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Penn Meadows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 307 Google reviews · Running trail in North Liberty, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Penn Meadows 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.
Recreational park featuring a baseball field, children's playground & baseball-themed splash pad.
What runners say about Penn Meadows Park
“We took our children here many times and it is a safe and clean location for children to play.”
“I love the benches under the big shade tree where I can watch the kids play and enjoy some quiet time getting lost in a book!”
Penn Meadows Park – Review: Located in North Liberty, Iowa, Penn Meadows Park is a well-maintained, spacious park ideal for families and sports lovers: - Multiple playgrounds for kids of different age groups. - Baseball and soccer fields used for local leagues and casual games.
Would highly recommend checking out this cute park. Plenty of activities for various age levels and stages and the small splash pad is just the cherry on top. After enjoying a good play time, be sure to walk over to the ice cream shop on/around Front St.
Great town park with a ton of options for activities for families. Full of baseball games at the multiple diamonds in the summertime. Soccer fields, multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, pavilions, and a nice system of paved walking trails.
The ball fields are very nice however the park could use more parking spots. Also it's difficult if you are pulling a wagon, cart or cooler to one of the fields due to the gravel that is used for the walking surface.
Trail conditions & character
“It also appeared that the local little league plays on the ball diamonds, so the restrooms are larger and better equipped than those you see in most parks.”
“There is a covered picnic area for birthday celebrations, a splash pad, playground, ample parking and wide open spaces.”
“I love the benches under the big shade tree where I can watch the kids play and enjoy some quiet time getting lost in a book!”
Plan your run at Penn Meadows 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenorthlibertyiowa.org
- Phone+1 319-626-5700
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 am–11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30 am–11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30 am–11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30 am–11:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30 am–11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 4:30 am–11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 4:30 am–11:30 pm |
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