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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Missouri

Missouri has 229 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 79 cities and towns — Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and 75 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Tower Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,976 reviews

St. Louis, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

1868 park that shows its history with carriage rides, grass tennis courts, a wading pool & a gazebo.

Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,735 reviews

Springfield, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

20+ landscaped botanical gardens, with BBQ/picnic areas, a lake & a native butterfly house.

Castlewood State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,762 reviews

Ballwin, MO

3 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

A leisure destination for St. Louisans in the early 1900s, now popular for hiking & mountain biking.

Carondelet Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,360 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

City green space with 2 small stocked fishing ponds, one with pergolas shading the docks.

Frontier Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,588 reviews

St Charles, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Community event site with a large Lewis & Clark statue featuring a stage & a paved biking trail.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,149 reviews

Republic, MO

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Well-preserved Civil War battlefield with a visitor center displaying war-era images & objects.

King Jack Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,891 reviews

Webb City, MO

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park with a splash pad, playground and walking trains, plus soccer fields and picnic tables.

Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park)

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,803 reviews

Columbia, MO

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Columbia's largest park, with ball fields, tennis courts, a golf course, trails & fishing ponds.

Cuivre River State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,833 reviews

Troy, MO

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Prairie & forest trails for hikers & equestrians plus lake access for boating, fishing & swimming.

James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,699 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive woodland & wetland hunting grounds features picnic spots, trails & fishing lakes & ponds.

Weston Bend State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,694 reviews

Weston, MO

2.5 miLoopMixedShaded

This park with a campground offers paved & unpaved trails & overlook views of the Missouri River.

Phelps Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,637 reviews

Springfield, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Roomy park with mature trees, a picnic pavilion, tennis courts & playground equipment.

Shoal Creek

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews

Joplin, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Natural area boasting a sizable conservation-education center, an aquarium & walking trails.

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,574 reviews

Blue Springs, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Natural preserve of forest, native grass, prairie & ponds, attracting birders, hikers & hunters.

Parkville Nature Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,522 reviews

Parkville, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Quiet, 115-acre area featuring hiking trails, creeks and waterfalls.

Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,576 reviews

Branson, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

This forested 1,534-acre nature preserve offers self-guided trails, benches & an observation tower.

Faust Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,488 reviews

Chesterfield, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Former farming estate of Missouri's 2nd governor, with historic buildings & a 1920s carousel.

Lea McKeighan Park - South

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

LoopDog-friendly

Park featuring a shelter, a playground, a skate park, ball diamonds, volleyball courts & restrooms.

Tiemeyer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,266 reviews

St Ann, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Lively suburban spot featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts and a lake.

Arnold City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,291 reviews

Arnold, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Lake and riverfront spot for disc golf, picnics and playgrounds.

Table Rock Lakeshore Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,165 reviews

Branson, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful trail alongside the lake with picnic spots and benches.

Knob Noster State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,051 reviews

Knob Noster, MO

MixedShadedDog-friendly

A creek meanders through this wooded park offering camping, hiking, riding, fishing & boating.

Laumeier Sculpture Park Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 993 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedShadedLitScenic

Hiking area with paved trails, picnic tables, and numerous abstract sculptures.

August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 973 reviews

St Charles, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, hunting & fishing within a designated 3,000-acre wildlife conservation area.

Veterans Tribute Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 932 reviews

St Charles, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Picnics and playgrounds abound at this park with a splash pad, trails and dog areas.

Valley Water Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 926 reviews

Springfield, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded area featuring a lake and trails for hiking and fishing, plus a public restroom.

Heartland Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 842 reviews

Wentzville, MO

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park with playground, swing sets trail, pond and shade.

Pickle Springs Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 837 reviews

New Offenburg, MO

2 miLoopMixedShaded

Popular trail features caves, steep formations and waterfalls.

Cave Spring Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 871 reviews

Kansas City, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded nature area with trails for hiking, plus a park and waterfalls.

