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Heman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 718 Google reviews · Park track in University City, Missouri

Open to the public Free Outdoor Paved / asphalt Infield field
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City's largest park, with sports fields & courts, a community pool & a jogging course.

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Paved / asphalt — hard and always open, but hot in summer and tougher on the legs
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
  • Amenities restrooms, water fountain, parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (314) 505-8560
  • Website ucitymo.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10:30 PM

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Heman Park open to the public?

Heman Park is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.

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What's at this track

Features at Heman Park, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

⚽ Tracks with an Infield Field

“Nice park, large areas for kids to play and ball fields, soccer fields and free mulch.”

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🚻 Tracks with Restrooms 2 mentions

“Restrooms were actually to our surprise very clean and well maintained.”

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🅿️ Tracks with Free Parking 2 mentions

“Very dog friendly with multiple paths and ample parking.”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 718 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

🧘 rarely crowded 3 mentions

“They say if you’re in Heman Park and the breeze suddenly dies, if the crickets go quiet and the leaves stop rustling… you best leave.”

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 2 mentions

“Definitely a place for the family to have fun.”

From the reviews

…Nice sized park with baseball fields, basketball court, beautiful pools, playground, pavilions, and a wonderful paved track for jogging and walking. Nice scenery. Oh yes, a tennis court, community center, plus more. I love it!!!

★★★★☆ — Dee, Jul 2024

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Where to find Heman Park

7200 Olive Blvd, University City, MO63130

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Running tracks near Heman Park

Janet Majerus Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

7021 Raymond Ave #7099, University City, MO

Open to public Paved rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

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

under a mile away

Millar Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

1351 N Hanley Rd, St. Louis, MO

Open to public Grass good for the whole familyeasy parking

Spacious neighborhood park featuring a playground and baseball field, plus a shaded walking trail.

under a mile away

St. Louis Track Club

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

222 S Meramec Ave Ste 202, St. Louis, MO

1.7 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.