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Deer Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Ankeny, Iowa · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek Park
My boys call this "zip line park!" Because yes, there's a zip line and it's AWESOME! There's a bike/walking path the goes around the whole park. There's a basketball court and soccer field. 2 separate playsets as well as some climbing stuff and swings. Wood chips are the surface on the playground.
Sweet playground with bball court, soccer goal, zip line and 2-3 play structures and covered picnic tables and paved walking trail around it. Not a lot of shade, wood chip covering. Good park
This gem of a park is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. A walking path around the park with a basketball court and soccer field/goals. A very safe area for your kids!
Trail conditions & character
“There is also only woodchips so don't have to worry about sand getting all over the place on your littles!”
Plan your run at Deer Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteankenyiowa.gov
- Phone+1 515-963-3570
- Social Facebook
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 |
Running trails near Ankeny
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