Stocksdale Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 840 reviews

Liberty, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with a playground, trails & multi-use athletic fields plus horseshoe pits & a dog park.

Stockstill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 870 reviews

Branson, MO

1 miPavedShadedScenic

A dog-friendly park with a playground, a baseball field, a creek and a skate park.

Engler Ball Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 812 reviews

Farmington, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park & wedding venue with 6 soccer fields, 6 tennis courts, 2 playgrounds, 2 lakes & disc golf.

Lowenstein Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 794 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

PavedShadedDog-friendly

18-acre park featuring open fields, kids' play equipment, picnic shelters & a 1-mi. walking path.

Waterfall Hiking Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 816 reviews

Branson, MO

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Short natural surface loop trail with a small waterfall and a larger one.

Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 758 reviews

Branson, MO

5.3 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

140-acre nature park with trails & a waterfall & picnic tables, overlooking Lake Taneycomo.

Raymore Recreation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 774 reviews

Raymore, MO

MixedDog-friendly

Park with picnic and play areas, plus a pond, skateboarding area, athletic fields, and disc golf.

Jefferson City Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 685 reviews

Jefferson City, MO

1.1 miPavedShadedScenic

Spacious park featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, walking paths and barbecue pits.

Quail Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 682 reviews

Wentzville, MO

3.1 miLoopMixedShaded

Pet-friendly park with trails, lakes and a dog run, plus picnic tables.

Heman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 718 reviews

University City, MO

24 miLoopPavedLit

City's largest park, with sports fields & courts, a community pool & a jogging course.

Hidden Valley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 715 reviews

Kansas City, MO

3 miLoopMixedShaded

This expansive tract of wildland open space features multi-use paths & a sports field.

McNair Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 670 reviews

St Charles, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park space with sports facilities, playground & swimming, plus a quarter-mile botanic braille trail.

Lost Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 645 reviews

Springfield, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park for walking, cycling and dog-walking, plus playgrounds, a creek, caves and picnic facilities.

Cave Hollow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 643 reviews

Warrensburg, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Public park offering baseball fields, a fenced dog park, hiking trails, and a playground.

Atchley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 652 reviews

Lebanon, MO

MixedShadedLitDog-friendly

Park with a walking path, playground & 18-hole disc-golf course, plus picnic shelters & ball fields.

Indian Camp Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 594 reviews

Foristell, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling, 603-acre park with a variety of recreation options including swimming, hiking, and biking, plus playgrounds and disc golf.

Nature Trail At Unity Village

4.7 ★★★★★ 600 reviews

Unity Village, MO

5 miLoopMixedLit

Peaceful nature trail featuring a natural bridge and a lake.

Ber Juan Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 632 reviews

Rolla, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation venue with an outdoor pool, sports fields, tranquil walking/biking trails & a playground.

Miller J. Fields Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

ShadedDog-friendly

Park for family fun featuring a splash pad, baseball fields, a zipline and a play area for toddlers.

C. Lee Kenagy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 601 reviews

Raytown, MO

LitScenicDog-friendly

18-acre setting with a skate park, fishing pond & playgrounds, plus picnic shelters & tennis courts.

Blackburn Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 567 reviews

Webster Groves, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

38-acre park with picnic areas, walking trails, ball fields, tennis courts & a bird sanctuary.

Jesse James Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews

Kearney, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park for walking, picnics and trout fishing, plus a playground.

Hobby Hill West Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 551 reviews

Gladstone, MO

LoopPavedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, a playground, picnic tables, and a butterfly memory garden.

Don Robinson State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 508 reviews

Cedar Hill, MO

4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Paved path and dirt trail network featuring waterfalls and caves, plus a pavilion for picnics.

Charles David Hartman Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 517 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring baseball fields, a creek for splashing and sledding.

Watson Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Ferd Lang Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 536 reviews

Arnold, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Familiar facility showcasing pavilions and a skate park as well as a playground and a creek.

