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Phelps Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,637 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Phelps Grove 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.
Roomy park with mature trees, a picnic pavilion, tennis courts & playground equipment.
What runners say about Phelps Grove Park
“Its safe and clean and mostly shaded, from the very mature trees it provides.”
“From the tennis courts to the playgrounds to the sporadic outdoor fitness equipment and running track, this gorgeous park is bursting with things to do.”
“Its safe and clean and mostly shaded, from the very mature trees it provides.”
“Phelps Grove Park is an amazingly peaceful park to go to, for a nice run around the track, dog walking, picnics, bbqs or just playing on the toys.”
“Phelps Grove Park is an amazingly peaceful park to go to, for a nice run around the track, dog walking, picnics, bbqs or just playing on the toys.”
I love Phelps Grove Park! The trees are magnificent! They hold so much history. I enjoy just walking around the area. The homes all around the park are beautiful. Hats off to the Springfield Parks Department for doing such a wonderful job with our parks. We really are fortunate to have such great areas to enjoy
Phelps Grove Park is an amazingly peaceful park to go to, for a nice run around the track, dog walking, picnics, bbqs or just playing on the toys. Its safe and clean and mostly shaded, from the very mature trees it provides. We have had several birthdays and get togethers here and every one of the family can enjoy.
We love this park. It’s got walking trails. Big, nice trees. Clean, huge park. Play equipment for kids. Can walk your dogs. Public restrooms. Picnic areas.
Phelps Grove is a lovely, well taken care of Park in the heart of Springfield. From the tennis courts to the playgrounds to the sporadic outdoor fitness equipment and running track, this gorgeous park is bursting with things to do. It is chock-full of dogs and people and laughter.
Trail conditions & character
“From the tennis courts to the playgrounds to the sporadic outdoor fitness equipment and running track, this gorgeous park is bursting with things to do.”
“Phelps Grove Park is an amazingly peaceful park to go to, for a nice run around the track, dog walking, picnics, bbqs or just playing on the toys.”
“Its safe and clean and mostly shaded, from the very mature trees it provides.”
“Phelps Grove Park is an amazingly peaceful park to go to, for a nice run around the track, dog walking, picnics, bbqs or just playing on the toys.”
Plan your run at Phelps Grove 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparkboard.org
- Phone(417) 864-1049
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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