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John G Bergfeld Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Dubuque, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from John G Bergfeld Recreation Area'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.
Pond-front, 0.81-mile-long park showcasing a playground, a fishing jetty, a picnic shelter and wildlife viewing.
What runners say about John G Bergfeld Recreation Area
“It has a good, clean playground with a nice retention pond and wildlife.”
“Beautiful trail and views of the pond and wildlife to walk and see after work or a long week!”
Not perfect but still a decent place for a good walk. Its roughly a .81 mile loop which takes approximately 15ish minutes to walk for someone near 6 foot at a leisurely pace.
A great little park in the middle of one of the industrial parks. It has a good, clean playground with a nice retention pond and wildlife. It also has a nice walking trail to mix up the scenery.
Great place for a walk, run or a bike ride. They also have bathrooms, picnic tables, benches and a playground. I see people fishing here too.
Beautiful trail and views of the pond and wildlife to walk and see after work or a long week!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail and views of the pond and wildlife to walk and see after work or a long week!”
“The land is well maintained around the walking paths and if you cant find parking u can park in the YMCA lot.”
“I saw people fishing, dog walking, and enjoying friendly conversations.”
“They also have bathrooms, picnic tables, benches and a playground.”
Plan your run at John G Bergfeld Recreation Area
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitecityofdubuque.org
- Phone+1 563-589-4263
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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