Guthridge Park

2.4 mi

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.

Clark Park

4.0

1.0 mi

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.

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Brewed Imagination

(5 reviews)

3.7 mi

Took my grandson here for his 2nd birthday special day. He had a blast!! Lots of fun centers and…read moretoys. It was very clean and well organized. The owner was very friendly and welcoming.

Awesome play space!! The boutique is super cute and had tons of great finds. The owner, Jen, is…read moresuper friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend to parents of toddlers who are looking to get out of the house, meet other parents, and let their kiddos have fun in a safe, inclusive space.

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Lowe Park

4.7

(6 reviews)

4.4 mi

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!

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Morgan Creek County Park & Arboretum

4.7

(9 reviews)

5.7 mi

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!

One of the few places I visited when exploring the Cedar Rapids area. It was open Christmas day!…read moreWell maintained park that looks really brand new. Beautiful structures, playground and restrooms with hand sanitizer. Great trail that connects too for endless adventures. Solid experience!

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Shaver Park

3.0

2.7 mi

Good place to walk around and to hang out, a few to many disc golfers for my taste, it feels like…read moreI'm constantly ducking discs and picking up beer cans on the trail, but still a nice park. The place does feel a little run down at times but not tragically, and really it's no worse then any other CR funded park. Early in the morn the park is best, it's nice and quiet and easy to connect with nature while still being only 10 minutes from downtown and a nice easy stop on the morning commute.

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The Fun Station

3.7

(26 reviews)

10.4 mi

Fun in theory, but the execution and staff, need improvement…read more I came to this trampoline and activity center hoping for an easygoing day with the kids, and while we made the best of it, the experience left a lot to be desired. From the moment we checked in, the energy was off. The front desk staff member who greeted us (blonde hair, long fake nails) didn't make eye contact, barely acknowledged us, and came across as unfriendly and disengaged. In a place designed for kids and families, this kind of first impression matters, and unfortunately, it set the tone. The facility includes a climbing zone, a small café, an arcade, and open space for kids to play. Marlee, who was working at the prize area, was the absolute HIGHLIGHT of our visit. She was warm, upbeat, and engaging with every child who approached her. She truly brought the kind of energy this place should be known for: fun, respectful, and interactive. If every staff member had her approach, this would be a five-star review. She deserves a promotion or at the very least, recognition. That said, the rest of the staff seemed either disinterested or unprepared to manage the space. Kids were sprinting around recklessly, bumping into others and causing minor chaos with no supervision or redirection. Staff members were either too young, too inexperienced, or simply unwilling to intervene. Several arcade machines were broken, without signage, and remained so even after it was brought to staff's attention. Kids were losing tokens repeatedly and having to return to the counter to ask for help, which became frustrating and took away from the fun. This center has potential, but what it really needs is not just updated attractions, but a serious upgrade in staff training, supervision, and customer engagement. A fun place should feel fun, safe, and welcoming--and right now, it's missing the mark.

Had a great time there today. The staff was very friendly even with all the crowds for spring…read morebreak. My kids are already asking to go back.

Yep. Closed by 5 pm on Sunday. The hours. Says open til 6pm!

The entrance to the world of amazement

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Palo Beach

4.3

6.1 mi

Beach Playground…read more Boating Bird watching Winter drives and watch wildlife They have swings for adults Take a folding chair and blanket and chill ... Heard fishing good

Clean, clean , clean and lots of nature's offerings!!! My sis brought me here with the chillins'…read moreand 'twas a good time to be had by all. A boy plucked a fish about 10" long out of the water w his bare hands and a beaver made a cameo appearance trying to find his way to (I'm guessing) his 3 o'clock appt in the woods? This ain't Coney Island!!! ps- LEAVE YOUR ANNOYING CELL PHONES AT HOME.

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AirFX Trampoline Park

3.7

(38 reviews)

1.0 mi

We've come for 5 years and have always had a great experience. The owner (or manager) is amazing…read moreand has come to me of her own volition to ask me how she could improve the space to be more inclusive of neurodivergent kids. Never has this ever happened in any other establishment. We also had 2 birthday parties there that both went great! The party hosts are proper hosts, super helpful and attentive. If you are a parent of young kids you know how crucial having that help is. All the staff knows my son by sight and are always welcoming and really tolerant and patient with my AuDHD son who constantly runs into every place he isn't supposed to. We feel like family here. I haven't gone on a hectic day (intentionally) so I can't speak to the rule enforcement on those days, but I can say that I have seen the strictness vary depending on the vibe, age, and amount of kids there. I appreciate this because it's annoying to have to parent other people's older kids around safety if they are being too rowdy around the little ones. They're all still just kids, though! The only improvement they could make is adding a slide or 2, but maybe that is in the future! Who knows! The most important thing to me is the intention and advocacy I have seen in management. Keep it up!

