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Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Park and Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Urbandale, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Park and Arboretum'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.
Serene area featuring trees, benches and picnic spots, plus hidden statues.
What runners say about Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Park and Arboretum
“The walking trails are beautiful, well-maintained, and offer a peaceful escape where you can truly enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.”
“The walking trails are beautiful, well-maintained, and offer a peaceful escape where you can truly enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.”
“Nice shaded areas with benches and even a port-a-potty at the entrance.”
“The walking trails are beautiful, well-maintained, and offer a peaceful escape where you can truly enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.”
“Beatiful, family friendly park!”
This is a wonderful park for walking or in our case walking our dog. It has several hard surface paths going through and beyond the park to walking paths beyond the back yards of private residences to other residential areas. Hopefully not too many people will take the time to read this.
I absolutely love Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Park and Arboretum! It’s the perfect place to unwind and connect with nature. The walking trails are beautiful, well-maintained, and offer a peaceful escape where you can truly enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. Highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone who loves nature!
I love this park. It's usually calm and quiet when I walk there. There's lots of lovely flower plantings and it's nice to be in an area with a lot of trees. There are cute little statues around. There's a drinking fountain that also has a doggy drinking fountain as well.
Really nice garden path wide new concrete walkway. Cute animal and bird statues all around. Different species of trees, shrubs and flowers. Nice shaded areas with benches and even a port-a-potty at the entrance. Enjoy watching birds and small animals. My two Dogs really love pooping in the tall grass!
Trail conditions & character
“The walking trails are beautiful, well-maintained, and offer a peaceful escape where you can truly enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.”
“The walking trails are beautiful, well-maintained, and offer a peaceful escape where you can truly enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.”
“There's a drinking fountain that also has a doggy drinking fountain as well.”
“This is a wonderful park for walking or in our case walking our dog.”
“Nice shaded areas with benches and even a port-a-potty at the entrance.”
“Really nice garden path wide new concrete walkway.”
“Lovely walking paths, easy to access parking, and benches to rest and enjoy the scene.”
Plan your run at Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Park and Arboretum
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websiteurbandale.org
- Phone(515) 278-3963
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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