We are from out of town and our dogs needed to burn up some energy. Incredible dog park!read more

Oh yeah. My dog just died and went to heaven. A place to…read moreplay fetch. A place to run. A place to make new friends. Its a pretty awesome park. There's about 3 enclosures. One area is enclosed for little dogs and another enclosed area for big dogs...and last but not least.... there's an enclosed training park for big/med sized dogs. The training park has a bunch of doggy obstacles for your furry friend to train on. If your dog needs a drink, there's also a nice watering station there too.

This is an awesome dog park!…read more We stopped here twice while visiting and both times were enjoyable. There's plenty of space for the dogs to run/play, as well as lots of places for owners to sit. We attempt the jumping posts but our dog was not having it- cool for the dogs who figured it out! If you keep walking to the back of the dog park you'll see another gate. Go through the gate and follow the path for a couple of minutes and you'll find a creek. It's a nice area for dogs to be able to run and get wet. The walking trail is always nice if you're dog free but looking for a way to get some fresh air.

Park was clean and spacious. There were lots of other dogs there and there was plenty for all of…read morethem to do!! Also love the location and that it is connected to other trails and areas.

The park has always been very well kept large parking lot lots of room for small and large dogs my…read moredog and I have been going to the park since he was 6 months old he is now 5 years old so we have enjoyed the park a great deal just in the last year I have had problems with the owners of the dogs they do not follow the rules I have been in the park last five or six times I've had small dogs attack my dog and I've had large dogs attack my dog the owners do nothing they do not leave the park as the rules States they do not do anything so I have to leave that said I believe they need someone out there to enforce the rules so we all can enjoy the dog park with our dogs

Fantastic dog park. Plenty of space for both big and little dogs and plenty of benched for the…read morehumans. There's also drinking fountains on both sides. Usually has a number of dogs running around but can definitely support 2 dozen dogs easy.

Such a lovely beach a few minutes out of Rochester!! Visited this area before but didn't realize…read morethey had a whole beach (only saw the areas where boats would go in) The water was pretty clear considering there was plenty of people there. Also saw some small fish. The sand does have rocks in it, so just be aware. They have showers, restrooms and a place where you can rent gear. The campground seemed clean (just drove by it), and they had a playground for the kiddos. There are trails nearby too but didn't explore them. So happy to revisit this place and will definitely be visiting again!

Watercraft (canoe, paddle board, kayak) rentals are affordably priced and in good condition. The…read moreriver was beautiful to paddle on and the birdwatching is excellent. I only wish they were open later than 6 during the summer!

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

Most of the owners I've seen here are really irresponsible…read more The park itself is pretty good. It's just the bad owners that make my experience at this park miserable. I've gone here almost every day for the last 6 months, and whenever the weather got nice, there would be a bunch of people coming out to enjoy the weather and socialize. The issue is, they tend to forget about their dogs while they look at their phone, chat with their friends, or even flirt with someone *sigh*. Folks, if you go to ANY dog park, I sincerely implore you to: * KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR DOG 100% of the time, or aim for as close to 100% of the time as possible. If you are engrossed in your phone or flirting with that handsome stranger, you are not seeing that your dog just growled at another dog for no good reason. Or you just miss the part where your dog pooped near the fence, and then someone else would inevitably step on it and spend a good 10 minutes cleaning it off of their shoes. *sigh* * Please SCOOP YOUR DOG'S POOP. "I didn't see it" is not a good enough excuse. Again, you should keep an eye on your dog most of the time (see first point above). * Please FILL IN ANY HOLES YOUR DOG DUG. Otherwise some poor person is gonna step into the hole and twist their ankle. * Please DON'T BRING CHILDREN unless you are 100% sure they know how to interact with dogs appropriately AND you keep an eye on your kids AND your dog 100% of the time. The dog park is NOT a playground for kids. I've seen parents bring their toddlers, let them sit on the ground, and then when a friendly dog approached the kids to say hi, they shove the dog away (???). Dude, when you come to the dog park, be prepared to interact with a dog, okay? Also, realistically, how do you plan to monitor your toddler AND your dog at the same time? If your kid AND your dog are really well trained, maybe it could work, but most parents that come with kids and dogs usually just fail at either monitoring their kids or their dogs. * If your dog plays inappropriately / aggressively, please correct them AND TEACH THEM TO STOP THAT BEHAVIOR. Biting is NOT the only inappropriate behavior. Humping is also inappropriate, since many dogs don't like being humped. Pushing other dogs to the ground, cornering other dogs and not letting them move or get up, growling at other dogs simply because they are nearby, .... those are all BULLYING behaviors and need to stop. I'm not saying your dog is bad. But if your dog does the above, you need to be the responsible owner, step in, and teach your dog to be polite. If your dog behaves inappropriately, one day it might meet a dog that takes it the wrong way, and before you know it, a dog fight ensue. PREVENTION IS KEY, people. Oh yeah, and please read the park rules. They are posted at the gate. Seriously, read the rules and follow them, people. They are meant to keep people and pets safe. 1 recent review said the dog park is really clean recently. Dude, you know why? It's because I started picking up the extra poop EVERY TIME I go to the park, and I've been doing it for months now. Yep, I pick up after OTHER PEOPLE's dogs, because I figure if the park is filled with poop, other people will think "oh we don't have to pick up poop. No one does." So I just do more than my share and pick up the extra poop anyway. But my patience is running thin. So please, all of you, start stepping up and doing the right thing. Train your dog, pick up after it, and get your nose off of your phone while you are at the dog park. Exasperatedly yours, frequent dog park goer

