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Veterans Tribute Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 932 Google reviews · Running trail in St Charles, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Veterans Tribute 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.

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Picnics and playgrounds abound at this park with a splash pad, trails and dog areas.

What runners say about Veterans Tribute Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (932 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Nice clean pavilions, nice clean restrooms, beautiful scenery, fishing, playground, paved walking trails and easy to get to (Kisker Rd off I-364).”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Nice clean pavilions, nice clean restrooms, beautiful scenery, fishing, playground, paved walking trails and easy to get to (Kisker Rd off I-364).”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Theres not a whole lot of shade that's all I have really to have a different negative remark about.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“There's plenty to do for all ages.”

An amazing park for kids, dogs, and the whole family. Great walking path, playground, fishing areas, pavilions, etc. make this the best park in St Charles County. Perfect place to catch a summer sunset!

★★★★★ — Tburr , Jun 2024

What a terrific large park in St Charkes County! Something for everyone, including a large dog park. About 2 miles of paved walking/jogging trails. Lots of stuff for the little ones, including a super cool playground and splash pad. There is lots of green space to stretch out as well !

★★★★★ — Barry , Oct 2023

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation team did a wonderful job with this beautiful new park! It's such a lovely place to go to! There's a dog park (one for small and one for large dogs), playground, two large ponds, shelters with picnic tables, biking and walking trails.

★★★★★ — Kt , Oct 2018

Everything about this park is amazing. A lake to walk around, a new, big playground with all kinds of fun activities, a splash pad that looks more natural instead of having brightly colored turf and a HUGE off-leash dog park. Something for everyone to enjoy.

★★★★★ — Jen , Dec 2021

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 13 mentions

“There's a dog park (one for small and one for large dogs), playground, two large ponds, shelters with picnic tables, biking and walking trails.”

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🚻 Restrooms 11 mentions

“Nice clean pavilions, nice clean restrooms, beautiful scenery, fishing, playground, paved walking trails and easy to get to (Kisker Rd off I-364).”

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🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Nice clean pavilions, nice clean restrooms, beautiful scenery, fishing, playground, paved walking trails and easy to get to (Kisker Rd off I-364).”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Nice clean pavilions, nice clean restrooms, beautiful scenery, fishing, playground, paved walking trails and easy to get to (Kisker Rd off I-364).”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Theres not a whole lot of shade that's all I have really to have a different negative remark about.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Nice outer trail with light hills and inner trail, both with nice scenery and wildlife.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

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Plan your run at Veterans Tribute Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesccmo.org
  • Phone+1 636-949-7535
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–5:10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–5:10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–5:10 pm
Thursday 7 am–5:10 pm
Friday 7 am–5:10 pm
Saturday 7 am–5:10 pm
Sunday 7 am–5:10 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 Tribute Park

1031 Kisker Rd, St Charles, MO 63304

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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.