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Mercy Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in Joplin, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mercy 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.
Local park featuring walking paths, gazebos, and statues, plus a fountain.
What runners say about Mercy Park
“Its lush landscapes, well-maintained amenities, and family-friendly ambiance make it an ideal retreat.”
“Needless to say beautiful place, and I'm happy that Joplin left a piece of it charm with me, and I left a piece of my charm there as well.”
“Mercy Park is a serene haven, seamlessly blending nature and recreation.”
It was breezy the whole time I was there, and you still can see a clear path where that tornado tore through the town. Kinda a Erie felling. Needless to say beautiful place, and I'm happy that Joplin left a piece of it charm with me, and I left a piece of my charm there as well.Thanks Joplin for your hospitality!!
Mercy Park is so peaceful. I absolutely love walking the track. The sights there are so beautiful.
Such a gorgeous place to walk…Mercy Park. The pond, fountains, trees, flowers, grasses and art sculptures provide the heart piercing beauty while a tall flight of stairs to a pavilion overlooking the park provides the extra workout I need to get my heart rate up. It’s perfect.
It is better to walk here in the evening during Summer and in the Afternoon during winter. It should be avoided when it is windy!
Trail conditions & character
“Needless to say beautiful place, and I'm happy that Joplin left a piece of it charm with me, and I left a piece of my charm there as well.”
“Mercy Park is a serene haven, seamlessly blending nature and recreation.”
“About a half mile loop around the pond and then another pavilion on a hill to the side.”
Plan your run at Mercy 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 — reported by runners
- Websitejoplinmo.org
- Phone+1 417-625-4750
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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