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Scenic Running Trails in Kansas
Kansas has 138 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 40 cities and towns — Manhattan, Wichita, Lenexa, Lawrence and 36 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,005 reviews
Gardens, trails & recreation areas plus educational programs & events on environmental issues.
Gage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,807 reviews
A popular park for picnics, with attractions including a pool, carousel, gardens & outdoor concerts.
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,484 reviews
Large park featuring trails, sports fields, a disc-golf course & playgrounds, plus a historic barn.
Lake Shawnee
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,783 reviews
Manmade lake/recreation area with fishing, boating & swimming plus tennis, golf, camping & gardens.
Wyandotte County Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,125 reviews
Tranquil 1,500-acre natural area with picnic shelters, hiking & horse trails, boating & fishing.
Central Riverside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,164 reviews
Large park featuring a miniature zoo, playgrounds, a splash pad, walking paths & picnic areas.
Clinton State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,618 reviews
Playgrounds, disc golf, boating, swimming & camping plus native flora, fauna & nature trails.
Black Hoof Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,367 reviews
A 160-acre park featuring diverse wildlife, trails, picnic shelter, playground & lake activities.
Pawnee Prairie Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,192 reviews
Spacious outdoor park with trails for walking, biking & horseback-riding, plus picnic areas.
Carey Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,169 reviews
Large city park with plenty of recreational options, from river fishing to soccer & disc golf.
High Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,095 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground, soccer fields and baseball diamonds, alongside paths and picnic areas.
South Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,098 reviews
This 14-acre park features a playground, a trail, a fishing lake, basketball, restrooms & more.
Peter Pan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 945 reviews
Spacious park offering picnic facilities, a fenced playground, a lake & an 18-hole disc-golf course.
Tuttle Creek State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 933 reviews
Reservoir park offering everything from golf, horse trails, archery, swimming & fishing to camping.
Frisco Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 912 reviews
Park featuring a gazebo & playground, plus basketball & volleyball courts, walking trail & fishing.
Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 902 reviews
Public 79-acre park with 7 ball fields, a fishing lake, a playground & a scenic nature trail.
Kaw Point Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 935 reviews
Park with skyline views as well as water activities, theater events & Lewis & Clark heritage trail.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews
Vast park with an 18-hole golf course, athletic fields, a dog off-leash area, and a 40-acre lake.
Madison Avenue Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 764 reviews
Playground with a splash pad, a picnic area and slides, along with a walking path.
Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 715 reviews
Relaxed park, with basketball courts, baseball fields, playgrounds, a disc golf course, a skateboard area, dog parks and a swimming pool.
Riggs Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
Breezy park featuring picnic tables for rent, kiddie play areas, a splash pad and a walking path, plus a disc golf course.
Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 675 reviews
This wooded park features an 18-hole disc golf course, lily pond, nature trails & wildlife habitat.
Gezer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Laid-back park with paved walking trails, a playground and a sandpit.
Dillon Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 579 reviews
Over 300 species of woody plants in a 10-acre urban nature sanctuary with walking trails.
Indian Rock Park Salina Kansas
4.5 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
Waterfront park providing hiking trails, fishing, sledding hills, & picnic space, plus city views.
Wright Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 599 reviews
Family-friendly park with a playground, picnic tables, and athletic courts, plus an adjacent water park.
Sunset Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 578 reviews
City park with a botanical garden, gazebo, ball fields & picnic shelters, plus BBQs & tennis courts.
The Lewis and Clark
4.5 ★★★★★ 556 reviews
Riverside park with paved trails, a public restroom, and views of the river.
Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 537 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a campground, hiking trails and a 35-foot waterfall.
Swanson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Beautiful park with deer and a creek, plus scenic trails for hiking, walking and bicycling.
i lan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Family-friendly park with a playground, picnic tables, walking trails, and shelters.
Milford Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 452 reviews
Nature center with a butterfly house, prairie dog exhibit, playground, and displays on Kansas wildlife.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Clean park for relaxing with a lake, playgrounds and picnic tables as well as outdoor exercise areas.
Little Mill Creek North Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 446 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground for kids, a zip line, picnic tables and soccer fields.
Frank Anneberg Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Sprawling park & sports complex featuring over 100-acres of lighted fields, trails & picnic areas.
Leavenworth Landing Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Public park with a walking trail, picnic tables, and benches, plus views of the Kansas River.
Corporate Woods Founders Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 461 reviews
Recreational park featuring forested trails, a splash fountain & an open field for picnics & events.
College Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Scenic park offering playgrounds, tennis courts, a pool and paths.
Emporia All Veterans Memorial
4.8 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Park featuring a tribute to veterans with a bridge, river, and trails, plus a zoo.
Frontier Historical Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 371 reviews
Public park on the site of a 19th century military fort with preserved buildings & a visitor center.
Pittsburg Parks & Recreation
4.4 ★★★★☆ 355 reviews
Small amusement park offering a range of rides aimed at younger children, plus a miniature golf course.
Burcham Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 349 reviews
City park with a playground, trail & view of the Kansas River plus a preserved cottonwood forest.
Jones Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Large park with disc golf courses, picnic and grilling areas, playground equipment, and restrooms.
Fairmont Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Area featuring a disc golf course, dog parks and playground.
Stevens Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
3-acre green space in the heart of town featuring a bandshell & frequent community events.
Riverfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Clean park featuring disc golf and river views, plus trails for hiking and biking.
Lawrence River Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Popular cycling and hiking spot, with river views (and boat ramps).
Big Bull Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Spacious park featuring trails for hiking and biking, plus playgrounds and water-play areas.
North Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Lawns, a lily pond & Park Villa, a stone structure with a large porch, used for group outings.
Santa Fe Trail Tracks
4 ★★★★☆ 316 reviews
Historical spot along the highway where ruts in the earth were left by wagon trains.
Baker University Wetlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Spacious wetlands covering 927 acres, popular for bird & wildlife viewing, hikes & other recreation.
Lake Olathe Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Park featuring a beach, an obstacle course, a waterfall and cliffs.
Konza Prairie Biological Station
4.9 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
This preserve for a native tallgrass prairie ecosystem has a research center & public hiking trails.
South Park, Junction City
4.2 ★★★★☆ 225 reviews
Sprawling, well-maintained, kid-oriented park featuring a disc golf course, a playground and baseball fields, plus a dog park.
Craig Crossing Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Relaxed space featuring duck-dotted pond for fishing, as well as hiking trails and a bike rental shop.
Konza Prairie Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
Scenic network of trails through the Flint Hills for hiking, running and prairie strolling, plus some wildlife.
Avenue A Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 193 reviews
Lush, grassy park featuring a water park and a splash pad, plus a stage and picnic tables.
River Walk Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Flat, shady trail (also a dirt road), featuring river views and benches for resting.
Warner Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Undeveloped park with wooded areas & large open spaces, plus a disc-golf course & BBQ grills.
International Forest of Friendship
4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Landscaped park featuring trees from around the world as well as historical plaques.
Northeast Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 175 reviews
City park with soccer and baseball fields, a playground, and trails for walking or biking.
Shannon Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Clean neighborhood park with a playground, trails and a basketball court.
Tomahawk Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Clean green space featuring swings, slides and trails, along with a baseball field.
Atchison Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Park with a memorial honoring Amelia Earhart, plus a bridge, picnic tables, and wildlife.
Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 159 reviews
Spacious park offering playing fields and paths for walking, biking and dog walking.
Angel Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Shady park featuring a paved trail leading through woods to a waterfall, plus benches.
Thomas Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews
Kid-friendly place featuring a disc golf course, Frisbee golf and a playground.
Prairie Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
A 300-acre prairie preserve with wetlands, woodlands & wildlife plus trails & educational programs.
Streamway Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 151 reviews
Small community park offering picnic shelters, a paved walking trail & green space in a wooded area.
Deane Wiley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Public park with a playground, walking path, baseball field, and covered picnic areas.
C of E Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Former grounds of the College of Emporia with a pond, trees, and grassy areas, popular for walking.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a lake, playground and dog run, along with picnic areas.
Skyline Park (Burnett's Mound)
4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails with scenic views that's suitable for children.
Linear Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Paved and dirt trails are available for walkers, runners and bikers, plus there's a ramp for launching boats.
Elk River Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Long hike with rocky areas and vistas, plus bluffs featuring rocks and caves.
Summercrest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Lake and pond in a park setting with walking paths, bridges and picnic tables.
MacLennan Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Hiker, biker and fisherman-friendly space, with paths and woodlands.
Arkalon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 104 reviews
Clean park featuring concrete pads, fire rings, grassy areas and picnic tables, along with bathrooms and showers.
Mill Creek Streamway Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Park featuring a trail for walking, biking, and jogging, plus a playground, and picnic tables.
Riley Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Peaceful park with play equipment, trails, and fields for softball and baseball.
Flat Rock Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Shaded park featuring a pool, a creek and a kids' playground.
Cedar Niles Park Clare Road Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Vast park with rugged trails, a paved path and a looped option for hiking.
Walnut River Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Recreational place featuring multiple trails, plus a lake, camping and cabins.
Tunnel of Trees
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Tree-covered hiking spot with a tunnel-like trail for scenic walks.
Sanders Mound Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Many trails to explore this natural area by foot or bike.
Pracht Wetlands Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews
Nature park with boardwalks, bridges, and wildlife, including American lotus.
Rozarks Nature Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews
Trails for walking, hiking and mountain biking, plus a memorial, within a city area.
Vineyard Park Nature Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Open trail featuring 1.1-mile loops and tree identification, as well as a pond.
Hidden Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Natural area featuring wetlands, a cemetery, a dock, and walking paths.
Coronado Heights Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Historic 1.6-mile park featuring a Spanish-style castle, picnic areas and hiking trails.
The Bluffs Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews
City park featuring a pond and trail, plus opportunities for biking.
Linear Trail S Manhattan Ave Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews
Park offering biking, walking, and running trails.
Central Green Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Peaceful green space favored for walking and jogging via trails near a creek.
Jackson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Large, well-kept park with shelters, playgrounds for the young ones, Frisbee golf and hiking trails.
Wildcat Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Park featuring a picnic area, a fire pit, and a grove of trees, plus creek access.
Riverwalk - Veterans Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Riverside trail with a statue of a Native American and museums, plus space for biking and dog walking.
Chisholm Creek North Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Pond and park featuring fish and wildlife viewing, as well as walking and biking paths.
Roth Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Public hiking area providing kid-friendly trails, birding opportunities, and a restroom.
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- Lindsborg
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