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Prairie Heights Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 203 Google reviews · Running trail in Davenport, Iowa · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Prairie Heights 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.

Lit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Prairie Heights Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (203 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A great little park with jungle gym for kids and ball diamonds. A branch library is also located here as well as a small quiet neighborhood for walking with no major hills or high traffic. Restrooms available.

★★★★★ — David , Jan 2018

Pretty park with lots of grassland and birds. There are grass trails that are mowed. There is a library and a playground.

★★★★☆ — Dawn , Jun 2026

Good park no parking other then on street or library so may need to walk a bit but cool little park none the less.

★★★★☆ — Jason , Nov 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Good park no parking other then on street or library so may need to walk a bit but cool little park none the less.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Prairie Heights 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.
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecityofdavenportiowa.com
  • Phone(563) 328-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Prairie Heights Park

5600 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA 52807

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.