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McClung Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 254 Google reviews · Running trail in Jefferson City, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from McClung Park'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.
Enduring park built in 1915 by prison inmates, featuring a pavilion for live events & play areas.
What runners say about McClung Park
“Was up here to look at a boat and needed to pass some time so took the grandson to this park and he had a blast, very clean.”
“Absolutely beautiful and will highly recommend”
Scenic little park. Good view of Capitol rotunda and surrounding city. Wooded trail and newer child playground with padded flooring.
This facility and path were well maintained, clean, and set up really well. The facility was accessible and well equipped to accommodate large gatherings. We will visit again!
Spacious,family friendly play ground and parking is plentiful. Kitchen, rest rooms and chairs if you need them. Located across Lincoln's Stadium ...BUT there is a huge curved hill at the entrance of the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Delightful views all around but unfortunately the benches and tables are left dirty.”
“Restrooms were sparse, but serviceable and ten times better than the porta potties I expected.”
“BUT there is a huge curved hill at the entrance of the park.”
“Great little event area, wonderful playground, outdoor pavilion, great parking!”
Plan your run at McClung Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejeffersoncitymo.gov
- Phone(573) 634-6482
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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