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Willow Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 170 Google reviews · Running trail in West Des Moines, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Willow Springs 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 offering picnic tables, a playground, a trail, and basketball and tennis courts.
What runners say about Willow Springs Park
“It has bathrooms with running water, sinks, and water fountains and it's very clean and tidy.”
“Lots of more unique playground equipment for kids of all ages.”
Beautiful, safe, and secluded. I am so grateful it was here--we were traveling through and needed a place for our three littles to run off some pent-up energy, and this playground was at the right place at the right time.
Nice park with a number of staple amenities: - Dedicated parking - Shelter with picnic tables - Restrooms (not the nicest but passable) - Full basketball court - Single Tennis Court - Walking path (apparently .
A cool little park in a good neighborhood. My intention was to find a running trail, and this park’s got it! It’s a 10’ wide paved trail, that meanders through other nice neighborhoods and among a creek. And it’s got this modern art thingy, so, it’s hip!
Toddler play area, bigger play area, picnic area, basketball court, tennis court, open field, running path, this park has it all. It has bathrooms with running water, sinks, and water fountains and it's very clean and tidy.
Trail conditions & character
“It has bathrooms with running water, sinks, and water fountains and it's very clean and tidy.”
“It’s a 10’ wide paved trail, that meanders through other nice neighborhoods and among a creek.”
“It has bathrooms with running water, sinks, and water fountains and it's very clean and tidy.”
Plan your run at Willow Springs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Websitewdm.iowa.gov
- Phone(515) 222-3444
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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