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Pittsburg Parks & Recreation

4.4 ★★★★☆ 355 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburg, Kansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Pittsburg Parks & Recreation'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAQuiet

Small amusement park offering a range of rides aimed at younger children, plus a miniature golf course.

What runners say about Pittsburg Parks & Recreation

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (355 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Inexpensive, yet has all the essentials, nice 3 unit bath house, mostly clean, dump station, full hook ups, wifi.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“It was an all-around nice day at a nice, quiet place with beautiful views.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“This park is so peaceful and serene.”

It's a fabulous Park everybody there was really nice and it's easy to find it's clean and I had a really good time the grill was going the food was good I was just really impressed with the park except I'm in a wheelchair and it was surrounded where I was at by train tracks kiddieland tracks little tiny train tracks…

★★★★★ — Ljtigerbiten , Sep 2024

Pittsburg has done an amazing job keeping this place maintained! Some of my most precious childhood memories come back to me every time I pass the little railroad tracks. I'd love to see the little train up and running again! Maybe I should apply for the job! Go GORILLAS!

★★★★★ — Everett , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 355 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“It was an all-around nice day at a nice, quiet place with beautiful views.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“This park is so peaceful and serene.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Watching a gentleman using a metal detector and people playing with their dogs it was very relaxing”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Pittsburg Parks & Recreation

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitepittks.org
  • Phone(620) 231-8310
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Pittsburg Parks & Recreation

710 W 9th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

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Running trails near Pittsburg

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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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.