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Pfeiffer Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 271 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Falls, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pfeiffer Springs 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.
Riverside park with ball fields & courts, a playground, sheltered picnic tables & walking paths.
What runners say about Pfeiffer Springs Park
“Plenty of interesting plants and wildlife and the trails are always very clean and walkable”
“Beautiful park along the bike path that includes a children's playground, a baseball diamond, and a shelter with picnic tables.”
Love this park. Plenty of interesting plants and wildlife and the trails are always very clean and walkable
Great park to hike or bike, love the trials and hiking paths in this area.
Great park with surrounding trails to Hartman reserve, George Wyth, and downtown Cedar falls. There is a jungle gym, a field big enough for multiple soccer games, and even a baseball diamond. Great for a jumping off point for a bike ride and to enjoy the outdoors
Great park with plenty of wide open space, some steep-ish short hiking trails down into the old fish hatchery, shelters with roofs and concrete floor with BBQ pits on poles nearby, a public restroom (not the nicest ever but it does the job and has running water and flush toilets), is right on the paved trail system…
Trail conditions & character
“There is a very nice playground for children, a public restroom and a trail for walking.”
“Beautiful park along the bike path that includes a children's playground, a baseball diamond, and a shelter with picnic tables.”
“They have 2 shelters, 2 baseball diamonds, basketball court, play ground and a big open field to throw a ball around or let your dog run around.”
“The local paved bike trails go through the edge of this park.”
“The park's bike trail extending to Green Hill Road is an excellent route for endurance cycling, offering long stretches ideal for maintaining speed.”
“Features access to trails with a bike repair station and water fountains with dog bowl for pets.”
Plan your run at Pfeiffer Springs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteia-cedarfalls4.civicplus.com
- Phone+1 319-273-8636
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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