Kenai Municipal Park Trails

The feel

This is a short loop through a large neighborhood park next to the bluff overlooking the lower Cook Inlet. The Kenai Lions Club Handicap Trail leads to the bluff and its inlet views, and another trail meanders through the park to the Kenai Beach Access Trail.

That beach path follows a gulley, with signs carrying poems written by local school kids about nature. The loop also looks across the Kenai River flats, a spot to see local wildlife.

What to expect

Route and terrain

Loop, 0.9 mile, with 75 ft of gain to the bluff over Cook Inlet. Rated easy, with a Lions Club accessible trail and a gully path to the beach.

Time

About 0.5 hour.

Kids

The park has a large playground, picnic sites, a basketball court and a volleyball court.

Hazards

A moose may turn up in the gulley.

Bathrooms and water

A permanent restroom sits at the north entrance, and a portable restroom at the south end near the Lions Club trail.

Season and access

The Beach Access Trail is accessible all year. Overnight camping is prohibited.

Mingo says

The north entrance has the playground, picnic sites and open turf. The south end has the basketball and volleyball courts.

Before you go

• The park is at 301 South Forest Drive.
• A covered shelter and a barbeque pit are in the park.
• Do not plan to camp, since overnight camping is prohibited.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.