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McPherson Lakeside Park Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in McPherson, Kansas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from McPherson Lakeside Park Trail'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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestrooms

What runners say about McPherson Lakeside Park Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“So clean and the community is so kind and friendly.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park with Frisbee golf”

The parade of lights was tonight. It went really well I believe This park is very easy to navigate great place to walk

★★★★★ — Ian , Dec 2024

Family safe! Active environment for jogging and disc golf. Pleanty of space for other sports and anear by pool. This place is also great for relaxing fishing frogs, catching and walking your favorite pet. BBQs and picnics while you see the town fireworks or events.

★★★★★ — Mandy , Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Was sitting in the park eating my supper & enjoying the view”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🚻 Restrooms

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at McPherson Lakeside Park Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemcpcity.com
  • Phone(620) 245-2565
  • Social Facebook

Where to find McPherson Lakeside Park Trail

416 Lakeside Dr, McPherson, KS 67460

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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.