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REC Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ 217 Google reviews · Rec-center track in St Joseph, Missouri

Open to the public Free Outdoor

Basketball grounds and a walking track in a clean facility, plus a gym.

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Amenities restrooms, parking (from runner reviews)
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  • Phone (816) 271-5512
  • Website stjoemo.info

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–3 PM
Sunday 12–5 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 REC Center open to the public?

REC Center 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 REC Center, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🚻 Tracks with Restrooms 2 mentions

“The bathrooms are always spotlessly clean and the ladies and gentlemen at the Front desk are always so helpful.”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 217 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 3 mentions

“My daughter has volleyball practice there and it’s always clean and sanitary!”

From the reviews

We enjoy the track very much, and the guy doing the cleaning is doing a great job, however, please refrain from using such strong disinfectant in the facility while patrons are working out.

★★★★☆ — Joyce, Jan 2018

…Track circling the whole upstairs takes 11 laps for a mile. Not the best but in cold weather better than nothing. Ancillary rooms for yoga and other stretching exercises with items to use also. Bathrooms are large but no showers.

★★★★★ — Brett, Feb 2019

…Wondering how many laps on the above track for a mile?

★★★★★ — Bill, Dec 2021

Good place to get some runs in and get your health on track. Daycare and open gym wed Fri 630 to 8. Have intramurals sports for all ages.

★★★★★ — Marcus, Apr 2022

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Where to find REC Center

2701 Southwest Pkwy, St Joseph, MO64507

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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.