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Railroad Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Running trail in West Des Moines, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Railroad 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 farmers market and occasional bands, plus a space for picnicking.
What runners say about Railroad Park
No playground or permanent restrooms so just a heads up. It's located by a great shopping district (that does have public restrooms). Great place for community events or just to sit and rest if you're out in the area. Check it out around the Holidays or Thursdays for events and Farmers Markets.
Was there for a car show, Valley Junction is a great place to walk around and see
Trail conditions & character
“No playground or permanent restrooms so just a heads up.”
Plan your run at Railroad 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
- Websitewdm.iowa.gov
- Phone+1 515-222-3444
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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