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Cedar River Exchange Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 339 Google reviews · Running trail in Waterloo, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cedar River Exchange 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.
Bustling recreational park featuring baseball diamonds, riverside disc golf and a skate park.
What runners say about Cedar River Exchange Park
“Nice well kept and popular picnic site for small town Waterloo.”
One of Waterloo's oldest recreational parks and waterfront areas along the Ceder River in the North side of Waterloo. Home of the Waterloo Bucks a Northwoods Minor league team. Check their website for game times and schedule. Many playgrounds for kids. Basketball court. Public restrooms during season.
Very nice park. Cute tricycle trail. Lots of shade by the playground areas. Not do much by the softball fields. Very clean and pretty nice consession stand. Trails look like they could be interesting but did not get to fully enjoy those.
Trail conditions & character
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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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewaterlooleisureservices.org
- Phone+1 319-291-4370
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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