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Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 467 Google reviews · Running trail in Great Bend, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Veterans Memorial 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.
Clean park for relaxing with a lake, playgrounds and picnic tables as well as outdoor exercise areas.
What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park
“This one is actually really nice though, it was clean, everything was in good condition and it appeared the few folks there were being very courteous.”
“A beautiful, wide-open park space surrounding a pristine lake that is stocked with trout by the city.”
I found this place coming from the back way into Great Bend. Having a beautiful sunny day I was just around sightseeing. I ended up walking around the pond and discovered something for everyone. They had a nice size dog park with had about 10 dogs joyfully playing.
Such a nice park! The trails were clean and well maintained, the play equipment was also very clean... the toddler play area has a nice squishy padding that is perfect for little ones. The sun shades are nice over the sitting area for mom and dad. So many fun things to do here!
Always a great stop! Playground suitable for toddlers and older children. Has a large area for family outings. Vets Park features a small lake with fishing, adult outside exercise area, walking trail, kayak rentals, splash pad, dog park, and disc golf.
Beautiful and peaceful. Area for kids to play, pond for fishing, plenty of ducks, and a nice walking trail.
Trail conditions & character
“They have lots of amenities here such as a kids play area, covered pavilion, walking paths, excersize/stretching area, dog park And they honor those who've served our Country.”
“A beautiful, wide-open park space surrounding a pristine lake that is stocked with trout by the city.”
Plan your run at Veterans Memorial 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegreatbendks.net
- Phone(620) 793-4160
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–12 AM |
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