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Rooff Park
4 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Waterloo, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rooff 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.
What runners say about Rooff Park
5 stars for raising us 5 stars forever keeping me safe and for the hanky-panky Jason Ennenga got under the slide . 5 stars for the best Rock character 5 stars for the late night all day basketball hoops with the Riverview Rums 5 stars for baseball with the boys and girls 5 stars for flying kites safely 5 stars for the…
Nice little park for kids 5 and under. Big field to run in and have fun.
Trail conditions & character
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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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewaterlooleisureservices.org
- Phone+1 319-291-4370
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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