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Veterans Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 523 Google reviews · Running trail in Union, Missouri · 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.
What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park
“Multiple ball diamonds, soccer fields, playground areas with well maintained equipment.”
Our community is so lucky to have this facility. Multiple ball diamonds, soccer fields, playground areas with well maintained equipment. A free splash pad during the summer that can be rented for parties before and after hours and a walking path.
Me and my kiddos love coming here. There are multiple playgrounds to choose from, a nice splash pad, several Pavillions, a nice walk path around the park, a couple ponds, and plenty of fields to play games in. This place is also always very well kept and maintained.
Shredded tire mulch, clean restrooms which includes a family bathroom option, splash pad for children, plenty of clean, well-maintained walking paths, covered picnic areas and a small pond. Perfect for parties.
Trail conditions & character
“There are multiple covered pavilions with bathrooms that can be rented for parties with bbq grills.”
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
- Websiteunionmissouri.org
- Phone+1 636-583-8471
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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