Had the best birthday party experience here for our besties 5th birthday. We had a two hour party…read morewindow which included an hour of free play, pizza party, private party area, setup/clean up and access to everything. They have a fun little kid zone for toddlers under 48". Trampolines, games, foam pits, ninja warrior style obstacle courses, lots and lots to do for all ages. (Parents included) The service and team members were wonderful and friendly. I would highly recommend for your event or just a fun family friendly night out.

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Colonial Bowling Lanes

3.4

(36 reviews)

29.2 mi

We met up with another family to go bowling and our kids (and us parents) had a blast here!…read more It was brightly lit, the music was family friendly, the prices were reasonable. We ordered some pizzas a couple pitchers of soda and everyone had an awesome time. We'll be returning in the future!

I have grown up in Iowa City and since I was born, I remember Colonial Bowling Lanes being around…read more I've been to Colonial Bowling Lanes a handful of times in my life and have never had a bad time. Whether bowling or miniature golfing or just meeting friends for a drink and playing on the arcade machines, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers a variety of activities for all ages. They also have a small kitchen inside for guests to order food. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend everyone to check out bowling or miniature golfing at Colonial Bowling Lanes! Good times!!

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North Liberty Pool

3.3

(4 reviews)

20.5 mi

I would like to preface this review with a statement I heard my six-year-old exclaim upon the ride…read morehome from the North Liberty pool. "Mom this is the best pool I have ever been to, My expectations were shattered and I had the most gratifying experience I have ever had at an aquatic center" On a more personal note, I can attribute the saving of my marriage to the incredible staff at the pool, the way they were watching my child while he swam rekindled my love for my family as I saw the love the guards had for the other patrons. My child had had always been troubled and I admit that I did do a great job of disciplining him, however the swift responses by the guards when my sweet boy stepped out of line were magnificent and forever changed his attitude towards authority. The only complaint I can ever possibly think of would be the concessions stand lack of soft serve ice-cream and the indoor pools lack of a hot tub, however the pool's temperature is always at an acceptable temperature so that doesn't seem to be an issue. Although the pool does not have a hot tub, the other amenities more than make up for it. The slides had my children in utter elation after their first ride. We had just finished planning out trip to Disney World, but after our trip to the pool our children insisted that they had already been to the happiest place on earth. We immediately cancelled our plane ride and plan on coming back daily. The diving boards were like no other we had ever experienced, and the ropes felt like an excursion through a tropical rainforest. Finally, the bucket. Let me tell you about the bucket. There we were, waiting as the bucket filled with water. As it started to tip, I could feel the fear, joy and excitement coming from my kids' minds. After the many gallons of water rushed over our heads, I actually had become younger. I am convinced the water at this pool comes from the fountain of youth. Another lifechanging experience I had at the pool was when my mother passed out in the parking lot, a lifeguard sprinted over, backflipped over the fence, and immediately, with just their presence, resituated her, and healed her broken hip, she also appeared much younger. The incredible management at the pool is easily seen with their swift response to any and all complaints, even those coming from the Facebook group "North Liberty Moms" Which if I am being honest, paints the picture of the pool and their staff in an unaccreted and unfriendly light. The PH level of the pool is so incredible, I thought I was swimming in filtered drinking water, the water felt refreshing on my skin and took away all my wrinkles. Strangely enough the scar I had had since a child miraculously healed with just two minutes in the water due to the pools incredible healing properties, and the incredible watchful eyes of the lifeguards. I could write a book about all the incredible experience I have had at the pool. however, my kids are already begging to go back so I must leave now to take them, even though it will be a long three-hour drive.

North Liberty - Rec Mgr. Please hire more ethnic teens and young adults to balance the over…read moreabundance of White youth and young adults to work as lifeguards . When you have some many adversary white families that don't get monitored when " their children bully and antagonistic to the minority / ethnic children" it only a time when a parent will chastise that child when it's the Rec Mgr. / and attending Lifeguards on duty responsibilities to keep water safety . They doing a great job but they turn away their face to the obvious tension and don't follow through to either monitor that said " children are with a guardian!" And prevent the bullying of children in the pool. We are a sensitive community with diverse communities and we cherish our neighbors and desire our children to continue to play together in harmony.

Palmer's Family Fun

4.4

(8 reviews)

49.5 mi

Good family fun at a reasonable price. Lots of choices on what to do and stay awhile…read more Friendly staff and light drinks or snow cones to cool off. Kids had a blast.

