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North Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 283 Google reviews · Running trail in Branson, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Beach 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.
Tranquil waterfront public park with fishing docks, picnic tables, BBQ grills & a paved path.
What runners say about North Beach Park
“Clean, well-kept Park with some good spots for picnicking.”
“Place has a spot close to heart met the love of my life there so it's beautiful to me”
“I can easily walk from my office to North Beach Park and take a peaceful break.”
“Nice park that we would like to take our dogs for walks and we're in Branson”
Clean, well-kept Park with some good spots for picnicking. There's also two public docks with benches, so you could sit on the dock and fish. My kids caught a 4lb largemouth bass off the bank. No restrooms nearby.
Gorgeous walking trails. Lots of wildlife... ducks, geese, I even saw a cute little groundhog!!
Really nice area. Even top notch shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Nice paved walking path in the shade and plenty of unshaded as well. Easy location to get in and out. There are several areas to fish from the bank or from a couple floating docks.
Great park for a picnic, walk, bird watching and/or trout fishing. As a bonus, there is a Bass Pro nearby for your fishing needs.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice park that we would like to take our dogs for walks and we're in Branson”
“Place has a spot close to heart met the love of my life there so it's beautiful to me”
“There is a nice, paved walking path all the way through the park and it loops back to the shops and restaurants near the road.”
“I can easily walk from my office to North Beach Park and take a peaceful break.”
Plan your run at North Beach Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebransonmo.gov
- Phone+1 417-335-2368
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
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