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Peter Pan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 945 Google reviews · Running trail in Emporia, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Peter Pan 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.
Spacious park offering picnic facilities, a fenced playground, a lake & an 18-hole disc-golf course.
What runners say about Peter Pan Park
“I was glad to see how well maintained it is being kept and the added equipment looks fun for the kids.”
“I was a little disappointed to find the old playground equipment had been removed but it's still a beautiful park to enjoy.”
A wonderful place to take a break and have fun for all ages. Many different activities such as a splash pad, 2 playgrounds, fishing, disc golf, and a great place to just get your walk on. There are multiple pavilions for picnics or get-togethers. There is a public restroom as well.
So pretty! Was sunny but super windy so unfortunately didn’t get to enjoy it as much as I wanted too let alone as much as I could of! So much the park has to offer and a nice trail. Very scenic.
Beautiful and very serene park with lots to explore. There are two playgrounds, a large pond, a walking path, covered and uncovered picnic areas, BBQ grilling areas (with BBQ grills in place)...the only thing I would be mindful of is using the bathroom prior to going *IF* it isn't the Spring/Summer season.
The grounds were gorgeous! Open course with some wooded areas, a very fun time!
Trail conditions & character
“I was a little disappointed to find the old playground equipment had been removed but it's still a beautiful park to enjoy.”
“the only thing I would be mindful of is using the bathroom prior to going *IF* it isn't the Spring/Summer season.”
“It's a beautiful Shady Golf Course that is fun to play and very fair.”
Plan your run at Peter Pan 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteemporiaks.gov
- Phone(620) 341-4365
- 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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