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Waterfall Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 410 Google reviews · Running trail in Merriam, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Waterfall 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 Waterfall Park
“There's also a little pocket park with slides and playground equipment for the kids which is well kept.”
“This is a small, not busy park with some beautiful waterfalls.”
This is a nice park. It has a play area and a lot of parking spaces. There are running/walking trails that runs through the park. There is a nice scenic view of a small waterfall. There are no shelters or bathroom. Overall, it’s a nice park with a beautiful view.
A nice little park with a nice little waterfall. I ventured off the trail a bit and saw a surprising diversity of native plant species. Overall it was a very pleasant place to take a walk. Oh and I'm sure some will disagree, but I love the new public sculpture.
What a neat little park. The playground was clean. The Johnny on the spot was also clean. Had a walking trail and also a beautiful waterfall. The kids loved it.
It's a little waterfall and stream in the city. The toddlers can walk in it and splash around. There's also a little pocket park with slides and playground equipment for the kids which is well kept.
Trail conditions & character
“A playground for the kids with a nice soft ground in case they fall, it even has a low water fountain for dogs and one wide waterfall, it's quite pretty.”
“It has a play area and a lot of parking spaces.”
“A playground for the kids with a nice soft ground in case they fall, it even has a low water fountain for dogs and one wide waterfall, it's quite pretty.”
Plan your run at Waterfall 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitemerriam.org
- Phone(913) 322-5500
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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