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Veterans Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 523 Google reviews · Running trail in Union, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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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.

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What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (523 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“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.

★★★★★ — Do , Oct 2024

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.

★★★★★ — Nikki , Jun 2024

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.

★★★★★ — Kim , Mar 2026

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“There are multiple covered pavilions with bathrooms that can be rented for parties with bbq grills.”

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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

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 Veterans Memorial Park

600 Progress Pkwy, Union, MO 63084

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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.