Grindstone Nature Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Columbia, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

199-acre park featuring nature trails & scenic overlooks, plus picnicking & a leash-free dog area.

Emmenegger Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 456 reviews

St. Louis, MO

2 miLoopPavedShaded

A river meanders through woodlands on this placid, 93-acre retreat featuring hiking & picnicking.

Civic Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 439 reviews

O'Fallon, MO

Dog-friendly

2 playgrounds & a water attraction for kids can be found at this park with a picnic pavilion.

Schuman Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews

Rolla, MO

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

This 15-acre park offers sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters & a restored steam engine.

J.R. Martin Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 415 reviews

Republic, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Popular community park featuring a playground, walking trails and picnic spots.

Wild Acres Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 448 reviews

Overland, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Capen Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 393 reviews

Columbia, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

31.9-acre park featuring hiking trails, a creek & rocky bluffs with scenic overlooks.

Ritter Springs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 409 reviews

Springfield, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Serene forested park, well-maintained paths and dirt trails leading to an open meadow.

Boulevard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 398 reviews

Lake St Louis, MO

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring playgrounds, ponds and pavilions, plus walkways and walking trails.

Markey Park, Belton, MO

4.1 ★★★★☆ 454 reviews

Belton, MO

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Electric scoreboards are found on each ballpark at this city park with a playground & restrooms.

Katy Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 416 reviews

Sedalia, MO

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Shady park with a playground and a skate park, along with baseball and soccer fields. Skateboard and bicycle-friendly.

River Scene Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

Ballwin, MO

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kids-friendly state park featuring scenic trails and playgrounds.

Towne Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 363 reviews

Foristell, MO

1.1 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly nature-themed play space with a fishing lake and a creek, along with a playground.

Wildwood Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 358 reviews

Wildwood, MO

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring clean restrooms plus a playground and walking trails along with a creek.

McDaniel Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 409 reviews

Springfield, MO

ShadedDog-friendly

Public park with a playground, picnic tables, and walking trails, plus a restroom.

Line Creek Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

Kansas City, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly, shaded, paved creek-side park known for its hiking trails and train rides, plus playgrounds.

Kiwanis Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 371 reviews

Cape Girardeau, MO

ShadedDog-friendly

55-acre green space with a dog park, fishing pond & ball field, plus playgrounds & picnic pavilions.

St. Ann Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 361 reviews

St Ann, MO

Dog-friendly

Large green space featuring a baseball field and picnic pavilions, as well as BBQ grills.

Little Prairie Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 340 reviews

Rolla, MO

3.6 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, 3-mile-plus area with a trail-laced park, offering lake fishing & picnicking.

Bella Fontaine Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Grassy, kid-friendly park with hiking trails, plus a playground and a tennis court.

Bluebird Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 316 reviews

Ellisville, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Paved park featuring playgrounds for kids as well as a water park, a pool, a basketball hoop and tennis courts.

Lewis and Clark Trailhead Weldon Spring Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Defiance, MO

8 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic nature preserve featuring 5- and 8-mile wooded trails with river views and cliff overlooks.

Harry S. Truman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 303 reviews

Hazelwood, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Playground, picnic tables, trails and a lake dot this relaxed park with dense woods and a gazebo.

Millstream Gardens Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 287 reviews

Ironton, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

River flowing through a conservation area featuring kayaking, waterfalls and a picnic area.

Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews

Highlandville, MO

18 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

2,700-acre park with trails for hikers, bikes & horses, plus permitted camping & a shooting range.

Rocky Top Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Osage Beach, MO

LoopNatural surfaceShadedLit

Hiking trail through forest and by a lake offering scenic views.

Swope Park Trails - Wudchuk Run Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 284 reviews

Kansas City, MO

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Wooded hiking route and single-track bicycle paths featuring deer, plus picnic tables.

North Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 283 reviews

Branson, MO

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil waterfront public park with fishing docks, picnic tables, BBQ grills & a paved path.

