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Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Ottumwa, Iowa · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Memorial 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.
Relaxed recreation spot with a Frisbee golf course as well as playground equipment and picnic tables.
What runners say about Memorial Park
“Great place to stop on a road trip, bathrooms were clean, kids loved the park and there was a nice shady spot to have a picnic.”
My children love the older play equipment here at Memorial Park. Park is well kept and has many things to do. Walking/mounting biking trails, disc golf..
There are 5 miles of well-marked mountain bike trails. Incredibly fun!
My younger kids loved it. Playground kept them entertained, swings and spinning swing too. Has options for baby swings. Loved running up and down the hill. Ended up playing with sand once they got their energy out. Public fountain and restrooms missed.
Love the side park for babies and the area w the picnic tables/shelter for groups of larger/older kids. Great trails for big kids/grown ups. Frisbee gold course across all the areas.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to stop on a road trip, bathrooms were clean, kids loved the park and there was a nice shady spot to have a picnic.”
Plan your run at Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofottumwa.com
- Phone+1 641-682-7873
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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