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Schuetzen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · Running trail in Davenport, Iowa · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Schuetzen 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.

ShadedScenicHilly

Wooded park featuring trails for hiking, trail running and walking.

What runners say about Schuetzen Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (101 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“The park is truly beautiful; plenty shade and a wonderland of trails and natural beauty.”

A beautifully, privately owned park open to the public, Schuetzen has a lot of character with trails that have varied terrain, verticality, and tranquility. Really nice place to trail run with laps and some hill climbs.

★★★★★ — Traveler , May 2022

I decided to host my first event (Wubbz. Love. And Grub.) And it was beyond perfect!!! The park and facilities were immaculate. The staff was so helpful and kind. The park is truly beautiful; plenty shade and a wonderland of trails and natural beauty.

★★★★★ — Danny , Sep 2022

Beautiful and well maintained! Definitely a hidden gem 😊 Definitely a hike, so be prepared.

★★★★★ — Emily , Aug 2020

Small, quaint, lovely park for walk with historic touch. Guardrails for steep areas.The recent derecho felled many trees. Volunteers have worked hard to clear trails. Have seen some great birds during migration. Tucked away.

★★★★★ — Christine , Nov 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“The park is truly beautiful; plenty shade and a wonderland of trails and natural beauty.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The park is truly beautiful; plenty shade and a wonderland of trails and natural beauty.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“You get a very good workout going up and down hills on the trails.”

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Plan your run at Schuetzen 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • Websiteschuetzenpark.info
  • Phone(563) 449-2358

Hours

Monday 6 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–7 PM
Thursday 6 AM–7 PM
Friday 6 AM–7 PM
Saturday 6 AM–7 PM
Sunday 6 AM–7 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 Schuetzen Park

700 Waverly Rd, Davenport, IA 52804

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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.