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South Creek Greenway Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from South Creek Greenway Trail'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.
What runners say about South Creek Greenway Trail
“this gorgeous walkway is so relaxing!”
“a bit more guiet and peaceful and I really like new the trail extension.”
Great getaway trail. Has two different ways you can go the right hand side is in and out Trail and the left hand side is around about trail.
Peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing! My husband and I moved so we were looking for a new trail to walk. This one is better than the one we used to live by! Love it!
This a paved trail through Springfield. The part I walk isn't usually very busy. You may or may not see a few other people in the evening hours. Bicycles are allowed. Most cyclist will let you know they're going to pass you but still good to keep an eye out. The trail is plenty wide for passing in most places.
My dog loves it...a bit more guiet and peaceful and I really like new the trail extension. Usually a peaceful quite place to enjoy natire...lots of wildlife in places turkeys, birds, and intetesting plants and lots of oportunities to see plants and foluage great for artistuc endevors.
Trail conditions & character
“a bit more guiet and peaceful and I really like new the trail extension.”
“The dirt path is fun but can be muddy after a rain.”
Plan your run at South Creek Greenway Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 — reported by runners
- 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.
- Websiteozarkgreenways.org
- Phone(417) 864-1049
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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