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Iditapark

4.5 ★★★★★ 276 Google reviews · Running trail in Wasilla, Alaska · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Iditapark'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.

HillyRestroomsWater

Area featuring a basketball court, bike track, jungle gym, skateboard park, trail and sledding hill.

What runners say about Iditapark

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (276 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The grounds are clean, equipment well kept, and it has a little bit of everything to keep my crew (age 1-14) entertained”

This is right near our house so we love the location. They host fireworks, music in the park, local markets, and more. It's nice to see it get more use than just a park. The playground is large and fenced in which is really nice for multiple kids.

★★★★★ — Megan , Nov 2020

What a great park! I've been taking the kids here since they could walk, Mikey is 5 now. It is starting to show it age. I hade to call the Parks Dept about some of the equipment. But when things get used this hard for this long who doesn't expect that.

★★★★★ — Michael , Sep 2020

Iditapark, located in the heart of Wasilla is always a great place to bring the kids on a sunny day. The park has everything a kid could dream of to climb, slide, and hide in.

★★★★★ — Aaron , Aug 2025

Was getting water at the bulk water station, across the street from the park, great sledding hill, or to learn the basics on your new snowboard. Plenty big if its your first time. We all started here in The beginning. An soft grass hill is kind on your body.

★★★★★ — Timothy , Nov 2020

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“The park is surrounded with covered picnic tables, open grassy areas, bike trails, a skateboard park, bike pump track, tennis courts, basketball courts and public restrooms.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 7 mentions

“Was getting water at the bulk water station, across the street from the park, great sledding hill, or to learn the basics on your new snowboard.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Was getting water at the bulk water station, across the street from the park, great sledding hill, or to learn the basics on your new snowboard.”

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Plan your run at Iditapark

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
  • Phone(907) 373-9010

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–11:30 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 Iditapark

594 W Nelson Ave #220, Wasilla, AK 99654

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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.