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Updated • updatedAug 14, 2024
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Many of us love traveling on the Wanderlog team, so naturally we’re always on the hunt to find the most popular spots anytime we travel somewhere new. With favorites like Sac and Fox Trail, Indian Creek Nature Center, and Morgan Creek Park and more, get ready to experience the best places in Cedar Rapids.
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Embark on an adventure through the scenic Sac and Fox Trail, a part of miles of trails that offer diverse options for nature enthusiasts. The trail provides breathtaking views and is well-maintained with gravel paths, making it suitable for various activities such as walking, biking, or simply enjoying the outdoors. With its beautiful creek views and well-kept surroundings, this trail offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in nature while staying active.
Nice scenic nature trail. Crushed limestone smooth enough to ride my road bike.
Kevin K — Google review
Just a very peaceful place to reflect.
TICKS! Decently kept, but bugs were outrageous, and especially the ticks.. We only went to the upper portion, but I would not take your dog here, as there is a good change they will leave with multiple ticks. I've been to other parks well maintained and treated, where we had no ticks.
Beautiful views along the creek. Start at the parking lot and walk down to the Indian Creek Nature Center.
These trails will take your breath away. So many different options to explore! Just when you think youve seen it all something spectacular will appear on the trail and make you want to keep going. These trails are large and gravel. Plus they are mowed on both sides another 2 feet. So ticks arent as bad as other places. Plus lots of room for dogs, kids, and friends to all enjoy.
Had a good time on the trails today, my first time on the MTB trails and Sac and Fox. Really good workout, well maintained and good scenery. Variety of surfaces and features to maneuver.
I was excited to find that the wide gravel trails allowed me to use my rollater walking aid! In the spring and summer, many wildflowers to see.
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Indian Creek Nature Center, located on the outskirts of Cedar Rapids along the Cedar River, offers an expansive natural environment for outdoor activities and educational experiences. The center's 210 acres of diverse land include prairie, forest, and wetlands with scenic trails suitable for hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and fishing. Visitors can also explore Amazing Space, a sustainable building featuring exhibits such as the Bird Room and interactive watershed table.
We’ve (my family) have throughly enjoyed all of our ICNC experiences. Just last night we went to a film festival. We’ve taken many classes, including chicken keeping, how to raise bees, willow weaving, nighttime hikes. We’ve rented their snowshoes. I’ve even taught a full moon yoga class through ICNC. We look forward to the Maple Syrup Festival and the annual plant sale. ICNC has something for everyone, fulfilling their mission to provide nature education.
They have indoor displays and a small but well appointed gift shop, with delightful products, local eggs and honey, and fun stuff for the kids.
Tammy B — Google review
Educational, specially for the kids. Trails were nice, parking was good. Recommended for a nice quiet afternoon.
The all-terrain wheelchairs allowed our whole family to enjoy the trails together, for the first time in years!
The guide was gracious and helpful in showing us how to use the chairs and pick the best trails-and even loaning us bug repellent to be more comfortable.
We’re anxious to come back in the fall for a longer hike in cool weather.
We were trying to find something to do between drop-offs at the airport. It was a nice day so we were looking for something to do outside. We saw the review which mentioned all-terrain wheelchairs so thought we would try it since my wife needs to use a walker or wheelchair and also really enjoys plants. The staff person was helpful, the wheelchair was easy to use and maneuver and allowed all of us to see parts of the grounds.
This nature preserve and protected prairie meadow is a treasure in Linn County. There are beautiful walking trails through all kinds of terrain; wooded, river side and winding through the meadow. Birds and other wildlife are visible with quiet and patience. The changing seasons here are a delight to the senses. Take the time to enjoy the interactive nature center and event space where you will learn about native habitat, plant identification, and bird and animal characteristics. A very nice gift shop is at the center.
Update: The beauty of a nature center and its trails are that it has changing vistas, ever blooming wildflowers, birds, and insects. My favorite season is August, when the many varied prairie meadow grasses are nodding in the wind. Dragonflies are abundant. Update: Once again, a visit to the Indian Creek nature center revives the spirit and calms the soul. The golden meadow of December is just as beautiful to me as the fresh green of spring.
I was excited to see that the old blue bridge was saved and made part of the walking trail! Inside the center was very cool, lots of interactive things and a cool birding room.
A great place e for the kids to learn about how we relate to nature and can not be so intrusive to other mammals, birds and other wildlife. They also have lots of interesting camps for time kids
Went for the golf cart tour. unfortunately no one had signed up and it was canceled. Cool spot to check out.
Hopefully catch the full tour soon.
5300 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA•
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Morgan Creek Park is a vast county park spanning 230 acres. It offers a variety of amenities, including a family campground with powered and watered campsites. The park also boasts an arboretum, butterfly garden, and an extensive trail system. Visitors can indulge in the beauty of numerous splendid trees at the arboretum, although most were not yet in bloom or bearing fruit. The park is teeming with diverse wildlife such as birds and insects, both exquisite and less appealing.
Amazing.
