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Sunrise Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Pleasant Hill, Iowa · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Sunrise 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.

ShadedStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Clean playground with swings plus soccer fields at a grassy neighborhood park.

What runners say about Sunrise Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (80 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“There is clean and fun playground equipment, a covered shelter with a grill, basketball court, and green space for a pickup football or soccer game.”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“Wonderful breeze and good shade in the morning from this location and lots of green space for any outdoor parties!”

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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“Wonderful breeze and good shade in the morning from this location and lots of green space for any outdoor parties!”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“You also have a soccer/ basketball court, playground for all ages, shelter for shade and eating, and restrooms!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Parking lot is a little small, but it worked.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Sunrise 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
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitepleasanthilliowa.org
  • Phone(515) 309-9453

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 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 Sunrise Park

5415 E Oakwood Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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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.