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Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,484 Google reviews · Running trail in Lenexa, Kansas · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Sar-Ko-Par Trails 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.

Lit at nightScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Large park featuring trails, sports fields, a disc-golf course & playgrounds, plus a historic barn.

What runners say about Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3,484 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Very nice, clean park with numerous walking options so you can walk as long or as short as you'd like.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 16 mentions

“Beautiful lights on the bridge & trees around water - free to the community, staying lit well into the new year - what a beautiful blessing 😁”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“There were busy groups walking around but we were able to navigate away on the paths and have our own quiet walk.”

Fantastic park no matter what time of year. Today, I decided to explore more of the park/trails besides the area by the pond that is illuminated during Christmastime and I was pleasantly surprised with all of the trails I discovered.

★★★★★ — Kaleb , Jul 2022

Sar ko par trails park is amazing. We've knly been there twice, but always have such a good time. It has various playgrounds, a lake and a path around it that is great for children. The last time we went we visited Enchanted forest event, they organize for Galloween and mz children had a blast!

★★★★★ — Maja , Nov 2025

One of the nicest and most beautiful city parks around. Plenty of walking paths around a gorgeous lake with art pieces, tennis courts, an aquatic center and skate park. Beautiful spot to walk on fall mornings with plenty of spots to take gorgeous pictures.

★★★★★ — Steve , Oct 2023

Beautiful small park with a pond. Several short trails. Picnic tables and benches. Gazebo. Shelter. Wonderful playground. People fish here at times. At one end, there is a skateboard park. Parking available. On 3/5/22, there was a duck couple and 2 geese couples in the pond.

★★★★★ — Randy , Apr 2022

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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 16 mentions

“Beautiful lights on the bridge & trees around water - free to the community, staying lit well into the new year - what a beautiful blessing 😁”

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💡 Lit for night running 10 mentions

“Beautiful lights on the bridge & trees around water - free to the community, staying lit well into the new year - what a beautiful blessing 😁”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The walking areas are laid out nicely between a pond, play area, parking lot, and swimming pool area.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“There were busy groups walking around but we were able to navigate away on the paths and have our own quiet walk.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“I don’t know if the bathrooms are available year-round, that’s the only thing you’ll want to check on.”

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Plan your run at Sar-Ko-Par Trails 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitelenexa.com
  • Phone+1 913-477-7100

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

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 Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

and West 87th Street Parkway, Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215

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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.