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Kennedy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 650 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Dodge, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kennedy 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.
Camping is popular at this 400-acre natural area with hiking trails & a lake for fishing & swimming.
What runners say about Kennedy Park
“Very nice, nice sites clean bathroom/ showers Play grounds for kids, walking paths.”
“Lots if trails, golf course, shelter houses, public bathrooms, boat docks, beautiful scenery, dog stations for picking up and tossing their business.”
This is a very nice, very well-kept park. It sits against Badger Lake for all of your favorite water activities and there are plenty of trails to peruse. The play area is enjoyable for both children and adults. The bathroom facilities were clean and seemed as if they were regularly maintained.
Absolutely a clean and inviting park! Lots if trails, golf course, shelter houses, public bathrooms, boat docks, beautiful scenery, dog stations for picking up and tossing their business. Wonderful experiences every time!
Great place for family gatherings, walking on trails and pretty much anything else you want to do outside. Bring a pole and do some fishing. Bring a camera and take pictures of the wildlife. Enjoy nature.
Love their trail and perfect camping site!! My first thought was this place to take my 4 year graduation college photoshoots as I also enjoy hiking up here as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots if trails, golf course, shelter houses, public bathrooms, boat docks, beautiful scenery, dog stations for picking up and tossing their business.”
“Lots if trails, golf course, shelter houses, public bathrooms, boat docks, beautiful scenery, dog stations for picking up and tossing their business.”
“You can stay on the new paved trail or explore the older trail that has been mostly graveled.”
Plan your run at Kennedy Park
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemycountyparks.com
- Phone(515) 576-4258
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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