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Sunset Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 337 Google reviews · Running trail in Festus, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sunset 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.
Historic park with a playground, bird sanctuary & fishing, plus trails, ball fields & tennis courts.
What runners say about Sunset Park
“This is a beautiful park I like relaxing here, it's quiet most the time.”
Love this neighborhood park. Paved trail leads up through town to west city park (excellent park as well). Gorgeous tennis courts & basketball goal that has lights for night. Stage in the center that has entertainment throughout the summer.
I experienced the total solar eclipse here and it was a fantastic park away from home. It was over 200 miles away, it almost made me feel like I was back at home with friendly people around.
Good soft ball park with 4 tennis courts as well as a biking trail. The local high school does have softball games on these fields but are open to the public when not in use.
Trail conditions & character
“Decent sized park, would definitely recommend if you have kids are just want a good view, very clean and taken care of.”
“The new tennis courts are an excellent addition (4 courts; 6 night lights per court).”
“Paved trail leads up through town to west city park (excellent park as well).”
“Tennis courts, baseball fields and water fountains that work!”
Plan your run at Sunset Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitecityoffestus.org
- Phone(636) 937-4694
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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