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Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,154 Google reviews · Running trail in Council Bluffs, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tom Hanafan River's Edge 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.
Public park with a naturalistic wetland & forest as well as sports facilities & a playground.
What runners say about Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park
“This is really a gorgeous park, especially with the bridge in its view.”
“Great walking/running trails that connect Omaha and CB for a great ride/jog”
We went to the "No Kings" anti-Trump rally and had a long walk to the park. The area was well designed for such events. Parking could be difficult at the park, so we walked about 10 blocks from the casino parking lot (Harrah's).
Really fun spot! We liked the looking up sculpture and the pedestrian bridge is a great walk. There was a playground that wasn't opened yet but it looks like it will be neat when it is We didn't go there after dark but the field with all the lights is a very clever idea! Visit if you are in the area!
Such a fun and fairly space! After the bridge walk it was the perfect place to play and rest our legs before the walk back. Not to mention the amazing artwork! There are restrooms and free water is provided in the visitor building.
While acknowledging a history where Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park may have experienced periods of regrettable underutilization or neglect, the current trajectory is demonstrably one of thoughtful and assertive revitalization.
Trail conditions & character
“This is really a gorgeous park, especially with the bridge in its view.”
“There was a playground that wasn't opened yet but it looks like it will be neat when it is We didn't go there after dark but the field with all the lights is a very clever idea!”
“DESPERATELY need parking solutions 😆 the foot bridge was pretty at night but not much fun after a 9 hour concert.”
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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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecouncilbluffs-ia.gov
- Phone+1 712-328-4650
- Social Instagram
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 |
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