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North Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 296 Google reviews · Running trail in Wichita, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Riverside 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.
Lawns, a lily pond & Park Villa, a stone structure with a large porch, used for group outings.
What runners say about North Riverside Park
“Pretty clean for what I've seen, love taking my dog here for walks.”
“Beautiful park surrounded by amazing homes and the river.”
This is a very large park in the central area of metro Wichita. It is a very old park it is structured around the river. There is a small zoo there that many people do not even know exists and a splash pad almost any recreational aspect you could look for in town.
Smaller Park with a pavilion for a larger gathering. Lots of open space for dogs to run around, good place for a good old fashion picnic due to the lack of benches. All in all it's a nice location by the river.
North Riverside park is absolutely beautiful right now. The shade is dense and cool, even on the hottest days. My favorite spot for walking and thinking.
Riverside Park is really fun for walking, playing, looking at lakes. There is a lot of geese and geese poop 👀. There's a water play fountain too. Bathrooms do need cleaned. And wouldn't advise water fountains.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park surrounded by amazing homes and the river.”
“Lots of open space for dogs to run around, good place for a good old fashion picnic due to the lack of benches.”
“This park is across the street from the river and has plenty of parking and there is restrooms.”
“This park is across the street from the river and has plenty of parking and there is restrooms.”
Plan your run at North Riverside 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewichita.gov
- Phone+1 316-268-4361
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 6 am–12 am |
| Friday | 6 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 6 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 6 am–12 am |
Running trails near Wichita
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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South Riverside Park
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Riverwalk - Veterans Memorial Park
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