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Mayors Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Elk Run Heights, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mayors 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.
What runners say about Mayors Park
“Such a clean environment Great playground.”
Wonderful park! The creek is a hidden little gem too. Kids enjoy the bridge. Plenty to do with playground equipment, ball court, sand volleyball, shelters, and NEW paved trail looping system and dog park!
This place doesn’t get enough love. They have put SO much work into it. Go check it out. Such a clean environment Great playground. Grills Volleyball Basketball. Softball. Dog park. Walking trails….
Great for family, friends, and coworkers to go and have fun. Love that I can take my mini bike on the trails or plays a game a baseball/softball. Love it great park.
Had never been to this park and enjoy places with dirt/grass trails. This would be beautiful when things are green. Cute creek that follows the path and many unique trees (I love trees!) A cool suspension bridge also. There is also a paved path which we will try to do another time! Would recommend a visit.
Trail conditions & character
“Plenty to do with playground equipment, ball court, sand volleyball, shelters, and NEW paved trail looping system and dog park!”
“Plenty to do with playground equipment, ball court, sand volleyball, shelters, and NEW paved trail looping system and dog park!”
Plan your run at Mayors 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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