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Parker's Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Mason City, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Parker's Woods 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 featuring a playground and picnic tables, plus a public restroom.
What runners say about Parker's Woods Park
“Great little park, clean, safe, fun for the littles!”
“Large park with plenty of structures for kids of all ages.”
Large park with plenty of structures for kids of all ages. Next to a walking/bike trail.
Always well kept. Trail that runs along side the river and under the bridge crossing State street. Tennis courts and playground with shelter nearby. Bathrooms available. Seasonal availability only.
Smaller playground equipment for little ones. More enclosed yet wide so kids can run and nice shelter. Pretty place.
Great place for children and plenty of shade. Bathrooms were not open.
Trail conditions & character
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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 — reported by runners
- Websitemasoncity.net
- Phone+1 641-421-3673
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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