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Barker Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Indianola, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Barker 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.
Playground with slides, swings and a sand area, plus a picnic area and a BBQ grill.
What runners say about Barker Park
“Small but clean with a fair amount of options.”
This is a cute, little Park. It is rather small, but it has nice equipment and a little hill/field for kiddos to run around in. The playsets seemed to be kept up nicely. There is also a water fountain which is great for hot days! There is also a decent sized shelter but I didn't think to take pictures of it.
My kids love to play at the park. This is one of their favorites! We like to grab some A&W and have a little picnic. There's a ple space for any activities and there are currently soccer nets up. Place to ride a scooter or walk a dog. Shelter can be reserved. There is a port-a-potty.
Trail conditions & character
“Small but clean shelter, half basketball court, water fountain, grill, and porta-jon.”
Plan your run at Barker 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteindianolaiowa.gov
- Phone+1 515-961-9420
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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