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Forest Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Running trail in Bettendorf, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Forest Grove 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.
Clean open-air space where families can picnic and kids can romp at the playground.
What runners say about Forest Grove Park
“It took a minute to figure out how to turn the faucet on for the hand sink in the restroom, but they are nice, clean & smell fresh.”
“The pavilion is beautiful and provides much-needed shade on this hot day.”
“Only drawback is that it faces due west with no shade to block the sun if you meet for an evening meal in the summer.”
Nice, clean, spacious park. Very nice shelter with bathrooms. Parking is easy and there's plenty of spaces. Not much shade on hot days though!
Great park with playground that’s appropriate for young and a little older kids. Excellent pavilion with restrooms, drinking fountains, and grills. Nice basketball court, plenty of parking, walking trail, and lots of green space. I wish there was more shade, though.
Beautiful & spacious shelter for gatherings. Only drawback is that it faces due west with no shade to block the sun if you meet for an evening meal in the summer. Sun in your eyes at sunset. Planners did not recon this when it was built.
Trail conditions & character
“It took a minute to figure out how to turn the faucet on for the hand sink in the restroom, but they are nice, clean & smell fresh.”
“Only drawback is that it faces due west with no shade to block the sun if you meet for an evening meal in the summer.”
“Love that it has clean restrooms, is well lit and hosts uniquely designed play structures.”
“The pavilion is beautiful and provides much-needed shade on this hot day.”
“Restrooms, parking and playground all close together and stroller /wheelchair friendly.”
“Restrooms, parking and playground all close together and stroller /wheelchair friendly.”
“Excellent pavilion with restrooms, drinking fountains, and grills.”
Plan your run at Forest Grove 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebettendorf.org
- Phone+1 563-344-4113
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10:30 pm |
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