Had high hopes for the Paw Park. Our dog loves to run around and chase and be chased. However, this…read morepark was one big pile of dog-doo. There were maybe 10 other dogs, so the place is popular. But you couldn't walk around without dodging piles. I watched one small dog do his business right up close to the gate were most people were standing, and no one made a move to clean up. We had to cross 20 yards of a minefield to clean up after ours. I plan to contact the city to try and get my $5 donation back I put in the slot. It is possible that the condition is related to weather (big snow melt, late winter), but still inexcusable for the other owners. If you go, be a decent human being and clean up after your pet.

We stopped here only because we saw the billboard on I90. So pleased we did. Great park for the…read morekids to enjoy. The musical area is a great place to just bang away a few tunes. The museum has a large amount of memorabilia and info on the green giant also some pillsbury doughboy. If you have the time I would suggest trying to do the mini giant statue scavenger hunt through town. We had a blast finding all 24 statues and seeing all that the town has to offer. We are very glad to have stopped here.

Love this place! This was a nice car brake from driving. Had a blast playing musical instruments in…read morethe area next to it. Great stop thru our travels!!!

Was in the park to go on the Mystery Cave tour and see Historic Forestville. We decided to go on a…read morehike and walked along the a river trail. The park is a perfect way to spend a summer day!

This review is about the park area only not the Mystery Cave which is further down the road…read more Start with the unfortunate news, the walking bridge to the historic town of Forestville was closed. I did read about that in the state's info about the park ahead of time. I picked up a map at the office and was told there is a stone walking bridge at marker 8. More bad news on the trail. The field and location maps show markers on the trail but the numbers didn't correspond with the ground signs as many were missing. I just couldn't find the temporary bridge, or marker 8, but took a decent hike on the other trails. The park isn't as scenic as others but there is a variety of trails from easy to difficult, which is what I like. Some steep hills will test your true endurance. Driving out about another 1/2 mile I see more trails I missed, lo leads to marker 8.

always good .....always fun... If the weather coOperates sitting out by the lake is great. OR go…read morefor a good breakfast..

Prices have gone up A LOT! Chicken salad sandwich $18.99. Pulled pork sandwich $19.99. Beer…read more$6something. Ordered Carbless received Whiteclaw $9something. Waitress said it wouldn't change price. Will not go out of my way to go back.

Small but exceptional!!! The fragrance as you walk on the paved paths as well as smaller gravel…read morewalkways are so soothing. Water features, interactive planting areas, open area with seating ( several sections) and yard games. This is a gem in the middle of Clear Lake!!! I truly enjoyed walking ( even doing several laps) is the well kept, loved gardens

Central Gardens in Clear Lake is a beautiful place to spend a few hours on a summer day. I go…read moreseveral times during the season and each trip is different, new colors and varieties seem to bloom throughout the season. It is a great place to grab a lunch to go from one of the great local restaurants and enjoy nature. Do not forget to bring your camera and take some of the beauty home with you. If your timing is right, you can take in one of dozes of the summer events they have planned. One of my favorites in picnics & Performances on Sunday afternoons. Grab a bottle of wine, your lawn chairs and enjoy great local musicians.