The Gregory Park is a wooded tract that measures 19-acres off the College Avenue on Sycamore Street. This park was donated by US Veterans Affairs in 1964. Until 1978, the park was referred to as Veterans Park until it changed its name in honor to James K. Gregory, the community’s pioneer businessman who helped the establishment of the Drake Field Airport.
The park highlights a 0.6-mile perimeter of natural-surface biking/walking trail that has benches and pavilion. During 2018, the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists helped in adding extensive biking facilities to Gregory Park. This additions includes bicycle skills course, concrete pump track, and 2 one-direction natural-surface downhill mountain-bike trail. The trails are open for everyone and the regional school teams who participates in National Interscholastic Cycling Association also use these trails for practices.
Trail description
The Gregory Park Trails are natural-surface trails in a heavily wooded area located in the center of a residential / busy commercial area off North College Avenue. Its Morning Light Trail measures 0.9 miles that has benches and gazebo close to its parking area that provides a perfect afternoon getaway.
Length of Trails
Rolling Thunder – 0.35 miles
Tailwind – 0.3 miles
Morning Light – 0.9 miles
Park Amenities
- Hiking Trail (0.6 miles)
- Downhill Mountain-Bike Trails (2)
- Mountain-Bike Skills Course
- Pump Track
- Natural Area
- Picnic Area
- Pavilion
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