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Aurora Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 231 Google reviews · Running trail in Newton, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Aurora Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Family-friendly outdoor space offering a zip line, climbing features and playground equipment.
What runners say about Aurora Park
“Bathrooms are typically clean and in working order park has conventional playground equipment with zipline gaga ball pit and mitiature rock climbing.”
“The zip line can be enjoyed by kids of all ages.”
Open Green Areas - Great for casual sports, walking, or relaxing outdoors - Peaceful atmosphere with plenty of trees and grass ✅ Playground for Kids - Safe and clean play structures - Nearby benches for parents to relax ✅ Walking Paths & Picnic Spots - Paved trails for walking, jogging, or dog-walking - Picnic tables…
Cute little park with a zip line, skate park, basketball courts, bathrooms, covered picnic table gaga ball pit great little in town park, tennis courts and backstop Where little ones can play baseball, softball kickball or even play some football with good running room and some trees if you feel just like having a…
Trail conditions & character
“This park has a couple of big climbing wall/rocks, swings, play jungle with slides, benches, picnic tables and nice shaded areas, bathroom is pretty nice as well.”
“They have a mommy & me swing & a lot to climb on including a couple climbing rocks.”
Plan your run at Aurora Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenewtongov.org
- Phone(641) 792-1470
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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