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Moats Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 222 Google reviews · Running trail in Indianola, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Moats 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.
Park offering a playground, picnic areas, grills, and basketball courts, plus a public restroom.
What runners say about Moats Park
“Basketball ball court (Chris Street Memorial) is nice as well, and the small ball field at the top of the hill is typically well maintained.”
It's a solid park with an area for younger and older kids. You can walk to different eating places or the bike trail. It has permanent restrooms opened seasonally and a nice shelter, as well as half basketball courts.
My twins love this park!! 🥰 so much space to run or walk!, very nice playground, very clean restrooms!! 👌
Trail conditions & character
“It has updated park equipment, bathrooms, a reputable log area for parties, ( outdoor of course), basketball (M.”
Plan your run at Moats 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteindianolaiowa.gov
- Phone+1 515-961-9420
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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