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Watts Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Watts Mill 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.
Park featuring a waterfall, picnic tables, and a restroom, plus signs about the site's history as a mill.
What runners say about Watts Mill Park
“I guess it's not hidden but I say that because for 3 years I have lived within 5 miles of this wonderfully beautiful place.”
“A quiet little spot where you can gather your thoughts.”
WOW! WHAT A GREAT LITTLE HIDDEN GEM... I guess it's not hidden but I say that because for 3 years I have lived within 5 miles of this wonderfully beautiful place. I didn't get to explore everything there is to offer here but i will be back soon to do so..
We love visiting here after a good rain. The trails are great for walking and cycling. Plus, there are some great places to eat nearby.
Park is good for hiking, running and biking, trails are paved, small water fall was nice, there is also a decent dog park. Couldn’t locate parking on google maps so parked close by to enter the park. Did not see restrooms
Me and my husband really enjoyed taking our dog on a walk here. It is a very pretty trail to walk down. Also this park has the oldest cache in Missouri, placed in 2000! Very cool!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice picnic area and the small waterfall is so relaxing , some people enjoy fishing there as well , and last but not least, it also has a bike trail .”
“Park is good for hiking, running and biking, trails are paved, small water fall was nice, there is also a decent dog park.”
“A quiet little spot where you can gather your thoughts.”
Plan your run at Watts Mill 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 5 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 5 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 5 am–12 am |
| Friday | 5 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 5 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 5 am–12 am |
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