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Greenbelt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Clive, Iowa · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Greenbelt 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.

ShadedLit at nightRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Greenbelt Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (44 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“A little early In the season, but well kept trail.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The River walk is home to some gorgeous deer which I photographed.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Greenbelt Park ( 4 stars due to sand ) - Fun park with swings - big shelter with restrooms - next to the bike trail - lots of shade and parking”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Quiet and lovely place to walk or ride in the late afternoon.”

This Park and Path is Amazing. The River walk is home to some gorgeous deer which I photographed. Also, the beavers are quite active as seen in my photos. They have a nice dam in process.

★★★★★ — Kendall , Dec 2021

Cute, small. Bike trail access and parking lot. Playground. Large shady shelter with BBQ grills.

★★★★★ — Jennie , Jun 2022

Greenbelt Park ( 4 stars due to sand ) - Fun park with swings - big shelter with restrooms - next to the bike trail - lots of shade and parking

★★★★☆ — Trevor , Jul 2022

Calm little park with nice trails. Bathroom was cleaner than most park bathrooms I've seen in Iowa and surrounding areas.

★★★★★ — Benjamin , May 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 44 reviews →

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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Greenbelt Park ( 4 stars due to sand ) - Fun park with swings - big shelter with restrooms - next to the bike trail - lots of shade and parking”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Greenbelt Park ( 4 stars due to sand ) - Fun park with swings - big shelter with restrooms - next to the bike trail - lots of shade and parking”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Greenbelt Park ( 4 stars due to sand ) - Fun park with swings - big shelter with restrooms - next to the bike trail - lots of shade and parking”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Greenbelt 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofclive.com
  • Phone+1 515-223-5246
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–10:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–10:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–10:30 pm
Friday 5:30 am–10:30 pm
Saturday 5:30 am–10:30 pm
Sunday 5:30 am–10:30 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 Greenbelt Park

Clive, Iowa

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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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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.