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Stolley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 728 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Island, Nebraska · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Tree cover
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Confirmed from Stolley 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.

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Relaxed outdoor space offering playgrounds and a train ride, plus disc golf.

What runners say about Stolley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (728 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The new splash pad perfect for the little ones to have some fun and parents to distress, great job on this new addition to the park it’s nice and clean!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This one has a train, multiple playgrounds of many shapes and sizes, a beautiful flower garden, and even refreshments that are 1950s prices.”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“The mature tree lined paths were lovely, the kids playground is amazing, and the old preserved buildings were a surprise.”

They have recently made some changes for the better. Great for walking and seeing the different gardens. Has a large playground for all ages and a splashpad. There is soccer fields, disc golf, horse shoe pits, and pickel ball courts. Plenty of nice clean bathrooms.

★★★★★ — Rebecca , Aug 2025

We stopped by for a walk around the park and were very surprised by the variety of things to do. The mature tree lined paths were lovely, the kids playground is amazing, and the old preserved buildings were a surprise. Our favorite was the beautiful garden area. The well designed variety of gardens were so nice.

★★★★★ — Chris , May 2026

Took the kiddo to the spray ground; it is awesome and clean. Well designed and placed with shade right on the edge. The train looks awesome, the garden is well done, and the Hackberry trees are trimmed up to provide shade yet allow air movement

★★★★★ — Aaron , Jun 2025

Very nice and peaceful to see and enjoy yourself. Seeing the flowers and just walking through a garden. Thank you, Grand Island Parks and Recreation. The park has been upgraded and it's beautiful.

★★★★★ — Tammy , Jun 2025

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“The mature tree lined paths were lovely, the kids playground is amazing, and the old preserved buildings were a surprise.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“This one has a train, multiple playgrounds of many shapes and sizes, a beautiful flower garden, and even refreshments that are 1950s prices.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Restrooms are full plumbing type (not outhouses) with stainless steel fixtures.”

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Plan your run at Stolley 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitegiparks.com
  • Phone+1 308-385-5444
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–11:30 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11:30 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11:30 pm
Thursday 5 am–11:30 pm
Friday 5 am–11:30 pm
Saturday 5 am–11:30 pm
Sunday 5 am–11:30 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 Stolley Park

2103 W Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801

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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.