Wilson's Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 273 reviews

Springfield, MO

110 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet, scenic nature preserve featuring paved hiking, biking and running trails, along with a playground.

Harke Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 264 reviews

Lebanon, MO

2 miPavedLitDog-friendly

Suburban park with a large pavilion, 0.5-mile trail, soccer field, playground & BBQ & picnic area.

Kritser Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 278 reviews

Raytown, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Park featuring trails for hiking and jogging as well as playgrounds, lawns, baseball fields and swings.

McLane Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 256 reviews

Poplar Bluff, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with picnic tables, a pond, and a baseball field, plus a walking path.

Waterfall Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews

Independence, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park, featuring a playground and a pond with ducks.

Mark L. McHenry Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 272 reviews

Kansas City, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Open green space with soccer fields, a play structure, natural trail & parking lot.

Clover Dell Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

Sedalia, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a playground, picnic tables, dog park, a lake, athletic fields, and archery lanes.

Shelvin Rock Access

4.6 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Nixa, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area featuring fishing, swimming, and canoeing, plus a boat launch.

Rock Island 98th Street (Vale) Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 231 reviews

Kansas City, MO

10 miMixedShadedScenic

Well-maintained trail featuring a tunnel, plus shaded areas for running and walking.

Lamine River Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Sedalia, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Area of land with a river and ponds, featuring trails and areas for boating and camping.

Gans Creek Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Columbia, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

320-acre regional park with multi-purpose fields for baseball/softball, football & soccer.

Garth Nature Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Trails, ponds and woods teeming with wildlife for hiking, dog-walking and picnics.

Rockwoods Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Wildwood, MO

3.2 miLoopMixedLit

Wildlife reserve with an education center & miles of hiking trails plus a pavilion & picnic tables.

Forestwood Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 251 reviews

Ferguson, MO

Dog-friendly

Park with baseball, tennis, and handball courts, a playground, and a walking trail.

Fogerty Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 232 reviews

University City, MO

24 miPavedShadedLit

Park boasting a playground and a splash pad as well as picnic tables and a barbecue grill.

Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

This 90-acre park is a preserve for native plants & animals, with walking trails & a picnic shelter.

Fort Crowder Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Neosho, MO

11 miPavedDog-friendly

Trails, shooting ranges, horses, deer and other wildlife.

Busch Greenway Howell Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

St Charles, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly nature area offering biking, hiking and walking, plus restrooms.

Bear Creek Trail - N Creasy Springs Road Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Public park with scenic hiking and biking trails, a boardwalk, and turtles.

Fountain Lakes Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 232 reviews

St Charles, MO

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Venue featuring multiple fishing lakes connected by trails, plus a skate park with rails & ramps.

Hilda J Young Conservation Area East

4.5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

Eureka, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Larson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Webster Groves, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, clean park for kids and nature lovers, with a playground, creeks, ball fields and a firepit.

Frisco Highline Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews

Springfield, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly, flat hiking and biking trail running from Springfield to Bolivar.

Cape Woods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Cape Girardeau, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded area featuring trails for walking, cycling and running as well as disc golf.

Jay Dix Station

4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Columbia, MO

Dog-friendly

Neighborhood park offering a bike track, a playground, a skateboarding area, and an outdoor gym.

Walter Woods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Joplin, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, tree-dappled place with paved trails, a small pond and other water features, plus picnic spots.

Brookline Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 203 reviews

Republic, MO

MixedDog-friendly

Outdoor space with a creek known for its trails, kids' play zones and woods.

Sunset Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 205 reviews

Branson, MO

MixedShadedLitScenic

Flat, well-maintained park featuring a disk golf course and a lake.

Forum Nature Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Columbia, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park for walking featuring wildlife and scenic trails.

Blind Boone Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 205 reviews

Warrensburg, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed green space dotted with picnic tables, trails and sculptures, as well as a wind harp.

Eise Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Maryland Heights, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Paved city park with slides, a playground, a splash pad and a half-court basketball court.

