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East & West Peterson Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Ames, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 3.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from East & West Peterson 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 East & West Peterson Park
“Everthing is turning green💚 there are turtles and frogs and so many beautiful birds.”
“Nice quiet park around the old quarry that we used to swim in as kids.”
one of my favorite places to walk and unwind. Everthing is turning green💚 there are turtles and frogs and so many beautiful birds. You can walk, ride your bike or your horse.🐴 Winter now , but still beautiful. Once there's snow you can cross country ski or ice fish.
Great place for hiking and geocaching on unpaved trails. All trails are well marked.
Beautiful place with lots of hiking trails, fishing spots and a swimming area. Also a great place to rock hunt!!!!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice quiet park around the old quarry that we used to swim in as kids.”
Plan your run at East & West Peterson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance3.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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.
- Websitemycountyparks.com
- Phone+1 515-232-2516
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10:30 pm |
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