Joplin, Missouri
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Joplin
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Our top picks are Frisco Greenway Trail, Turkey Creek Trail and Wildcat Park.
These trails, parks and nature areas are within Joplin, Missouri. Addresses and descriptions below are based on official city, local tourism or organization pages; some trailheads are listed by intersection rather than street number.
North Street trailhead, Joplin, MO 64801
The Frisco Greenway Trail is a 3.5-mile former railway route maintained by the Joplin Trails Coalition. Its packed-gravel surface is used for walking, running and cycling; the trail continues toward Webb City, but this listing identifies its Joplin trailhead.
Best for: walking, running and cycling
Newman Road & North Florida Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
Turkey Creek Trail is a 1.45-mile paved, out-and-back trail that follows Joplin’s Turkey Creek. The route has moderate hills and switchbacks.
Best for: paved trail walking
Free · South Main Street & 55th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Wildcat Park is a city park with walking trails, a nature center and access to Shoal Creek. Its trails pass through wooded bluffs and chert glades, with limestone bluff views above the creek.
Best for: nature walks
301 W. Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO 64803
Wildcat Glades Nature Group identifies Wildcat Park as the location of five nature trails. The organization describes the park as having thousands of trees used by nesting, hatching and resting birds.
Best for: nature trails
Free · 408 Turk Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
Leonard Park is a shaded park with a one-mile paved walking trail, a playground and a picnic pavilion. Its location is behind the Range Line Road commercial corridor.
Best for: paved walking
Free · Murphy Boulevard, Joplin, MO 64801
Campbell Parkway is a city parkway with a walking trail. The city lists two routes totaling about 1.325 miles.
Best for: walking and jogging
Free · 28th Street & St. Johns Boulevard, Joplin, MO 64804
Mercy Park has a walking trail, reflective ponds and a sculpture garden. The city also lists a butterfly mural and a fountain among its features.
Best for: walking
Free · 26th Street & Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO 64801
Cunningham Park is a city park with walking trails and a walking track. Its listed amenities also include reflective ponds and swimming.
Best for: walking
Free · Utica Street & Independence Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
Humphrey Park is a city park with a walking trail. The city’s listed amenities also include a playground, tennis courts, a gazebo and a picnic pavilion.
Best for: walking
Free · 1001 NW Murphy Boulevard, Joplin, MO 64801
Landreth Park has a one-mile, hard-packed gravel loop around its main area. The park is listed by Visit Joplin at 1001 NW Murphy Boulevard.
Best for: walking
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