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Southwood Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Raytown, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Southwood 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.
City park offering golf, basketball, sledding, and a playground, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Southwood Park
“Place was clean, well lit, clean, vary family friendly.”
“Quiet walk with my dog, haven't taken advantage of the folf course yet”
Place was clean, well lit, clean, vary family friendly. There are places to have picnics with everyone! And in the spring it is vary beautiful and breath-taking! The trails are really amazing. I would totally recommend this place to anyone who is wanting an adventure!
Came here last min to take my youngster sledding in the dark. We had a blast. Hills aren't big, but no one was there and it was a great time spent with my daughter.
Another great park in Raytown. A little hidden, it is a neighborhood gem. Space to ride bikes, walk, or play basketball. Easily associable by walking
South wood park was great. There's a new walking path. And some frissby golf holes. Very tranquil.
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet walk with my dog, haven't taken advantage of the folf course yet”
Plan your run at Southwood 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteunctionmedia.com
- Phone(816) 358-4100
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
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