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War Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 216 Google reviews · Running trail in Ponca City, Oklahoma · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from War 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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Community park with tennis courts, a splash pad, disc golf course, and walking path.

What runners say about War Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (216 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The park also has well kept tennis courts, a splash pad, and a nine basket frisbee golf course.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful, very few people; made for a great autumn walk!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“I'm a night owl, and love walking at night so I'm constantly looking for peaceful places to go and watch the moon.”

Large park with plenty of play areas for a wide range of ages & plenty of room for running and games, also offers covered areas for birthdays or picnics.

★★★★☆ — Donella , Dec 2016

Beautiful place. I'm not from Ponca but it's a beautiful town. Park is a great place to just walk or spend some time with your family. . .

★★★★★ — Levi , Feb 2019

War Memorial Park is a beautiful spot of revelection, and there are some fun things to do as well- tennis courts, walking path, frisbee golf, and several pokemon go attractions if you play. In the summer, there is a splash pad. Year round, there are people - and dog friendly water fountains.

★★★★★ — Tiara , Nov 2023

This is a pretty nice park with a concrete walking trail all the way around it. The park also has well kept tennis courts, a splash pad, and a nine basket frisbee golf course. All around a good place to spend some time outside.

★★★★★ — Matt , Jul 2018

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful, very few people; made for a great autumn walk!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“I'm a night owl, and love walking at night so I'm constantly looking for peaceful places to go and watch the moon.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“This is a pretty nice park with a concrete walking trail all the way around it.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“83 miles); has restrooms and water fountains available during warmer months.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“83 miles); has restrooms and water fountains available during warmer months.”

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Plan your run at War Memorial 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteponcacityok.gov
  • Phone(580) 767-0432
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 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 War Memorial Park

899 N 5th St, Ponca City, OK 74601

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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.