Conway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Creve Coeur, MO

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Manicured land offering an out-and-back walking path and a lake as well as tennis courts.

Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

Eureka, MO

3 miLoopMixedScenic

Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 170 reviews

St. Louis, MO

5 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Former dairy farm converted into a wildlife park with walking trails, a pond, and a playground.

Butterfly Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Grain Valley, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Popular park with paved walking trails, ponds, and a public restroom.

Bangert Island

4.2 ★★★★☆ 183 reviews

St Charles, MO

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Trail that winds through wooded areas and parkland, with mountain biking possibilities.

Tanglewood Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews

St. Louis, MO

Dog-friendly

Clean park featuring playgrounds, a grassy field and a pavilion, plus restrooms.

Bluffwoods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

St Joseph, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Park, campground and hiking area with trees and picnic tables amid rocky bluffs.

Cleveland Lake Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Belton, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, scenic park for leisurely strolls and picnics, as well as disc golf and fishing.

Little Blue Trace - Phelps Rd. Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

Kansas City, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Walkable trail alongside the Little Blue River with bridges and views.

Ferguson Grove Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 169 reviews

Poplar Bluff, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Walking and picnicking park where dogs are welcome.

Queeny Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

St. Louis, MO

5 miLoopMixedShaded

Ellisville Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Ellisville, MO

Dog-friendly

Expansive park offering a pool, tennis courts and a dog park.

Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Lower Meramec Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

St. Louis, MO

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved, dog-friendly hiking trail with scenic river views and benches.

Mount Pleasant Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews

St. Louis, MO

Dog-friendly

Line Creek and Southern Platte Pass Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Kansas City, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring trails for walking and biking, as well as wildlife viewing.

Lewis Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

University City, MO

24 miPavedLitScenic

Neighborhood outdoor space that has swings, slides and other play equipment for children.

Weinand Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Troy, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly green space with paved paths, a play area and picnic benches.

Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 151 reviews

Hazelwood, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Former seminary retreat with wetlands, woods & fields for hiking, bird-watching, fishing & hunting.

North Jefferson City Recreation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews

Jefferson City, MO

Dog-friendly

Park with a pavilion, ball fields and a playground. Also featuring swings, slides, and a boat launch.

Marr Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 153 reviews

Warrensburg, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shaded family-friendly park featuring an easy disc golf course, walking trails, playgrounds and more.

Happy Rock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Gladstone, MO

1.3 miLoopShadedLit

Clean park, known for its playgrounds and well-kept trails.

Osage Trails Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Spacious park featuring a playground as well as a walking / running path.

Al Foster Trail at Sherman Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Wildwood, MO

5.5 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring hiking and biking trails, and wooded areas.

Shawnee Trace Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Owen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Republic, MO

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Neighborhood park featuring walking paths and playgrounds with swings and slides.

Bray Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Rolla, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Area with serene grounds, trails, a creek and a pond.

Sodalis Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Hannibal, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve with hiking trails, caves, and a creek, plus a paved path that's good for kids.

Frisco Greenway Trail Head -Joplin

4.5 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Joplin, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular greenway for walking, biking and running, with wildlife sightings.

Ozark Parks & Recreation

4.7 ★★★★★ 128 reviews

Ozark, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring walking trails, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus an outdoor pool.

Minor Smith Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews

Raytown, MO

LitDog-friendly

Clean, dog-friendly park offering playgrounds and basketball courts, plus a walking trail.

Bicentennial Conservation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews

Neosho, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Relaxed space offering picnic areas and a paved walkway that runs through open woods.

Dardenne Greenway at BaratHaven Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Dardenne Prairie, MO

1 miLoopPavedShaded

Lake trails for hiking, biking and prairie walks, plus benches.

Lake Vista Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Blue Springs, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Gravel- and concrete-paved trail through the woods suitable for hiking, running, and biking.

Mullanphy Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews

Florissant, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts, a pavilion, and picnic tables.

