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Cedar Falls Paw Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Falls, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cedar Falls Paw 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.
What runners say about Cedar Falls Paw Park
“great place to bring your dog no matter what breed or size and as well as being respected and kept clean by everyone”
“My dog loves the space and hills, he is a big dog, so having a space a place for him to run around and meet friends is really convenient especially to hiking trails.”
Love to take my dog here to run around can’t wait until they open the other half of the park up for more room to run and explore
Our dogs have always enjoyed this park. The space and hills help get out the extra energy.
My dog loves the space and hills, he is a big dog, so having a space a place for him to run around and meet friends is really convenient especially to hiking trails.
Nice open space to let your dog run. Features a double gate entry, separate small dog section, water fountain for you and the dogs, and waste disposal.
Trail conditions & character
“My dog loves the space and hills, he is a big dog, so having a space a place for him to run around and meet friends is really convenient especially to hiking trails.”
“The only thing I'd when it's dark there are only two lights and they don't make it the brightest place.”
“Has a bathroom for thr people and water fountains for the pups.”
“Features a double gate entry, separate small dog section, water fountain for you and the dogs, and waste disposal.”
Plan your run at Cedar Falls Paw 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecedarfalls.com
- Phone+1 319-273-8600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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