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Wildcat Creek Reservoir Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 298 Google reviews · Running trail in Kokomo, Indiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Wildcat Creek Reservoir 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.

PavedOpen 24hScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with a playground, picnic areas, and trails, plus fishing and kayaking.

What runners say about Wildcat Creek Reservoir Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (298 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The park was clean, well groomed and there was a smaller parking lot that maybe had space for 10 cars that was separate from the larger one on the other wide of the reservoir.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful area for pictures, especially when the water is low.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very clean, quiet, and plenty of space for the kids and or dogs to run and play.”

Very clean, quiet, and plenty of space for the kids and or dogs to run and play. Bring your fishing pole. Their is a pier for fishing, or use almost any of the 3+ miles of coastline. Don't forget a spillway exist on 400E just South of the boat ramp.

★★★★★ — James , Jul 2021

Great place to take in nature. Go fishing, walk the trails. Just sit in the grass and enjoy the scenery.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Jun 2026

When we first got there, it didn't look great. The boys said one star. The playground is rusty and needs painted. The boys loved it anyways. Then they explored a trail along the water and found frogs and sticks. There was a covered picnic area and a few fisherman.

★★★★★ — Heather , Apr 2021

Great place to just sit and relax. Family BBQs, fishing, and plenty of nature walks. Great spot to put in a kayak or canoe. Very peaceful.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Jun 2026

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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 6 mentions

“Beautiful area for pictures, especially when the water is low.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The park was clean, well groomed and there was a smaller parking lot that maybe had space for 10 cars that was separate from the larger one on the other wide of the reservoir.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very clean, quiet, and plenty of space for the kids and or dogs to run and play.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Wildcat Creek Reservoir Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitewildcatcreek.net
  • Phone+1 765-456-7275

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Wildcat Creek Reservoir Park

851 County Rd North 500 E, Kokomo, IN 46901

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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.