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Haines Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 266 Google reviews · Running trail in Altoona, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Haines 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.
Laid-back outdoor space known for its picnics amid trees and slides, plus tennis and basketball courts.
What runners say about Haines Park
“The equipment is well kept, plenty of space to play field games, a large shelter for birthday parties and gatherings.”
“Beautiful park my dogs love to stop and smell the flowers when we go there.”
“It Has lots of different play equipment for kids, nice shaded areas to sit and eat lunch tennis courts, basketball court and a fun rocket sculpture.”
“Cute little park on the edge of town, clean and quiet.”
“In the summer the park hosts free live music and family friendly events.”
Awesome park! Bathrooms, open shelter with eight tables, two tennis courts, two kids playground areas, drinking fountain, full court basketball court, lots of room to spread out or run around, rose park, amphitheater and plenty of shade (no sunscreen needed)!
Great park. Well taken care of with a tennis court, basketball court,a few playgrounds,a big splash pad and a well taken care of gazebo and flower path. Our kids love it
Cute little park on the edge of town, clean and quiet. Nice for those who live close by to walk their dog or let the kiddos play.
Trail conditions & character
“It Has lots of different play equipment for kids, nice shaded areas to sit and eat lunch tennis courts, basketball court and a fun rocket sculpture.”
“Beautiful park my dogs love to stop and smell the flowers when we go there.”
“Clean, fun equipment, beautiful landscaping, public bathroom even!”
“Beautiful park my dogs love to stop and smell the flowers when we go there.”
“Cute little park on the edge of town, clean and quiet.”
Plan your run at Haines 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitealtoona-iowa.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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