Top rated Parks in Iowa City

Experience the best that Iowa City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 32 places from Park category.

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Mormon Handcart Park
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ We visited the park to get in some steps, which turned into a history lesson. The trail is mainly shaded through the woods and is well paved. The various plaques that tell the story of the early Morman settlers' journey to Utah. They took the train to Iowa City and built handcarts for the rest of th...
4.80 (48 reviews)
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Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ Maybe not somewhere to go in the middle of winter but it's a very beautiful place.
4.70 (733 reviews)
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Thornberry Dog Park
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Park with fenced areas for small dogs & training, plus a pond, walking path & shelters.
4.70 (457 reviews)
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Hickory Hill Park
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Scenic forested park featuring many walking & running paths, picnic tables & grills on 185 acres.
4.70 (369 reviews)
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Riverfront Crossings Park
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πŸ‘ This is great place to go walking biking or do any sports activity. Side walk are wide and flat. River is in the west side of the park and this part of the river is great spot for fishing. Big Grove Brewery is on the East side of the park which make it amazing place close to great food. Very bright...
4.70 (135 reviews)
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James Alan McPherson Park
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ The park is undergoing a total renovation and it's looking really good! They have replaced the very old basketball hoops, they're placing an area for swings and a jungle gym structure is also starting to take place. The canopy looks fantastic; there are sidewalks connecting all areas and benches thr...
4.70 (53 reviews)
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Hubbard Park
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ A little park right outside the IMU, on the U of I campus.. The Iowa River runs along side it...
4.70 (40 reviews)
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Hickory Hill Park East Entrance
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ Awesome nice to be out with nature. Grabbed some nice pictures
4.70 (39 reviews)
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City Park
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Riverfront park featuring a playground & sports fields, plus a seasonal pool, amphitheater & rides.
4.60 (491 reviews)
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Willow Creek Park
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Airy recreational park featuring trails, picnic tables, a soccer field & a children's playground.
4.60 (224 reviews)
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Waterworks Prairie Park
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200-acre park with 3 mi. of paved paths around ponds & prairies, plus trailhead parking & benches.
4.60 (161 reviews)
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Kiwanis Park
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great park with a uniquely fun playground area for the kids. Lots of tunnels, bridges, and non-typical playground type adventures to be had in an area rather secluded from much of the open space and trails that compromise the remainder of the park. There is also a nice and fairly new commercial grad...
4.60 (141 reviews)
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Court Hill Park
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ It's a simple park. It's basically a green space for whatever. There is some hidden playground equipment south of Friendship Street and a much larger green space for baseball or soccer. It's nice to have such a large space as a park in the middle of residential.
4.60 (65 reviews)
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Hunter's Run Park
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Laid-back community gathering place with a modest playground, picnic tables & trails.
4.60 (64 reviews)
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North Market Park
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ Nice neighborhood park with good vibes. I was there during a concert (the Awful Purdies πŸ˜ƒ) and the park was full of action. Lots of kids on the playground, some activities in tents, and lots of folks watching the band. They have a playground - not super new but the equipment is pretty nice and my...
4.60 (43 reviews)
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Pheasant Hill Park
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is a nice park with lots to do for older kids but i dont recommend bringing the little ones if you expect them to be able to play there really isent a small child friendly play structure i broght my little one there after not being ther in years and i noticed the new play structure but my chil...
4.60 (31 reviews)
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Mercer Park
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Amenities here include an indoor pool, gym, picnic/BBQ area, playground, sports courts & ballfields.
4.50 (409 reviews)
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College Green Park
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πŸ‘πŸ‘ Pretty nice multi use park. There is a playground for kids and a basketball court. Nice grassy areas. It is surrounded by houses and a short walk from downtown. Photos from the gathering of the IC Pride parade day.
4.50 (177 reviews)
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Peninsula Park
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😠 Be on the lookout while at this park. I returned from disc golfing to find our vehicle broken into and personal belongs stolen. This happened in broad daylight.
4.50 (113 reviews)
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Tower Court Park
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πŸ‘ Nice little park! It may be small, but it packs a lot of great features into its small area!
4.50 (47 reviews)
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