Iditapark / Cottonwood Creek Trail

The feel

This is a mellow paved loop in Wasilla past ballfields and a creek, easy enough for a family spin or a commute. The loop is about 4 miles and runs May through October.

Iditapark itself has a large playground, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, a skate park, a BMX track, a bocce court and an outdoor amphitheater. The trails link into a wider network of roadside trails throughout Wasilla.

What to expect

Route and terrain

A paved loop of about 4 miles, rated easy, past ballfields and a creek.

Kids

Easy and mellow, a good fit for a family spin.

Season and access

May to October.

Mingo says

Ride it between May and October. Start at Iditapark and extend the ride along the roadside trails if the loop is too short.

Before you go

• Plan a longer ride by linking into the roadside trails across Wasilla.
• Stop at the playground, skate park or BMX track in Iditapark.
• Check the City of Wasilla parks page for the current state of the Cottonwood Creek trail system.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.