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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Kansas
Kansas has 77 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 31 cities and towns — Lawrence, Lenexa, Wichita, Manhattan and 27 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,005 reviews
Gardens, trails & recreation areas plus educational programs & events on environmental issues.
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.
Wyandotte County Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,125 reviews
Tranquil 1,500-acre natural area with picnic shelters, hiking & horse trails, boating & fishing.
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.
Tuttle Creek State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 933 reviews
Reservoir park offering everything from golf, horse trails, archery, swimming & fishing to camping.
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.
Leawood City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 844 reviews
Public park with a playground, trails, pool, tennis courts, sports fields, and an off-leash area for dogs.
Dillon Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 579 reviews
Over 300 species of woody plants in a 10-acre urban nature sanctuary with walking trails.
Sunset Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 578 reviews
City park with a botanical garden, gazebo, ball fields & picnic shelters, plus BBQs & tennis courts.
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.
Leavenworth Landing Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Public park with a walking trail, picnic tables, and benches, plus views of the Kansas River.
Crestview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 407 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a disc golf course, playground, baseball diamond, tennis court and BMX track.
Harvey County East Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
County park with a playground, picnic tables, and lake for boating, fishing, and swimming.
Pittsburg Parks & Recreation
4.4 ★★★★☆ 355 reviews
Small amusement park offering a range of rides aimed at younger children, plus a miniature golf course.
Iliff Commons
4.9 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
Family-friendly land featuring trails, swings and a pond.
Baker University Wetlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Spacious wetlands covering 927 acres, popular for bird & wildlife viewing, hikes & other recreation.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Relaxed place for walking, baseball, basketball and picnics, plus 2 playgrounds.
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.
Garrett Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Quiet, family-friendly park featuring soccer and baseball fields, plus two basketball courts.
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.
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.
Lawrence Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Secluded conservation area featuring unpaved woodland walking trails & native wildlife.
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.
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.
Fremont Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews
Steam train, caboose and playground at a park that hosts occasional band concerts.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a lake, playground and dog run, along with picnic areas.
Eagle Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Park featuring picnic areas and a playground, plus a volleyball court.
Oxbow Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews
Playground in a parklike setting for picnics and kite flying featuring a dog-walking area, plus swings and slides.
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.
Hawk Trail Race
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Serene park with an extensive trail system, hosting races and outdoor activities.
Riley Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Peaceful park with play equipment, trails, and fields for softball and baseball.
Stone Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
Clean, quiet neighborhood park for kids featuring slides, picnic tables and benches.
Flat Rock Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Shaded park featuring a pool, a creek and a kids' playground.
Naismith Valley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
25-acre park consisting of prairie grassland & trees that are home to many types of birds.
Walnut River Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Recreational place featuring multiple trails, plus a lake, camping and cabins.
Osage Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Park with well-maintained hiking trails that are good for children and people who prefer easier terrain.
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.
George Pyle Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Small recreational space featuring a gazebo for events, as well as playground equipment and a picnic table.
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.
Smoky Hill Audubon Harold Lear Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Peaceful nature area offering many trails for hiking and bird-watching.
Central Green Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Peaceful green space favored for walking and jogging via trails near a creek.
Wildcat Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Park featuring a picnic area, a fire pit, and a grove of trees, plus creek access.
Chisholm Creek North Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Pond and park featuring fish and wildlife viewing, as well as walking and biking paths.
Crane Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Park with a playground for children, picnic tables, and benches.
Kill Creek Streamways Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Quiet 11.5-mile route through the woods, with an observation tower, for hiking and cycling.
Hellers Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews
South Outlook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
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