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Days Run Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Urbandale, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Days Run 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 Days Run Park
This is a nice neighborhood park which is attached to the greenbelt trail as well. Plenty of open space grass area for human and pet activities. The park has a play area and a covered shelter as well.
Very nice compact neighborhood park that had slides, swings, half of basketball court and some other props for kids. Connected to trail and a lot of green surface.
Really nice park with something for everyone. The playground has three big slides, a smaller slide, tic-tac-toe, regular swings, and baby swings. There are walking trails, a half basketball court, benches, a grill, and a covered picnic shelter with lots of tables. I also love that it has a Little Free Library nearby.
Updated playground in convent location within neighborhood. Has a trail that goes through it, a big green space and half court for basketball. Also had a cover pavilion. Would be nice if there was a water fountain and restrooms.
Trail conditions & character
“No restrooms, but otherwise a wonderful place to bring kids, have a picnic, or just enjoy a walk.”
“Would be nice if there was a water fountain and restrooms.”
Plan your run at Days Run 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteurbandale.org
- Phone(515) 278-3963
- 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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