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Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Coralville, Iowa · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Central 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.
Compact green space featuring bridges, picnic tables, a dog park, concerts, and a creek.
What runners say about Central Park
“The stream is beautiful and the trail offers connectivity to other natural areas, but the park is too open (i.”
A very nice, well kept park in Coralville. There are a couple of nice bridges at the park, very scenic. There is a pretty creek, open grassy area, and a small foresty area with winding trails that take you through. There is also a covered picnic area with a stationary grill.
We walk through this park almost daily. The grounds are well kept, there is a pavilion with grill and picnic tables, and free doggy bags on the north side by the bike trail. The bike path is nice and wide and easily connects you to paths along Clear Creek or the Iowa River.
The stream is beautiful and the trail offers connectivity to other natural areas, but the park is too open (i.e., not forested enough).
Trail conditions & character
“The stream is beautiful and the trail offers connectivity to other natural areas, but the park is too open (i.”
Plan your run at Central Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitecoralville.org
- Phone+1 319-248-1750
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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