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Brook Run Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 84 Google reviews · Running trail in Des Moines, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brook Run 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.
Small, clean, family-friendly park offering various playground bits and swings along with picnic tables to have a meal.
What runners say about Brook Run Park
“Always clean, nearby neighborhood is full of nice people.”
“Nice nice quiet Park you can sit on benches and watch the world go by.”
“Clean, ready for all ages.”
A nice park with a nice mix of nature. We went to play here on a sunny day, unfortunately the slides got sun-baked too much, and was too hot for our daughter to play on. Will most likely be back on a cooler day, because there was a nice playground, and some swings that our daughter would really enjoy.
Nice little playground for kids of various ages. Has a shelter area with tables for picnics. Walking trail right off from the park.
Great little park. I enjoy walking the neighborhood. Very friendly community. Lots of wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice nice quiet Park you can sit on benches and watch the world go by.”
Plan your run at Brook Run 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.
- Phone+1 515-237-1386
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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