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The Gardens at Woodfield

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Nixa, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from The Gardens at Woodfield'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Park featuring a sensory path, storybook walk, and other activities for kids.

What runners say about The Gardens at Woodfield

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful subdivision we exquisite homes, nice private entrance and all areas very well upkept !”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“I walk my dog while my kids run around or ride their bikes.”

This is a nice park to take a walk, and enjoy the cute little gardens scattered along the way. Most of the park is in the sun, so it is rather uncomfortable on a hot day.

★★★★☆ — K , Aug 2023

Sweet little park with a walking path that also doubles as an interactive walk for the kiddos. Path is about a half mile loop. I went early to beat the heat and was able to get in 4 miles no problem. There are interactive spots for kids along with a story to read. Beautiful flowers are kept lively by local volunteers.

★★★★★ — Cami , Aug 2024

Beautiful park!! Awesome story trail for kiddos!! Wish there were shade trees and restrooms though.

★★★★★ — Melissa , Aug 2021

Need to refill the doggie waste bag dispenser but was a great place for a walk!

★★★★★ — Kathy , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 77 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Beautiful subdivision we exquisite homes, nice private entrance and all areas very well upkept !”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“I walk my dog while my kids run around or ride their bikes.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Wish there were shade trees and restrooms though.”

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Plan your run at The Gardens at Woodfield

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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitenixaparks.com
  • Phone(417) 725-5486

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–9 PM
Saturday 5 AM–9 PM
Sunday 5 AM–9 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 The Gardens at Woodfield

441 Truman Blvd, Nixa, MO 65714

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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.