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Wilson's Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 273 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 110 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilson's Creek Greenway'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.
Quiet, scenic nature preserve featuring paved hiking, biking and running trails, along with a playground.
What runners say about Wilson's Creek Greenway
“This walk was so gorgeous my family loved it.”
“Love this trail so peaceful and not a lot of others in the trail with you.”
This is my one of the favorite trail for hiking and biking. I love the creek as well. The water is so clear. There are few spots where you can actually swim. Wilson's creek Greenway trail will make you feel, you are finally back to the nature.
Such a beautiful trail! Make sure to take the dirt path for a beautiful surprise
It runs so calmly. You can make a place to sit down on the rocks ( bigger rocks) and just listen to your heart's content. Nothing disturbs you where I found this little place a car can go over a low water bridge. But with our rain lately there is no way you can get over it. And it doesn't sound peaceful now!
We go out there a lot. And right now they are having their Halloween special so there are a lot of pumpkins at the farm. As far as the Greenways goes they are paved so perfect for bike riding or just plain walking no problem with taking your dog out there it's a lot of fun and it's very pretty.
Trail conditions & character
“As far as the Greenways goes they are paved so perfect for bike riding or just plain walking no problem with taking your dog out there it's a lot of fun and it's very pretty.”
“Love this trail so peaceful and not a lot of others in the trail with you.”
“As far as the Greenways goes they are paved so perfect for bike riding or just plain walking no problem with taking your dog out there it's a lot of fun and it's very pretty.”
“There are some good parking spots available and it's a great experience overall.”
Plan your run at Wilson's Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance110 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteozarkgreenways.org
- Phone(417) 864-2015
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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