Hillsdale State Park
26001 W 255th St, Paola, KS 66071
2,970 acres · 30 miles of trails
Paola's Hillsdale State Park on 4,580-acre reservoir 30 miles south of Kansas City offers leashed dogs 30+ miles of equestrian and hike trails. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are on site. Proximity to KC makes it ideal for day trips.
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- Park
- Hillsdale State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Paola, Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.6694, -94.9114
- Size
- 2,970 acres
- Trail miles
- 30
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,970 acres of room
- · 30 miles of trail
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Dog policy
State park on 4,580-acre Hillsdale Reservoir 30mi south of KC. Leashed dogs on 30+ miles equestrian/hike trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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