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Schuman Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 Google reviews · Running trail in Rolla, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Schuman 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.
This 15-acre park offers sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters & a restored steam engine.
What runners say about Schuman Park
1. Fishing Lake - Small, stocked lake for catch-and-release fishing - Peaceful setting with benches and walking paths around the water 2. Playgrounds & Sports - Modern playground equipment for kids - Basketball courts, disc golf, and open fields 3.
Were from Iowa taking in Route 66 in Southern Missouri. The engine was one of the stops on our list. When we went the train tours hadn't started yet, but needed to go to the next town on Route 66 so we just walked around the fence. As we were getting ready to leave a man drove into the parking lot.
Trail conditions & character
“We did have a picnic lunch with our dogs at the covered picnic area.”
“As we were getting ready to leave a man drove into the parking lot.”
“Really I only docked a star because the play park has sand on the ground instead of dirt or woodchips and I didn't like tiny rocks on my feet.”
Plan your run at Schuman Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiterollamoparks.org
- Phone(573) 341-2386
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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