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The Papilion in Honor Heights Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 287 Google reviews · Running trail in Muskogee, Oklahoma · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Papilion in Honor Heights 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.
Park featuring a gift shop, a splash pad, and many butterflies, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about The Papilion in Honor Heights Park
“Beautiful location, great for weddings, staff wasn't very accommodating around schedules even when location not in use, hence not 5 stars.”
“But , what a gorgeous park and area for a peaceful lunch or walk.”
I gave this beautiful place a 4 star only because there wasn't many butterflies at all in the butterfly house. But , what a gorgeous park and area for a peaceful lunch or walk. I actually loved this area.
Another original beautiful light display for the Garden Of Lights event. Drive through and walk through sections gives a unique experience. Excellent for all ages. A magical experience.
It was a really awesome experience. It cost $7 to get into the butterfly area. They sent my kids on a small scavenger hunt and gave them a prize at the end. Toward the end of us walking around a lady outside that was tending the gardens and whatnot took us around showing us the whole area.
We loved the amazing landscaping in the Flower Garden. The children area was just as beautiful. Walking into the Butterfly Pavilion was awe inspiring. All of the varieties of butterflies fluttering around you, spotting all of the tiny, baby caterpillars on the leafless trees, and watching the butterflies emerge out of…
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful location, great for weddings, staff wasn't very accommodating around schedules even when location not in use, hence not 5 stars.”
“Great place to stop if you're visiting Honor Heights for the super Holiday lights display in December or the Azalea festival in the spring.”
“But , what a gorgeous park and area for a peaceful lunch or walk.”
Plan your run at The Papilion in Honor Heights 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Websitemuskogeeparks.org
- Phone+1 918-684-6303
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Hours
| Monday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 1–4 pm |
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