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Minor Smith Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 139 Google reviews · Running trail in Raytown, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Minor Smith 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.
Clean, dog-friendly park offering playgrounds and basketball courts, plus a walking trail.
What runners say about Minor Smith Park
“I use this park frequently as it’s usually under utilized and well kept.”
“A small, quiet park that boasts half of a small frisbee golf course, some play equipment, a walking trail, and basketball and tennis courts.”
“This park has a lot to offer for almost all ages”
“There is a nice walking trail that I love to use when I walk my dog.”
The park is a hidden gem in Raytown. It is lo ated behind Southwood Elementary school. The walking trail is a good trail to walk. The park includes tennis courts, playground equipment for kids 2-5 years old. No playground equipment for 6-12 years old. The park is nestled between cute houses and an elementary school.
Quiet little park. I really enjoyed the walking trail! Other amenities include a small play area, a picnic area, basketball court, frisbee golf, and tennis court
Very nice trail for dog walking. I use this park frequently as it’s usually under utilized and well kept.
A nice, little park. There are disc golf, tennis, a playground, and a creek running through
Trail conditions & character
“A small, quiet park that boasts half of a small frisbee golf course, some play equipment, a walking trail, and basketball and tennis courts.”
“Great area with three different play grounds, a fishing pond, tennis courts, a skate park AND restrooms!”
“There is a nice walking trail that I love to use when I walk my dog.”
Plan your run at Minor Smith 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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteunctionmedia.com
- Phone(816) 358-4100
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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