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Snell-Crawford Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 336 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Dodge, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Snell-Crawford 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.
Picnic site with grills, sand volleyball, disc golf, walking trails & a playground.
What runners say about Snell-Crawford Park
“Easy parking and didn't see any garbage laying around, very clean picnic tables.”
“Very beautiful trail to walk on especially during the fall!”
“Clean, family friendly, nice newish playground equipment.”
One of my favorite places. Beautiful, historic park. Soldier Creek winds and babbles through the lower park. Works Administration structures from the 1930's are still in place. The upper park has a modern playground, volleyball courts, and cooking and picnic areas.
Beautiful park. Teenage kids (middle school in assuming) were being somewhat destructive (they destroyed the bathroom) and loud (yelling slurs and profanity) towards each other while we were trying to have a family picnic, but had a good time anyway.
Very nice park for kids and family! Not very many spots to grill if you want that I have seen. We used the only accessible area with picnic benches and a grill that I seen anyhow. I can't say for sure if there is a bathroom but I didn't see one. The kids love the play place and walking through the water
The trails over the bridge are an easy, flat walk on pavement. Strollers, walkers and wheelchairs will have no problems. Stairs leading to plateaus for the more adventurous are a fun side adventure. A volleyball pit and frisbee golf course add value to your visit.
Trail conditions & character
“Bathroom stunk so bad had to go out and vomit otherwise everything was great”
“Easy parking and didn't see any garbage laying around, very clean picnic tables.”
“We used the only accessible area with picnic benches and a grill that I seen anyhow.”
“The trails over the bridge are an easy, flat walk on pavement.”
Plan your run at Snell-Crawford 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefortdodgeiowa.org
- Phone(515) 573-7144
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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