Great park we found out about from friends who discovered the ENORMOUS play structure here. The…read morepark includes the aforementioned playland, some baseball diamonds, an aquatic center and plenty of free space for the chilluns to burn off some energy. The benches and pavilions are quite nice as well and make for some perfect outdoor dining on spring evenings. It's located on the east side of Iowa City just past Sycamore mall, so it's a bit of a jaunt for those in North Liberty or Coralville. That said, it's not all that far and it's worth it for the playland. A must check out for families and close to Jimmy Jacks so you can get some legit takeout BBQ while you're here!

Do you ever wish there was an adult playground?…read more You know, where you could swing gleefully, strain to monkey across some bars or slide as you grin ear to ear-- maybe even build a completely BA sandcastle? Oh and most importantly, this mythical dream park is for ADULTS ONLY. If you have, consider yourself warned: DO NOT go to Mercer Park. Because oh my gosh, you'll be totally jealous at what the Iowa City kiddos get to play on. Iowa City's largest play area (I'm hard pressed to think of a bigger one) is only two years old and is pure magic. It's got a sensory play center, a net climbing course, a MASSIVE tower with enclosed slide and equipment meant for kiddos ages 2-to-5. There are also shelters, picnic tables, grills, lit baseball/softball fields, tee ball field, tennis courts, a refurbish old fire engine play structure... you name it-- it's got it. Even the indoor aquatic center lives at Mercer, too. There's ample parking and literally kids (and adults?) of all ages will enjoy it. My kids (ages 2 and 4) absolutely love the ginormous tower and crazy four person seesaw. Come check it out!

Oh Napoleon Park. What don't you have?…read more There's a playground-- with a fabulous rubber surface under a sail providing some shade from the relentless Iowa summer. My six year old can climb and play with friends while his big sister hits and throws with teammates on the softball field. I love it. There's a merry go round, teeter totter, and climbing structure. The playground is nestled between ballparks and the concession stand-- a haven for littles. This complex also boasts a plethora of parking, a picnic shelter with picnic tables, restrooms, concession stand and eight softball fields. (Some of which have shade, but about half of them do not-- you've been warned.) The surfaces of the fields themselves are pretty decent, as are the dugouts. Oh, and let's not forget that there are lights at each field! Overall, a pretty solid spot for a complex and playground in Iowa City.

This is quite possibly my favorite play structure in Iowa City. It lives in the heart of the…read morepedestrian mall and is always crawling with kiddos. Screams of glee and children running around like crazy people are normal around this green Iowa City staple. The structure is right next to the Iowa City Public Library and sits on a soft rubber floor. As a parent, I definitely appreciate that my kids aren't playing in sand or hot asphalt! Park benches surround the jungle gym and always has parents watching their kids but also soaking in the downtown atmosphere. With the addition of Gene's and their patio, I love having a drink as I watch my kiddos play in the summer now that they are a bit more self sufficient -- and when the students are out of town, so it is less crazy busy. The Weather Dance Fountain is right next to the play area, as well. My ONLY knock is lack of shade. Holy cow! Bring your sunscreen, baseball caps and expect to roast on summer days. Park in the Dubuque Street Ramp for a short walk to the park, and first hour free!

This is not a five star paddleboard lake! Anybody who gives this five stars is on crack! It's a…read morebeautiful nature area, but it is not a paddleboard area. I feel a total duck hunting vibe here. I'm not rating the business, just the lake.

Had an awesome time with my friends at Terry Trueblood Recreation Center this weekend, and a great…read moreexperience at Fin and Feather H2O when renting peddle boats and a paddle board. It was really crowded when we got down to the boat rental area, but the staff on hand did a nice job getting everyone to fill out waivers in advance so we were ready to go when some more boat rentals came in. Overall, the water equipment we rented was in great shape and we had a great time out on the water. Fin and Feather H2O also offers a variety of snacky items you can purchase if you're exhausted when you get back, including Heyn's Ice Cream and some other fryer food options. It's a nice little manmade lake, (pretty shallow) and they do a nice job running this place, which rents out paddle boards, kayaks, peddle boats, and canoes. Highly recommend if you're looking for a way to enjoy the nice weather!

Loved visiting here at Debut Dance! Had a blast! The kids are talented, the kids are sweet and…read moreeager to learn. Such a fun and great environment. If you're looking for a studio I highly recommend this one! "Dance Training is Life Training" - Joe Tremaine :)

Came here to kill some time in between appointments. Being a native Cedarapidian, I've never…read morevisited City Park. On the coldest day of the year I decided to park my car and watch the birds ---- bald eagles to be exact. At least 25 of them. Just, wow! Is this an Iowa City thing? If so, I'd drive here just to bird watch at City Park more often. Looks like a fabulous little park (from what I can see under all the snow). Would be a fun place to come back and visit during the warmer months. Recommend - if for no other reason than to bald eagle watch!

One of Iowa City's signature parks, new investments in the last few years have really improved this…read moreriverside gem. At more than 100 acres, it's massive and divided into Upper and Lower City Park. Outdoor pool? Check. Huge, new adventure playground? Check. Trails? Check. In addition to standard play features, City Park also boasts Riverside Theatre's Shakespeare Stage, historic cabins and public art. I do wish the pool was a modern aquatic center and the park had more wintertime activities, such as an outdoor skating rink. All around though, a solid place to spend a morning or afternoon!

There's a lot going on here! I'll work my way from the front (directly entering) to the back…read more Immediately you will come to the high school baseball field. This field is top notch, by the way. :) Moving on is the concession stand and restrooms. Restrooms are small and have 2 stalls, but clean. There are several youth baseball and softball fields. The fields are well kept. Most of the fields have bleachers, however we typically bring our own chairs. Directly behind the baseball/softball fields are the youth soccer and football fields. Bring your own chairs for soccer and football games. Although there is a LARGE parking area, parking can be tight and/or non existent when all of the youth sports are happening. SRNA also has a tennis court, basketball hoops, and sand volleyball. The final building is the Timber Dome Lodge, which deserves it's own review. The Lake Macbride Trail starts here, which is a beautiful 5 mile trail into Lake Macbride State Park. Around the entire complex is a walking or biking trail. There are a couple of ponds used for wildlife conservation. The City of Solon does a great job of maintaining this area!

This is a great park if you have children. It features a splash pad for children in the summer and…read morea nice playground. It has a covered area with tables for birthday parties and grills for public use. The easiest way to find it and park is on Lakeside Drive. Street parking so not ideal. Park is also a Pokestop, and is active with Pokeswarms, so you can attach a lure and play while the kids play.