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Lakeview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Urbandale, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Shape
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakeview 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.
Calm, natural lakeside park with trails for walking and bike riding, plus picnic spots and swings.
What runners say about Lakeview Park
“Beautiful park great access to multiple area bike trails may be small and lack parking but very beautiful”
“This park is a peaceful and beautiful place, great for walking and jogging.”
“I found a perfect bench shaded by pine trees where I could study and watch all the ducks and geese.”
“I love coming here for my morning walks—the pond is peaceful, the wildlife is always a nice surprise, and when the sun is shining, it feels like the perfect way to start the day.”
This was the perfect spot to study for grad school finals. I found a perfect bench shaded by pine trees where I could study and watch all the ducks and geese.
Nice little lake with a trail around it that links to other trails in the neighborhood. School parking lot has a trail that leads to park. Good place for walking, running, even biking. Nice backdrop for pictures here. No restroom or play area for kids, but there are benches around the lake and picnic tables.
This park is a peaceful and beautiful place, great for walking and jogging. It is also good to go with the family and have a picnic.
A nice neighborhood park with paved paths that connect to the larger regional trail network. It's a good place for a walk in the evening after supper, or for inline skating--though the loop doesn't take too long to circle on skates!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park great access to multiple area bike trails may be small and lack parking but very beautiful”
“It is also helpful that the park is connected to Urbandale Middle School's parking, making it easy to park and enjoy.”
“I love coming here for my morning walks—the pond is peaceful, the wildlife is always a nice surprise, and when the sun is shining, it feels like the perfect way to start the day.”
“I found a perfect bench shaded by pine trees where I could study and watch all the ducks and geese.”
“No restroom or play area for kids, but there are benches around the lake and picnic tables.”
Plan your run at Lakeview Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- 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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