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Leach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 Google reviews · Running trail in Bettendorf, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Leach 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.
Bike-friendly park, featuring walking paths along the Mississippi River and views of the I-74 bridge.
What runners say about Leach Park
“Nice walking path, peaceful, beautiful scenery.”
Well maintained park that offers a nice short walk and a unique view of the bridge too. Small picnic shelters make a nice place for a picnic, here downtown.
This is an awesome area to visit, whether you're on foot, bike, or boat. There are bike / hike trails going both directions down the river, as well a boat ramp and plenty of picnic tables and benches. There's an awesome view of the i-74 bridge, including a walk under the bridge if you want.
Leach Park was a nice quiet spot to walk, bike, or take in the views of the Mississippi. There were plenty of benches and also a few porch swings. The paved path that continued underneath the bridge was great for walking or biking.
We went at night to see the lights on the bridge and it was awesome to see the lights changing on the bridge! Didn't get to walk on the pedestrian bridge or walk along the paths, but I will definitely be returning during the day time!
Trail conditions & character
“From under the shelter the river view is great and the picnic tables are convenient for a lunch.”
“The low clouds in the fog make for a pretty light show ( or on a scientific level allows you to see the city light pollution ) Theres a boat ramp.”
“boat ramp, bathrooms, picnic spot, a place to fish, benches to sit on and watch river traffic.”
Plan your run at Leach 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitebettendorf.org
- Phone+1 563-344-4113
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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