The park was absolutely packed with a variety of culture. Everyone played well together, the play equipment was original and unlike any other my kids had ever expiriended. two thumbs up.
Jae R — Google review
We went to the park while traveling for baseball. My two youngest children absolutely loved it. There were a lot of different unique parts of the park, that we had never seen anywhere else before. It's even big enough for adults to climb on and still have room to move. We would definitely recommend checking it out!
Although the sentimental part of me misses the old playground I grew up with along with the trails and the evil tornado slide, the newer playground is absolutely amazing. The kids are obsessed. Many different play options for all ages.
Great park with exceptional and amusing playgrounds for kids of all ages. There’s also picnic spot and campground for family gatherings. I would rate it to be one of the best parks around! Would come back whenever I have a chance!
Nice walking trails, pretty creek, great playground and picnic areas.
Update - the park has been redone and is gorgeous. Paved walking trails, abundant green space, different beautiful areas so people aren't crowding one another.
Very nice place with a fun playground. They have a cool metal slide but I couldn't slide down it as there was a lot of friction between my shorts and the metal. Just your normal every day cloth shorts. Same with my daughter. But the playground is very fun and there are nice walking trails.
My son calls this place “the green ballpark” — and it’s hands-down his favorite place to go.
He’s only six years old, but he absolutely loves the playground and never gets tired of walking the trails. We’ve been coming here for the past three years, and every single time, he’s full of energy and ready to explore.
One of his favorite adventures is hiking to what he calls “Green Ball Beach” — a little sandy spot by the creek off one of the walking trails. The walk is at least half a mile, and he happily does it every time, usually before and after spending time on the playground.
There’s also a non-enclosed off-leash area for dogs, a great campground, and a peaceful memorial tree area.
In our opinion, this is the best park in the state of Iowa.
We love Morgan Creek Park.
Even though we usually have to drive clear across town to go there.
They have a newly developed playground where kids of all ages can have fun and burn some energy.
The restrooms are usually really clean considering they have a decent size crowd.
Plenty of room for walking around.
7212 E Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, USA•
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Mount Trashmore Hiking and Flow Trails in Iowa offers a unique outdoor experience. Despite its name, it's not an actual trash heap but a landscaped hill with well-maintained trails leading to the summit. The staff is attentive, ensuring hikers' safety and trail upkeep. While the nearby landfill may cause occasional odors, the views from the top are rewarding. Hikers can choose from two different trails to reach the summit, offering great views and opportunities for wildlife sightings.
The only thing I can take issue with here is the smell from the nearby landfill. However, that’s to be expected and it doesn’t always become apparent depending on where the wind blows.
The staff here is very diligent about keeping the trails well maintained and the hikers safe. They have friendly and helpful demeanors that make this place worth coming back to.
Hikers have two different trails to take to the summit. While not the most strenuous of trails, the incline can provide a challenge to those unused to moderate exertion. On the other hand, it’s great training for those preparing for running competitions.
The view at the top is pretty cool, being able to see lots of downtown Cedar Rapids, particularly the Alliant Building.
It’s also the site of the relatively new Mt Trashmore Challenge (climb to the summit 140 times within the season). The challenge offers prizes that can be redeemed in the Czech Village and Newbo Market.
Whether you plan to enter the challenge or just want to see Cedar Rapids from a different angle, the trails of Mt. Trashmore can provide a great view.
Aaron R — Google review
Best view of the Cedar Rapids skyline and a unique hiking experience.
Limited access hours, check website to confirm the hours of operation or closures.
Short, easy trails that work for all ages and ability levels. Flow mountain bike downhill, great for beginners. Nice seating area with city view at the top of the hike.
As this is an old landfill, there is no shade from trees. Plan the time of your hike and attire to feel comfortable in the full sun.
A little bit of something different to do in cedar rapids. Go climb a 200 ft incline of a mountain that was the city's dump for about 50 years. Great views of downtown the river and other parts of the city from the top. You. An choose to take the trail or the road to the top. There is also a path for bikes.
Best views of the city from here. I really love that they have opened this up as a trail. It’s a fairly easy inclined trail that can be done multiple times if you really want more exercise. There’s a trail for bikes which I wish I had a mountain bike to hit.
First time visiting. Very nice walk, not technical, gets your blood flowing. Nice view of the city and a great use of land, very interesting.
This was a clever idea, to turn a former landfill into a recreational spot. I was there while visiting my 88-year-old father, and since he has a handicap tag, we took the easy way and drove up (you have to have such a tag in order to do so). You get a breathtaking view of the city from up there. It also has trails that you can walk or bike on, which I would probably do once in a while if I lived in CR myself, and I believe there is also a picnic area.
What a great use of an old dump. Pretty nice views of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar River.
It's really pretty. It reminds me of that Windows XP wallpaper.
2216 A St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA•
Cedar Lake Loop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a stunning destination for nature enthusiasts. The lake offers a variety of trails for visitors to explore and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. It's an ideal spot for walking, running, birdwatching, and even biking. Additionally, the area provides ample opportunities for picnics and fishing, making it a versatile outdoor retreat suitable for various activities.
