Warner Memorial Park — Attraction in Manhattan

Compared to other local parks this one probably has the most varied landscape. Definitely the only place I've seen in town that offers forest trails. The Eagle Scout and the Fort Leonardwood to Fort Riley Military Road Memorial trails begin behind the Arby's. The former snakes up the hill and out of the woods. The latter more-or-less follows the western perimeter of the disc golf course and ends sort of non-descriptly in two backyards. From the Parks Department website and some signs at the park, it appears they have plans for future improvements. Most notable, in my opinion is a connecting trail from the latter of the two trails I mentioned to the main part of the trail giving it a more natural...

It's a decent open field. Though the sign says that all dogs should be on leash, sometimes they aren't. I don't mind when it is clear that the owners have good recall established with their dog. I am concerned about the owners who aren't 1) picking up after their dogs, 2) not paying attention to their dog and/or 3) have no control, much less, recall established with their off-leash dog. It can be gorgeous, but I'd also be extra cautious for...

I grew up in a neighborhood bordering Warner Park for most of my life. The park/wildlife area is massive for a college town, offering tons of different options for hiking, holding a picnic, or playing a round of frisbee golf on the Warner Disc Course. Even during cross country meets held on occasion, you never feel like your in a packed little park. The absolute best "semi-secret" park in the...