MKT Nature and Fitness Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Columbia, MO

4.2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a public restroom and walking and biking trails.

Green Estate Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Mexico, MO

1.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Hidden Valley Park Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Kansas City, MO

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area featuring trails for hiking, mountain biking, and disc golf, plus BBQ facilities.

Blue River Parkway Trails - River Trail Trail Head

4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Kansas City, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with a variety of trails for biking, horseback riding, walking and fishing.

Jerry Smith Park - Trail Head

4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Kansas City, MO

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Nature preserve known for its tallgrass prairie, hiking, and birdwatching.

Riverwoods Park & Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 114 reviews

Bridgeton, MO

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Shaded path for walking the dog, joggers and cyclists, featuring deer and turtles.

Trail of Heroes

4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Kansas City, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Area for hiking and birding featuring benches for watching wildlife.

Scott A. Lewis Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

Cottleville, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a lake for fishing and kayaking, plus a picnic pavilion and a playground.

Larry Mattonen Memorial Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Lee's Summit, MO

2.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Shaded, gravel-covered trail for walking and biking, plus a lake cove.

Champ Trails

4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews

Florissant, MO

1 miLoopPavedShaded

Park featuring a well-maintained figure-eight trail that's popular for hiking.

Mack Porter Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews

Kearney, MO

LitScenicDog-friendly

Popular playground featuring a trail, a ball field and a fenced-in dog park.

Rockwoods Range

4.5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Wildwood, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Katy Trail - St. Charles Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

St Charles, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront trail, popular for walking, jogging and biking.

August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews

Chesterfield, MO

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Nature preserve with a shady hiking trail, picnic tables, and notable elevation change.

Malcolm Terrace Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Creve Coeur, MO

MixedShadedLitDog-friendly

Peaceful spot for kids to run around and play, featuring swings, a playground, slides and a volleyball court.

Little Platte Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

Smithville, MO

MixedDog-friendly

Lake with a swimming area, a disc golf course and shelters, plus picnic tables.

Missouri Riverfront Trail Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Riverside, MO

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trail for walking or biking between English Landing Park and Riverside Park.

Eberwein Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews

Chesterfield, MO

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Popular dog park featuring separate sections for small and large dogs, plus water features and plenty of shade, as well as a pond and shuffleboard courts.

The Park At New Melle Lakes

4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Wentzville, MO

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Rolling former golf course featuring 18-hole disc golf, lakes for kayaking and fishing.

Jeske Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews

St. Louis, MO

Dog-friendly

This 7-acre green space showcases sculptures by artists from across the country.

Sunbridge Hills Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 90 reviews

St Joseph, MO

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Grotpeter Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Ballwin, MO

1.1 miLoopMixedScenic

Hike-and-bike spot with views of woods and rivers, plus dog-friendly policies.

Shooting Star Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly area for hiking with a creek, horses, and an overlook.

Watts Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Kansas City, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a waterfall, picnic tables, and a restroom, plus signs about the site's history as a mill.

The Gardens at Woodfield

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Nixa, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a sensory path, storybook walk, and other activities for kids.

Greentree Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Kirkwood, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Spacious, riverside, greenway park for walking, biking, and boating.

Flint Quarry Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Eureka, MO

3 miCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Prairie Creek Greenway

4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Platte City, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved path winding through prairie areas and wooded neighborhoods, with creeks, lakes and bridges.

Kiwanis Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Troy, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park featuring a fenced playground and a splash pad.

David C. Murray Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Springfield, MO

110 miPavedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly park with creekside hikes as well as paved, wooded, riverside trails and meadows.

Ward Branch Greenway Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Springfield, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic green space with trails for walking, running and biking along a creek.

Kaufman Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

University City, MO

24 miPavedLitDog-friendly

Casual neighborhood spot featuring tennis courts, playgrounds, benches, swings and slides.

Oak Knoll Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Clayton, MO

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sodalis Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Hannibal, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque destination featuring limestone caves and paved hiking trails.

