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Darwin L. Judge Park.
4.6 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Marshalltown, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Darwin L. Judge 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 Darwin L. Judge Park.
Good park for a quiet walk with the dogs. There is a connection to the bike path here so most of the others you see are going to and from the bike path. We are usually the only ones using the west 3/4 of the park when we go. We let the dogs off the leash to run and releash if someone else happens to come.
Hidden Marshalltown gem that's perfect for a quick walk, picnic, or bike ride with the family. Safe, clean, and right next to the big bike trail!
Very nice place to enjoy nature. We had a wonderful walk with my wife and my Mother in law.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Darwin L. Judge 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemarshalltown-ia.gov
- Phone(641) 754-5715
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
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