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Heartwell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 478 Google reviews · Running trail in Hastings, Nebraska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Heartwell 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.
Park with a playground, picnic tables, fishing, and a walking trail, plus a public restroom.
What runners say about Heartwell Park
“The only downside is that a few people don't clean up after their dogs”
“A gorgeous little lake Park in the middle of town and a perfect stop for a romantic visit if you're looking to enjoy a quiet romantic night with a loved one.”
“A gorgeous little lake Park in the middle of town and a perfect stop for a romantic visit if you're looking to enjoy a quiet romantic night with a loved one.”
Very nice park. They have a walking trail. They stock it fish. Good place to just enjoy being outside.
This is a lovely little park and offers a nice walk around the park to stretch your legs .. 0.75 miles (?). The neighborhood is made up of attractive homes with various architecture styles.
Very nice and peaceful here! Nice place to walk also. Pretty fountains and ducks to feed. Also you can fish but I don't fish but my son does.
Nice relaxing family friendly park. This park offers fishing, a child play ground area, wadding pool and picnic tables. Feed the visiting ducks and geese and enjoy a quiet stroll around the beautiful water or have a seat on one of the many benches and read a book.
Trail conditions & character
“A gorgeous little lake Park in the middle of town and a perfect stop for a romantic visit if you're looking to enjoy a quiet romantic night with a loved one.”
“A gorgeous little lake Park in the middle of town and a perfect stop for a romantic visit if you're looking to enjoy a quiet romantic night with a loved one.”
“There is a picturesque bridge leading to a beautiful tree in the middle of the water, several water fountains and a trailing creek.”
Plan your run at Heartwell 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
- Websitecityofhastings.org
- Phone+1 402-461-2324
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 |
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