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Lew Clarkson Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 230 Google reviews · Running trail in Johnston, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lew Clarkson 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.
Sports complex with athletic fields and facilities and a public restroom.
What runners say about Lew Clarkson Park
Great sized open area near the neighborhood for many activities that require space. Batting cages are awesome, and the park is interconnected through large trails that link up to other trails
Nice, two-three mile walk along Green belt Trail. Beautifully renovated Johnston park .. Terra Park, on Pioneer Parkway.
Trail conditions & character
“They only have Porta potties available for bathrooms and no concussion stand.”
“They did have a food truck come to the parking lot as well during games.”
Plan your run at Lew Clarkson 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofjohnston.com
- Phone+1 515-727-8091
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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