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Mill Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Creek 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.
Relaxed outdoor spot featuring a circular walking track and a fountain, plus an array of workout equipment.
What runners say about Mill Creek Park
“Very clean and well lit in the evening.”
“Mill Creek Park is always a serene, beautiful environment in which to walk, run, or read.”
“Mill Creek Park is one of my favorite places to relax, walk, or just enjoy some quiet time in nature.”
Mill Creek Park is always a serene, beautiful environment in which to walk, run, or read. I took one of my many books and used the natural shade to read. There were many others quietly enjoying music, pictures, and each other's company.
Mill Creek Park is an excellent place to frequent. During the warmer parts of the year the fountain in the park is active. The park has a 3/4 mile circular track with approximately 100 feet of elevation. There is also a workout station with a pull-up bar and other pieces of equipment.
This is a nice park with plenty of places to walk and it has a cool fountain.
Mill Creek Park is one of my favorite places to relax, walk, or just enjoy some quiet time in nature. It’s clean, well-maintained, and safe. The walking trail is perfect for a morning jog or a peaceful evening stroll.
Trail conditions & character
“The park has plenty of green space for picnics or playing with kids, and there are benches if you just want to sit and enjoy the view.”
“Mill Creek Park is one of my favorite places to relax, walk, or just enjoy some quiet time in nature.”
“Nice park that has two loops that can be ran as one large loop (kinda like a figure 8).”
“The walkway is asphalt and has a couple of directions so you can go easy or add a little incline.”
“Very clean and well lit in the evening.”
Plan your run at Mill Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Websitekcparks.org
- Phone(816) 513-7500
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–12 AM |
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