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UCT Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Kokomo, Indiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from UCT 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.

Open 24hDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Kid-friendly recreational green space with paths, swings, a playground, baseball fields, and hiking trails.

What runners say about UCT Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (51 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Clean and nice trails also a good playground”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Not alot to do but a quiet place to walk around on paths”

I miss the smell of chili dogs scenting up the neighborhood up the hill and the parents screaming, and the kids chattering out on the field. And the cup ball games were serious in the day . Now it just sits and holds all our memories.

★★★★★ — Kyle , Aug 2024

Beautiful & quiet place to walk a dog early mornings. With the ducks & geese feeding and occasional fish hitting the top of the water in Wildcat Creek, it can give one the feeling of being in a National Park instead of a city park.

★★★★☆ — Russell , Jul 2020

Love this stretch of the Nickle Plate trail. Great walk. The park itself is lacking though. There is a bathroom though so that's a plus

★★★★★ — Strongwoman , Jan 2024

Great ballpark and playground. Great coaches and great league. Also has some hiking trails perfect for little one s in training.

★★★★★ — James , Nov 2019

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Not alot to do but a quiet place to walk around on paths”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“I miss the smell of chili dogs scenting up the neighborhood up the hill and the parents screaming, and the kids chattering out on the field.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Bathroom, playground and 2 baseball diamonds”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at UCT Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofkokomo.org
  • Phone+1 765-456-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 UCT Park

1325 Kingston Rd, Kokomo, IN 46901

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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.