Dee Koestering Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews

Kirkwood, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring a lookout and a hike through the remains of a quarry.

Frisco Highline Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews

Bolivar, MO

37.6 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Boston Ferry Conservation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews

Branson, MO

1 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring hiking trails.

Pomme Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Arnold, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park (formerly a golf course) with a dog area, workout machines, trails and sledding area.

Teszars Woods Conservation Area

3.8 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews

Arnold, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring rabbits and kid-friendly hiking trails.

Janet Majerus Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

University City, MO

24 miPavedLitDog-friendly

Little, peaceful park featuring a playground for kids, a walking path and a lake.

Quiet Hollow Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

Maryland Heights, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Park featuring picnic tables and a fitness court, along with an app for suggested workout routines.

3M Flat Branch-Hinkson Creek Wetlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Columbia, MO

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained trail popular for jogging, walking and bicycling, with frequent wildlife sightings.

Bluebird Meadow Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Dardenne Prairie, MO

1.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Park with a lakeside trail, plus walking/cycling paths, and a prairie restoration.

Broemmelsiek Park Cattle Ridge Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Wentzville, MO

MixedDog-friendly

Stinson Creek Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Fulton, MO

ShadedDog-friendly

Hiking, running and dog-walking spot with shaded pathways for recreation and exercise.

Nixa Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Nixa, MO

ShadedDog-friendly

Klamberg Woods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Ellisville, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking and walking trails in a lush park, with a disc golf course and baseball field.

Prairie Creek Greenway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Platte City, MO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring 4.3 mi. of paved trails with hills through neighborhoods and green spaces.

Lipton Conservation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews

Independence, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Downtown Dog Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews

Poplar Bluff, MO

Dog-friendly

Relaxed off-leash dog run with separate areas for large and small dogs.

Liberty Bend Trail Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Independence, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Bright Park

4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Ballwin, MO

Dog-friendly

Grindstone Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Columbia, MO

30 miPavedDog-friendly

South Creek Greenway Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Springfield, MO

MixedDog-friendly

Ruth Park Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

St. Louis, MO

24 miMixedShadedLit

Spring Branch Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Imperial, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

McKelvey Woods Nature Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 31 reviews

Maryland Heights, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Chouteau Greenway Park

4 ★★★★☆ 31 reviews

Kansas City, MO

Dog-friendly

Sunset Greenway Trailhead: Coldwater Commons Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

Florissant, MO

PavedDog-friendly

DuSable Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

St Charles, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Schulze Nature Preserve

4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Washington, MO

1.2 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Looping hiking trails (some industrial in proximity) through woods and over streams.

Steyermark Woods Conservation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

Hannibal, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

73 acres of forest popular for wildlife viewing, mountain biking, hiking & archery hunting.

Cassville Greenway trail head

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Cassville, MO

ScenicDog-friendly

Tingler Prairie Natural Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews

West Plains, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Hominy Creek Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Columbia, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Caudill Park

3.3 ★★★☆☆ 32 reviews

Branson, MO

Dog-friendly

South Jordan Creek Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews

Springfield, MO

PavedDog-friendly

The High Ground Mountain Bike Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Neosho, MO

10 miLoopDog-friendly

Coleman Memorial Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Lebanon, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Epps Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

Branson, MO

Dog-friendly

Cates Creek Greenway/Jefferson Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

Liberty, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Westboro Canterbury Park Shelter

4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Liberty, MO

Dog-friendly

Deer Ridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

Lake St Louis, MO

LoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Beaver Creek Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Rolla, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Bates Memorial Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 18 reviews

Herculaneum, MO

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Joachim Loop Trail

3.8 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews

Herculaneum, MO

LoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

St. Vincent Greenway

4.1 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews

St. Louis, MO

Dog-friendly

Arnold Hike and Bike park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Arnold, MO

PavedDog-friendly

Mark Youngdahl Urban Conservation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews

St Joseph, MO

PavedDog-friendly

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