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Markey Park, Belton, MO

4.1 ★★★★☆ 454 Google reviews · Running trail in Belton, Missouri · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Markey Park, Belton, MO's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hShadedLit at nightDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Electric scoreboards are found on each ballpark at this city park with a playground & restrooms.

What runners say about Markey Park, Belton, MO

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (454 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“The park boasts five well-maintained, lighted ball fields with electronic scoreboards, making it a popular spot for baseball and softball games.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“There are also two shaded structures with picnic tables, perfect for relaxing or enjoying a meal after a game.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Overall, Markey Park is a valuable asset to the Belton community, providing a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages.”

Markey Park in Belton, MO is a great destination for sports enthusiasts and families alike. The park boasts five well-maintained, lighted ball fields with electronic scoreboards, making it a popular spot for baseball and softball games.

★★★★☆ — Dan , Jul 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 12 mentions

“The restroom facilities could use some updating, and additional shade structures would be welcome on hot days.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“I had no idea that Markey Park has a huge off-leash dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“There are also two shaded structures with picnic tables, perfect for relaxing or enjoying a meal after a game.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“The park boasts five well-maintained, lighted ball fields with electronic scoreboards, making it a popular spot for baseball and softball games.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Markey Park, Belton, MO

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitebeltonparks.org
  • Phone+1 816-348-7400
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Markey Park, Belton, MO

615 Markey Rd, Belton, MO 64012

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.