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Somersby Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Ankeny, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Somersby 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 Somersby Park
Last time we can to this park it was 5 years ago. They have greatly improved with parking and nice little trail. Ad it is still close to the dog park
Nice park,hoops,paved path,lots of green space....looks like playground was designed bad as water pools there
It's a nice park with lots of things to climb and play on with a path to walk around too.
Trail conditions & character
“We've only been to the dog park, haven't really been near the people park but can view it from the dog park.”
“It's a nice park with lots of things to climb and play on with a path to walk around too.”
“Beautiful memorial, dog park, basketball courts, soccer nets, and a portapotty”
“They have greatly improved with parking and nice little trail.”
Plan your run at Somersby 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteankenyiowa.gov
- Phone+1 515-963-3570
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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