My kids love this place! Batting cages, "jumpy pillow," go-carts, driving range, mini golf, laser…read moretag, soft archery (not sure what to call it) .. lots of other things. this place has something for everyone. Very laid back atmosphere and has rarely seemed overcrowded. Kept clean and pricing is very reasonable. Support local!

Race cars

Bounce area

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Dry Creek Park

3.3

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.

Bever Park

(2 reviews)

Lovely park with something for everyone to enjoy. The Old MacDonald Farm was a delight to visit. It…read morewas fun watching the children interact with the various farm animals. The duck pond(s) were in a tranquil setting and included a wide variety of ducks. The entire park had many trees offering plenty of shade on a warm summer day. A true gem in the middle of the city.

This place is great for the family! I enjoyed bringing the kids here for the petting zoo. The…read morechildren had a great time running around with the animals. I also walking around the park and enjoyed the scenery.

Shaver Park

3.0

Good place to walk around and to hang out, a few to many disc golfers for my taste, it feels like…read moreI'm constantly ducking discs and picking up beer cans on the trail, but still a nice park. The place does feel a little run down at times but not tragically, and really it's no worse then any other CR funded park. Early in the morn the park is best, it's nice and quiet and easy to connect with nature while still being only 10 minutes from downtown and a nice easy stop on the morning commute.

Fairfax Sports Complex

Very nice recreation area well maintained by city personnel…read more The is a paved walking trail around much of the park, as well as a playground for children, and two softball diamonds. A fenced off dog run has been added with two separate areas for large and small dogs. During warm weather there are clean restrooms open for your use in a pavilion. The pavilion can also be reserved for picnics and other activities Two large gravel parking areas are on the premises. Across a small street are facilities for tennis and another small play area, along with a field for youth baseball.

Fross Park

4.3

(4 reviews)

Fross Park is a great amenity for Center Point!…read more It's on the northern end of Center Point just off of Main Street and alongside the HUGE cemetery. I was in town for a softball tournament this past weekend. My biggest issue was there were just two stalls available-- there was quite a line. Otherwise the fields were well maintained and there was shade throughout. No complaints here! This gem boasts: a basketball court, disc golf course, multiple playgrounds, pavilions (that are rentable), a super cool sand volleyball court, skate park, soccer fields, tennis court and a very nice walking trail that's 1.2 miles. Fross Park also offers a plethora of parking. Overall, while Center Point is a bit of a drive for us-- I won't be mad the next time my daughter plays at Fross Park! It's fabulous.

My youngest daughter had a tournament here today. There were two sets of bathrooms and a…read moreconcession stand in the middle. I enjoyed the walking path in between games.

Wapsipinicon State Park

(2 reviews)

The Wapsi state park is a beautiful place for a scenic drive. There are trails to hike, a…read moreplayground, a country club, golf course and camping located within the park. Most days you can find people fishing and walking. My kids love standing near the upside down bridge where locals and visitors alike drive through and splash the kids standing near the water. It is also a fun place to enjoy a picnic as there are several tables scattered around the park. There are a couple pavilions you can rent and during the summer/fall bathrooms with running water to utilize as well. It is a carry in and carry out park so you will not find trash cans around.

Great place for a day trip, picnic, and hiking. If you don't want to get out of the car you can…read morejust drive thru. I'd suggest explore the caves and packing a picnic. Great Day trip not far off the highway for travelers passing thru.

Hubbard Industrial Park

Freakin awesome! I love this place! Bring a couple of folding chairs, a cooler full of your…read morefavorite beverages, and bask in the awesomeness that only an industrial park can provide. Not really kid or pet friendly.

Green Square Park

(2 reviews)

Great place to socialize with the homeless people. Be careful where you sit, because sometimes they…read moreare territorial. Bring cigarettes and hard liquor with you in case you need to bribe your way out of a violent situation. Watch out for Scary Jerry, she's a little weird.

Protests, Pokemon, and Prom…read more This public park fills a whole city block and has become the center of lots of activity ever since it's makeover a few years back. Well-cared for grass, huge shady trees, interesting sculpture, a dynamic squishy splash pad, plenty of seating and free WiFi, makes this centrally located green space the perfect place to gather, enjoy a picnic, shoot some photos, or practice free speech. Day or night, this all season park serves the CR community well and has proven to be a good investment for all members of the community. Adjacent to a bike trail and across the street from both the main branch of the CR Metro Library and the CR art museum, this park is also home to the popular CR Farmer's Market and many a summer concerts. And of course, a visit to Green Square Park would not be complete without the blowing whistle of a train passing by!

Wanatee Park Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

3.0

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.

K9 Acres Off-Leash Dog Park

4.0