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Lib’s Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 272 Google reviews · Running trail in Hastings, Nebraska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lib’s 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.
Local park featuring playgrounds, a splash pad and a 9-hole disc golf course.
What runners say about Lib’s Park
“Park is really clean and nice picnic tables right there under shade and bathrooms right there!”
“It's a great park for family to get together and enjoy our beautiful Spring and Summer months.”
“There's a great splash pad up and running during the summer, and two play structures, plus swings in a different area.”
“Park is really clean and nice picnic tables right there under shade and bathrooms right there!”
Pretty cute little Park. I remember when there used to be a swimming pool in this area and now it's just a splash pad and a pretty big playground. They have also added in a few disc golf baskets as well. There are a couple different sections of picnic tables for gatherings and a walking and bike path.
LOVE walking here!! The only recommendation I would have is making the sidewalk go around the park through the trees so it connects. Otherwise beautiful and there’s a splash pad!
There's a great splash pad up and running during the summer, and two play structures, plus swings in a different area. Kids who love spinning features will love it! My favorite unique feature is the adult/child swing that lets a caregiver pump while a baby/toddler sits in the small swing connected across from them.
Nice usually quiet park with trees and benches for peaceful enjoyment. Great walk, run, and ride paths, pubic areas, play ground, splash pad, and a small disc golf course. Well kept up park. Good place to hang out.
Trail conditions & character
“Park is really clean and nice picnic tables right there under shade and bathrooms right there!”
“Park is really clean and nice picnic tables right there under shade and bathrooms right there!”
Plan your run at Lib’s 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofhastings.org
- Phone+1 402-461-2324
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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