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Wild Acres Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 448 Google reviews · Running trail in Overland, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Wild Acres 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.

MixedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

2.5-acre park featuring a spring-fed lake with fishing, walking trails & a wilderness refuge.

What runners say about Wild Acres Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (448 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Great Park for walking and getting fresh air and beautiful views”

Great park for walking. The trail has hills and is a decent size. The view is beautiful.

★★★★★ — Justin , May 2022

This was a very pretty little park with a nice walking trail and a lovely pond. It was about 20 minutes walk all the way around.

★★★★★ — Tatiana , Feb 2021

Took my daughter here at the end of our field trip to relax and enjoy moments of mindfulness. We did some core exercises and a little walking as well. Nice experience.

★★★★★ — Sonya , Sep 2019

My husband and I had a great time walking around this park. There were places to sit, and facilities if you needed them.

★★★★★ — Amy , Aug 2016

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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 5 mentions

“Great Park for walking and getting fresh air and beautiful views”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

“Great walking trail, dog friendly and historic.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🚻 Restrooms

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Wild Acres Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteoverlandmo.org
  • Phone(314) 428-0490

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 5:30 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 Wild Acres Park

10400 Midland Blvd, Overland, MO 63114

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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.