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Sportsmans Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Poplar Bluff, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Sportsmans 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.

ShadedStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Park on the Black River with a boat dock, pavilion, picnic tables, and opportunities for fishing.

What runners say about Sportsmans Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (54 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Nice little spot to sit under some shade.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“God's sceneries are so pleasant and peaceful.”

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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Lots of parking and large Pavillion with seating.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“God's sceneries are so pleasant and peaceful.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Nice little spot to sit under some shade.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Sportsmans 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 — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitepbparks.org
  • Phone(573) 686-8000
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–8 PM
Thursday 5 AM–8 PM
Friday 5 AM–8 PM
Saturday 5 AM–8 PM
Sunday 5 AM–8 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 Sportsmans Park

Sportsmans Park, 1301 Black River Ind Park Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

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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.