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Velie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Lee's Summit, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 95 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Velie 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.
Well-maintained play area with swings, slides and a jungle gym, plus an exercise area.
What runners say about Velie Park
“I really like this park, a very clean and safe environment park, I really like the grass padding they have on the ground to keep the children from hurting themselves.”
“There's a great toddler/younger kid area that is shaded which is appropriated.”
Beautiful newly rebuilt Park with gazebo, walking trail, equipment for all ages.
Nice turf park with shade and tables. Only complaint is there's no bathroom.
Very cool playground. New and well kept. The larger equipment focuses on clinbing and dexterity. Great for older kids to work on building confidence. There's a great toddler/younger kid area that is shaded which is appropriated. There's also a set for working out. There's a nice walking path as well.
The park is amazing. We need trail cameras to make sure the folks coming in at midnight aren’t nefarious.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a great toddler/younger kid area that is shaded which is appropriated.”
“No restroom or accessible equipment, so come prepared!”
Plan your run at Velie Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance95 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofls.net
- Phone+1 816-969-1500
- 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 |
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