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Perkins Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 374 Google reviews · Running trail in Burlington, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Perkins 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.
Shaded and clean green space with a playground and a picnic area, as well as walks, for all ages.
What runners say about Perkins Park
“A beautiful and well maintained park.”
“It is also a beautiful place to walk as well as sled when the snow falls.”
“This park has a nice sidewalk system on one end, making it a perfect place for walking, running, biking or mobility challenged persons to enjoy.”
“Lots of wide open spaces for kids of all ages.”
I had some time to kill between errands, decided to take my dog for a walk. This park has a nice sidewalk system on one end, making it a perfect place for walking, running, biking or mobility challenged persons to enjoy. There are a couple of bridges a gazebo and benches.
This is a great Park if you just want to take your kids to play. Or even if you want to get out and just go for a walk in the park. There is sometimes a few rowdy kids or they will be using profanity.
A beautiful and well maintained park. The playground equipment choices are varied. The walking trails are well maintained. The picnic shelters, both indoors and outdoors, are clean and well taken care of.
Love this park! Go there every day in the warm seasons. There is so much to do. Large playground, swings, bathrooms in the summer, covered picnic area, benches, lots of room to walk and explore!
Trail conditions & character
“It is also a beautiful place to walk as well as sled when the snow falls.”
“Large playground, swings, bathrooms in the summer, covered picnic area, benches, lots of room to walk and explore!”
“It has an excellent playground and some wonderful hills for excellent sledding.”
“Love to take my dog n my 3 Grand kids there to play plus other things that's fun to do there.”
Plan your run at Perkins 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteburlingtoniowa.org
- Phone(319) 753-8117
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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