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.

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.

First time here and first to review. Mount Trashmore is a city park built over a closed landfill…read morethat offers nice views of Cedar Rapids, IA. You first park in the lot and sign in on a computer waiving liability. There are 4 trails. 3 walking and 1 mountain biking trail. I was brave and walked zig zag uphill on Stumptown Trail. It's 5000 feet and 1 mile uphill. I stopped at scenic overlook to take some pictures and walked a little more to grassy mound or the top. I took the overlook trail down which was 3400 feet or 5/8 mile. This was a wide gravel road. The Stumptown trail was also gravel. Some were jogging, I just walked as I didn't want to fall. My husband did the trail 948 which was a 1/8 mile ADA accessible loop trail. On the way down the overlook trail there were some benches and signs about methane gas, and compost center. The landfill was cleaned up and tall grass is growing everywhere. According to my map brochure the 60 acre landfill was closed in 2013 and it took 25,000 dump truck loads of dirt to cap. You can bring your dog on a leash. Who would have thought walking on an old landfill would be so cool. The place that you sign on has modern flushable bathrooms.

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!

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.

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!

Whimsical unpaved multi-use trail at the far corner of Wanatee Park. I like havIng a nature trail…read moreright up the road, even if it's rather minimal. There's a picnic area at the inner trailhead as it's close to the small lodge I believe. I tend to use the access off of 31st St instead of driving through the park. I've seen more runners than dog walkers on the trail, but wayyy too much poop. It also gets really muddy and buggy when the weather is right, so it becomes unenjoyable for me. I'd recommend in dry weather during the daytime so you don't step in mud or poop.

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!

This is more like the high end suburban/country subdivision of RV Parks, every bit as wonderful as…read moreyou can imagine, unless you HAVE to have a pool, an on site store, and cheap yucky pizza. This county park is stunning and full of great space and the opportunity to really enjoy the beauty that Iowa offers without being stuck in a forest. There are a limited number of spaces with electric, water, and sewer located in loop A. The remainder of the spaces all come with electric and water. The spaces are ample with huge concrete slabs for easy leveling, an additional large concrete patio, and a secure and safe burn out at each site. There is a ton of grass around the sites usable for pick-up football games, frisbee, tag, water balloon wars--name it. Nearby, there are ample walking and biking trails and a dog park that is enormous. The dog park is only about mile from the camp grounds and includes two enormous fenced areas areas--one for large dogs and one for small dogs. Beyond these, there is an all-dog excersise area with a walking path. Off loop B is a walking path that holds a hidden wooden bench swing, which is the result of an Eagle Scout project. This is a great place to really take in the beauty of the area and decompress. There is a lot of rag weed and golden-rod, so be aware and bring medicine if you have allergies. We paid $35/night for full hook-ups--far less than most KOAs and far more beautiful. The campground is typically open from April 15-October 15. Strongly recommended! The common restrooms and showed are extremely clean.

I am giving this a 5 based on the fact got in late and left early. We only needed an overnight…read morestay. The spaces were concrete and so level we did not unhook our truck since we were there one night. Very quiet and exactly what we needed for our purposes!

Scenic and popular park with plenty of picturesque spots along the Cedar River and woodsy hiking…read moretrails. It was very busy when we visited one weekend, especially along the Cedar Cliff Trail at the far end of the park. We encountered several beautiful viewing areas of the river along this trail and also a short trail up towards the cute camping cabins. There are lots of stone benches to rest on. A wedding was in progress at the lodge, which is available, according to the website for day use. Some of the trails (like the one leading up to the lodge from the beach) are narrow and winding....but fun to hike! I particularly liked all the stonework we came across, such as could be seen with the signs, shelters and restrooms.

Palisades is my favorite local outdoor escape. My only complaint is that it's not a larger park,…read moremostly so the trails can be longer. They have a few different routes to explore through the woods and along the river. At the right time of day with the sun coming through the trees, it can feel pretty magical. I don't know that I'd describe the trails as beyond beginner, but there are some steep and rocky portions that require a sure foot. Speaking of rocky bits, if you're a climber, there are a few spots in the park to do so once registered with DNR. Along the river, you'll find folks fishing and there's a boat launch somewhere too. The park also offers camping and cabins. There's a reason Palisades is such a popular spot for special photos - particularly in the fall, it's absolutely gorgeous! Grab a hammock and your hiking boots and get on out there!

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.

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.