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Brickyard Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 270 Google reviews · Running trail in Hastings, Nebraska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brickyard 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.
Spacious park with sledding hills and a playground for kids, plus walking trails and picnic tables.
What runners say about Brickyard Park
“What a beautiful park with great little walking path (great for strollers).”
“Dog-friendly, very clean, serene and quiet.”
Nice walking track! Nice landscaping! Pleasantly peaceful! Nice history!
Classic hills to tumble and frolic upon. It's unique backdrop gives a history to the culture of the city. Each generation with there own story to tell while roaming through a great jungle gym fantastic little jaunt trails and wooded areas. It is fantastic for 'venues including a performance stage .
What a beautiful park with great little walking path (great for strollers). The playground is great for all ages (no swings). There is also good shade with trees and open green space.
Great place for yoga or just meditation. You can walk your dog or your kid. Lush green grass great playground. If it's winter you can go sledding. Love it.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of room to jog or make a long walk around the whole Park area has hills for a good Physical workout (walking/running).”
“What a beautiful park with great little walking path (great for strollers).”
“But I wish there was a bathroom closer to the playground as its a hassle to round up kids to walk all the way back up to the entrance to use the bathroom when only one has to go.”
“I could get consumed here meaning that it's so big that I will always find a place not near other people, just spread a blanket out, play with my dog, read a book, tan, and sleep.”
“Dog-friendly, very clean, serene and quiet.”
“What a beautiful park with great little walking path (great for strollers).”
Plan your run at Brickyard 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofhastings.org
- Phone+1 402-462-7109
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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