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Crystal Cove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 394 Google reviews · Running trail in South Sioux City, Nebraska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crystal Cove 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.
This 60-acre park features a lake, biking & hiking trails, an 18-hole disc-golf course & more.
What runners say about Crystal Cove Park
“This place is awesome for short walk, fishing, and more clean area for family-friendly.”
“Part of the loop is still really exposed to the freeway, which is a bit loud and not peaceful.”
“Ample parking and a police presence make it family-friendly, with a few pavilions and picnic tables for lunches.”
Walked around the trail took about 30 minutes that's because I'm pregnant and just walked around instead of jogging but the place is kept very nice and clean they also have porta potties and a dock area you can see some fishes in the lake. They also have playgrounds.
Quiet & clean. Simple park with a large circular, concrete walkway that goes around a large pond. It's on the edge of town but still gets plenty of traffic, ppl walking, riding bikes or jogging. Luckily, they made the pathway wide so plenty of room when u do cross others paths.
Nice park with paved walking trail that loops around the lake. Part of the loop is still really exposed to the freeway, which is a bit loud and not peaceful. Police are very responsive to the neighborhood around the park, make sure you park in the park's parking lot!
Nice walking trail around the lake, very pretty view, bathroom available, picnic tables and play area for kids, they also have a building for events. First time there and enjoy it and will be back before I leave Nebraska!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice walking trail around the lake, very pretty view, bathroom available, picnic tables and play area for kids, they also have a building for events.”
“Nice walking trail around the lake, very pretty view, bathroom available, picnic tables and play area for kids, they also have a building for events.”
“Simple park with a large circular, concrete walkway that goes around a large pond.”
“Ample parking and a police presence make it family-friendly, with a few pavilions and picnic tables for lunches.”
“Part of the loop is still really exposed to the freeway, which is a bit loud and not peaceful.”
“The water level is high this year, which has made most of the shoreline difficult to access without a boat.”
Plan your run at Crystal Cove Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(402) 494-7500
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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