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Hope Martin Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Waterloo, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hope Martin Memorial 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.
A large shelter with picnic tables & a water fountains sits in this park with a playground for kids.
What runners say about Hope Martin Memorial Park
“This was surprisingly clean and was great time we spent walking around.”
“There's parking on each side, usually not crowded, you can either enter On either side off Ansborough Ave.”
Nice little park has some restrooms and a little playground. Has a swing set for the kids lot of room to run and play
Nice little pond. To walk around and to fish in!! Question, what happened to the port-a-potty? It's gone!!! Always had one
This was surprisingly clean and was great time we spent walking around. Also was very quiet and best part was “no mosquitoes “ 🦟
Decent sledding hill for kids, though it's not like there is much to choose from in this flat & boring locale.
Trail conditions & character
“I always meet some cool people if you see this and have a dog let's meet up lmao”
“There's parking on each side, usually not crowded, you can either enter On either side off Ansborough Ave.”
“There's parking on each side, usually not crowded, you can either enter On either side off Ansborough Ave.”
“Nice little park has some restrooms and a little playground.”
Plan your run at Hope Martin Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, 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.
- Websitewaterlooleisureservices.org
- Phone+1 319-291-4370
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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