I went to this park to sit at a picnic table under shelter and write Yelp reviews. :) It is a nice,…read morepeaceful park to go to that usually tends to not be very busy. There is a playground and swingset at this park along with some trails that head into the behind neighborhood. There was a family of 4 at the park playing on the playground when I arrived and they stayed for most of the time I was there. It was nice to sit outside in the shade and enjoy the outdoors. Will definitely return to this park, maybe even with my dog to take on a walk here.

By park standards, this isn't anything special unless you're a walker / jogger. There's essentially…read moresome open lawn area with a track circling it. The playground is very nice, though. There are two large structures with multiple slides of varying heights, and other things like ladders, firemen's poles, etc. There are also a few smaller stand-alone items, as well as benches for the tired old parents like me. The only downside to the playground is that it's not fenced in. It's in the center of the track / field, though. So the only ways your kid would make it into the street is either if your kid is the Flash, or you're a very distracted parent.

Perfect place for the entire family -- walking trails, connecting bike paths, and one of the best…read moreall-ages playgrounds in Cedar Rapids. While the playground doesn't have a lot of shade, it does have nice bathrooms nearby and water fountain -- complete with a dog-friendly spout!

I recently traveled to Cedar Rapids with a friend to drop off my friend's daughter who was going to…read morestay with her friend who lives there for a couple weeks. We dropped the kids off at the playground - which looked amazing; I was tempted to play there myself lol - and we walked around the park for an hour or so. It is huge, and there is a lot of nature to admire. It was a bit confusing to find the entrance we needed since the park is so large. We turned into the wrong entrances a couple of times until her daughter's friend remembered enough to direct us on where to go to access the playground.

I used to love bringing my kids to Noelridge park, but have been opting to drive further away to…read moreother parks lately. Noelridge park has become super sketchy, with questionable characters loitering about and someone was nearly murdered in a drive by shooting there last year. If you're looking for a little slice of Chicago gun violence or place to conduct illegal activities, this place might be the place for you. If you're a parent looking for a nice place to take your children, scout out the crowd carefully before parking.

This park has a beautiful flower garden for the summer. Please stop by and enjoy what Cedar Rapids…read morehas to offer. My suggestion is to enjoy a Panera picnic right by the flowers.

Quiet park area tucked away behind the commercial area off of Boyson Rd…read more There is a small playground for the kids, and a wide open disc golf area. Not many trees, so there is little shade in the summer. In season there are also restrooms available. A surprising amenity is free wi-do.

Great place in town for a walk with nice city views! Not much shade for hot days but we had an…read moreovercast chilly spring day so it was nice. The facility was very nice with a check in area and bathrooms. Don't forget to get your free compost next door!

Very interesting place. It's got some history and it's fun for recreation. But before you go to the…read moreformer landfill mountain, you have to check in. I didn't know beforehand that it was privately owned, and I'm sure for liability/insurance purposes they require everyone to sign in before heading up the trails. Speaking of which, there are three different trails. All go up to the top of Mount Trashmore. One is strictly for bicyclists, one that both walkers/runners/bicyclists can use and then there's the short route (or road) that is also the steepest of the three. I chose the last one, and boy they were not kidding on how steep it was. But I made it. You get great views of the city of Cedar Rapids from the top, and they have sitting areas. The chemical smell from nearby was kind of a turn-off, but hey - I guess nothing can be perfect.

This is a great trail/hiking spot. It is located on the edge of an old residential area of Cedar…read moreFalls. The trails are well-maintained. Even in March (when there is nothing green in Iowa), it was a great place to hike and birdwatch. Most all of the maple trees are still tapped (which I had never seen). This is a great spot in a town that has numerous walking trails.

Wonderful place to visit however it does link up with other trails and other sites the best piece…read moreof advice I can give is to drop a pin on your car when you park because it might not be the easiest thing to find

Its about 2 miles from my house. The bank fishing sucks due to the weeds. Camping was awesome over…read more4th july weekend. Beautiful scenery except for all the goose . The staff is helpful, friendly and polite.

Beautifly manicured and organized camping site. Staff super helpful too. Efficient RV dump!read more

I never found the nature center but it was my fault I took the wrong road but this is the most…read morenature I've ever been in in Iowa truly remote feeling. I would say the trail I found was filled with bugs, itchy plants and trails that seem to fade and pick up again.

From the owner: Wickiup Hill Learning Center is a nature center featuring hands on exhibits for kids, educational…read moreprogramming, field trips, history, and live animal displays. the outdoor area (751 acres) includes Wickiup Wandering Woods, an outdoor nature playscape. Enjoy 6 miles of interpretive trails within our woodlands, prairie, wetlands, and more!

Beautiful and secretly massive park (180 acres!!) with a variety of amenities to suit most…read morevisitors. Paved trails, playground, green space, amphitheater, community gardens, baseball diamonds, and more. You'll see many events hosted here, such as festivals, concerts, and fireworks.

This review is for Lowe Park's diamonds (different than the Pee Wee Diamonds, also located at the…read morepark). We were in town for a 10U softball tournament and left with a third place finish. #GoJaguars. Things I liked: - Diamonds. The park boasts four softball diamonds that are well maintained. - Concession Stand. Gotta love a well stocked, well priced and shaded concession stand! - Proximity to Uptown Marion. Gotta love a quick five minute drive to grab some food! Things I didn't like: - Holy Parking, Batman. You basically need to park at the adjacent middle school or high school parking lots on tournament days. It's a lot of walking so make sure you're getting there early! - The Shade Situation. Uh, what shade? There are some trees planted that in ten years will be amazing but as of now, expect it to be a hot one at Lowe Park. Overall, the Marion community is lucky to have Lowe Park. It boasts some rad looking trails, an amphitheater, arts + environment center, community gardens, sculpture trail, an inclusive play structure and some pretty well done ballparks, IMO. I definitely wouldn't be mad if we played here again!