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Porter Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 226 Google reviews · Running trail in Prairie Village, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Porter 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.
Neighborhood park with a baseball diamond, grassy field, basketball courts, playground & BBQs.
What runners say about Porter Park
“The park has a welcoming, well-maintained feel, making it a great spot for outdoor activities, family outings, or just spending some relaxing time in the fresh air.”
“Some nice play equipment, not great shade there, but there are benches near by with some.”
This is an excellent park! Plenty of shade, two medium-sized play structures (that seem appropriate for kids ~2yrs+), pretty clean bathrooms, a nice walking loop, swings, and a large sandbox with lots of toys. There is also plenty of seating on benches and picnic tables.
This is a lovely small park, ideal for families in the area. It features newer playground equipment that kids really enjoy, and the walking trail is perfect for both dog walking and letting children ride their bikes safely.
Went to the Prairie Village block party at Porter park. Lots of room to run and play. Picnic areas were roomy and clean. Bathroom was unlocked and good air flow. They had music, cotton candy, and caricature artist at the party.
I'd never been to this park before and WOW have I been missing out!! Fabulous play area for kids, great trail for walking your dog and just looking at nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Bathrooms are super clean, equipment is great and there are always toys in the sandpit for the kids to play with.”
“Some nice play equipment, not great shade there, but there are benches near by with some.”
“As for parking, there is an good-sized open parking lot with nearby street parking as well.”
Plan your run at Porter 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitepvkansas.com
- Phone+1 913-381-6464
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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