Kesling Park Walking Trail

General Description

The Kesling Park Walking Trail is a gentle, paved one-mile loop within Kesling Park.

The route circles through the park grounds, offering a smooth path that is ideal for walking, jogging, or just getting outdoors for a bit. The trail is accessible, mostly flat, and weaves through landscaped areas and shady stretches.

The park itself includes sports fields, picnic shelters, tennis courts, playgrounds, and more, making it a full-featured green space for the community.

Additionally, there is a nature trail loop (wood-chip surface) that runs near the southern boundary of Kesling Park, passing by Fort La Play Porte and around the baseball fields.

  • Trailhead: Kesling Park (entry off E 18th St)

  • Trail Length: ~1 mile loop

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Surface: Asphalt

  • Trail Type: Loop

  • Activities: Walking, running

  • Family Friendly: Yes

  • Dogs Allowed: Yes, on a leash

  • Accessibility: Fully paved, suitable for strollers and wheelchairs

  • Land Owner/Manager: City of La Porte Park & Recreation Department

Nearby Amenities

  • Restrooms: Accessible facilities available near the main park areas

  • Picnic Shelters: Several shelters for gatherings and shade

  • Sports Fields: Baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and tennis courts

  • Playground: Fort La Play Porte, a large wooden play structure popular with families

  • Disc Golf Course: 18-hole course winding through the park, free to play and open during park hours

  • Drinking Fountains & Benches: Conveniently placed along the trail and in the park

Trail Rules

  • Open during park hours (sunrise - 10pm)

  • No motorized vehicles (except mobility aids)

  • Dogs must be on a leash; owners responsible for cleanup

  • Stay to the right, pass on left

  • No littering - carry out what you bring in