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William M Hill Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 450 Google reviews · Running trail in Independence, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from William M Hill 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.
Green space with a playground and picnic facilities, plus a skate park and a creek.
What runners say about William M Hill Park
“Beautiful place to enjoy some time.”
It's always great to go to the skatepark..... I go there to take my little Schnauzer who is about 66 years old now... You just love to go see people and make them smile and take a walk in the park 🤣
Great place to take kids on nice day...with the playground and walking trail it's a good spent there...they offer restrooms and BBQ grills which is always a plus!
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms are open which is great when your potty training.”
Plan your run at William M Hill 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
- Websiteci.independence.mo.us
- Phone+1 816-325-7370
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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