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Tomahawk Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Leawood, Kansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Tomahawk 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.

PavedShadedScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Clean green space featuring swings, slides and trails, along with a baseball field.

What runners say about Tomahawk Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (162 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“There are beautiful vegetation that is well maintained to help with the natural beauty and the creek bank.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“There are beautiful vegetation that is well maintained to help with the natural beauty and the creek bank.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Gorgeous walking trails that go over bridges and are shaded all around by trees.”

This is a delightful park! The playground is fun as is, but will supposedly undergo renovations this summer 2024…so keep an eye out for that. Currently it’s a great play set for ages 2-5. No bathrooms, but when we went there was one port-a-potty available which was very helpful.

★★★★★ — Laurel , May 2024

Newly renovated park with lots of equipment for ages 2-12 and a nice walking trail

★★★★★ — Alicia , May 2025

A wonderful place for walks, and quality time enjoying God's creation in the backyard of Leawood! Also a great place for the kiddos to play! Come and take a look!

★★★★★ — Sterlingjamie , Nov 2023

Greatest place to walk, so beautiful A full 5 miles. And the people, 🐕 dog walkers and bicycle's are so friendly and kind... I walk it everyday 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️

★★★★★ — Julie , Apr 2022

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“There are beautiful vegetation that is well maintained to help with the natural beauty and the creek bank.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Gorgeous walking trails that go over bridges and are shaded all around by trees.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The park has a Ball Field, Picnic Area, plenty Parking, a nice Playground for kids and great access to the Tomahawk Creek Trail walking and biking.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Like walking in the deep woods but through a suburban park on a paved trail.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“No bathrooms, but when we went there was one port-a-potty available which was very helpful.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Tomahawk 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteleawood.org
  • Phone+1 913-339-6700
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 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 Tomahawk Park

3951 W 119th St, Leawood, KS 66209

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Public park with a playground, trails, pool, tennis courts, sports fields, and an off-leash area for dogs.

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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.