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Edmundson Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 423 Google reviews · Running trail in Oskaloosa, Iowa · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Edmundson 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWater

Park featuring a playground with a rocket ship slide, plus a swimming pool and a dog park.

What runners say about Edmundson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (423 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful property with a great golf course, and one of the best disc golf courses in the state.”

Nice park with a fishing pond, local swimming pool and small waterpark, neat wooden playground for kids, disk golf for young adults and many scenic places to relax quietly for older adults along with a 18 hole golf course conjoined. Not to mention the city bike trail also makes a pass through the park.

★★★★☆ — Usdhs , Oct 2017

Edmudson Park is a beautiful place all year round! Especially in the fall with the leaves, or in the spring when everything is starting to bloom! You can walk along walking paths, play Frisbee golf and baseball! If you like to golf there's that too! Beautiful ride on a bicycle or a motorcycle!

★★★★★ — Nathan , Oct 2022

We all grew up in this park. Beautiful property with a great golf course, and one of the best disc golf courses in the state. Great swimming pool and a dog park. The recreation trail goes through the park and provides an excellent view of the pond/lake. There are four shelter houses perfect for family gatherings.

★★★★★ — Richard , Aug 2019

Beautiful & decently maintained. Great place to go on walks for the whole family. Can't wait til it warms up a bit more. I love how open it is. Also, they got a great disc golf course & a water park too! Check it out if you're in the area!

★★★★☆ — Akira , Feb 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Beautiful property with a great golf course, and one of the best disc golf courses in the state.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“A dog park that actually pretty good sized for your dogs to run around!”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Bathrooms are available, but leave much to be desired.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“Completely wheelchair accessible and a great asset to Oskaloosa!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Clean water fountains and bathroom.”

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Plan your run at Edmundson 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteoskaloosaiowa.org
  • Phone(641) 673-9431

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Edmundson Park

1304 Edmundson Dr, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.