Best parks and nature in Iowa City (US)
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Hickory Hill Park (Park)
1439 E Bloomington StHickory Hill Park is most popular around 11 AM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Sundays.
Hickory Hill Park was acquired in 1967. Amenities include two shelters, restrooms, trails, open space, and natural area.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Happy Hollow Park (Park)
800 Brown StHappy Hollow Park is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Happy Hollow Park was acquired in 1945. Amenities include a playground, shelter, restrooms, basketball hoop, softball/baseball/soccer recreation field.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
James Alan McPherson Park (Park)
1858 7th Ave CtJames Alan McPherson Park is most popular around 6 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
James Alan McPherson Park was acquired in 1951. The original park name was Creekside Park. The park was renamed in 2021 in honor of James Alan McPherson, a literary legend in Iowa City. Amenities include a playground, shelter, restrooms, basketball court, softball/baseball recreation field, community orchard, trail and open space.
Sturgis Ferry Park (Park)
1300 S Riverside DrSturgis Ferry Park is most popular around 12 PM on Mondays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Sturgis Ferry Park was acquired in 1972. Amenities include a boat ramp, riverfront, and natural area.
Reno Street Neighborhood Park (Park)
516 Reno StReno Street Neighborhood Park is most popular around 7 PM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Reno Street Park was acquired in 1971. Amenities include a playground, shelter, community garden, and open space.
Glendale Park (Park)
1250 E Jefferson StGlendale Park is most popular around 12 PM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
Glendale Park was acquired in 1966. Amenities include a playground and open space.
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