Fantastic place to walk, run, see wildlife (especially Eagles and lots of migrating birds), and ride bikes!!! Fishing is good here, too, I hear.
Madeline M — Google review
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Grant Wood Trail is a 1.69-mile paved pathway with an additional access to another 2.83 miles of crushed rock trail. The trail begins just west of Highway 13 and concludes at Waldos Rock Park. Moreover, it provides access to another crushed rock trail leading to Oxley Road in Linn County.
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Prairie Park Fishery in Cedar Rapids is a sprawling 65-acre outdoor public recreation area that was once a quarry. It's a haven for anglers and nature enthusiasts, offering activities like fishing, ice fishing, boating, hiking, biking, and picnicking. The park features a 1.7-mile paved pathway around the central lake, making it perfect for joggers and cyclists to enjoy the natural beauty.
Great parking and trails, and it looked like there was quite a bit of access for fishing. I was there for wildlife photography, and it offered plenty of opportunities for that as well. There appeared to be a couple different species of turtles, lots of different birds, and while I couldn't find the frogs, I could hear some!
Jeremiah F — Google review
Even though we haven’t been very successful in the fish catching portion of this park, its a beautiful and well kept park with lots of trail to walk around the water. We were able to hook a rainbow last visit so not too bad. My son loves playing in the sand and walking the shoreline.
I love walking on the trail around the lake here. It is so beautiful and peaceful, especially at sunset. It is a clean, safe, and quiet park for walking or riding your bike. There is plenty of parking in the lot. They even have benches around the park and trail to sit by the water. I will be back soon.
Beautiful, calm and sanctuary like lake. Plenty of stocked fish, abundant amount of wildlife including birds, reptiles, fish and more. Peaceful place to paddle or kayak on your own or with friends. Water is clear (deep in certain areas) and calm allowing a kayaker or paddle boarder at any level to enjoy this fishery. Very large can spend hours if you like touring around the water to see what it has to offer. Highly recommend visiting. Plenty of parking and docking areas. Well kept and maintained!
Very nice spot to fish or walk. The loop takes about 30-40 min to walk. Lots of benches to relax, wildlife to watch, and spots to fish.
Was a great experience they have off cut places you can fish away from everyone they have a little beach type area great for tan coverage was nice and peacefull I we will be going back it was very peaceful experience also great to get the older family members or all family members and have a family walk catch up on things .
This is one of our favorite places to walk. There is a paved trail along a lake with the Cedar River along one side. It's also a great place to see wildlife such as deer, groundhogs, turtles, eagles, etc.
Nice area, great walking trail, very clean.
2125 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA•
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The Tait Cummins Sports Complex is a fantastic facility for baseball, loved by both kids and parents. The play-park is enclosed with nets, ensuring the safety of children. The fields are well-maintained and easy to locate, with adequate parking available nearby. The concession stands offer a variety of reasonably priced food options. While there are some shaded roof areas, more shade in the form of trees, shade sails or canopies would be beneficial.
Nice softball complex. Played there for the first time yesterday. Ample bleacher seating for friends and family and each of the dugouts has a roof to shelter from the elements. Fences and gates are high quality and durable. My only suggestion would be to add signage facing the parking lot to show directions to the fields. Something like:
< Field 4
Field 3 >
Fields 1-2 ^
The only signage I saw identifying field numbers 1-4 is attached to the fence behind home plate facing the spectators toward the middle of the complex and away from the parking lot.
Kyle M — Google review
Was here for the first time recently for a 5-game guaranteed baseball tourney. Nice, clean complex. Ample parking. Decent bathrooms & great concessions. Close to home, too!
I play slow pitch softball here regularly and Tait Cummins is one of the best complexes in the area. The fields are well-kept, lights are solid for night games, and the layout makes it easy to navigate between games. Dugouts are clean and shaded, and there’s plenty of parking close by.
Only downside is I wish there were more shaded areas for fans during hot days—but overall, it’s a great place to play. Whether it’s league night or a tournament, you can tell the facility is maintained with players in mind.
Highly recommend for any level of ball.
Nice baseball complex! Kids loved the netted play-park and we as parents loved that it was netted! Fields were nicely maintained while we were there. Complex was easy to find, Parking was adequate, Concessions offered variety and were reasonable. Liked the little shaded roof areas but there needs to be more shade...trees, shade sails, canopy areas. Maybe add some more foul nets overhead too.Trains were very loud and very fast for the area.
Field conditions are great! Not a 5 star park because this is a 4plex and the crowd is inundated by foul balls constantly from all directions. Power plant across the street is noisy and loud freight trains go by about every 30-45 minutes. Parking lot is not big enough for 4 diamonds.
If I could give this 0 stars I would. Between our 2 coaches we have over 80+ years of baseball experience. We've never seen such horrible fields. You can visibly see the peaks and valleys in the outfield. All the outfielders are tripping over little hills whilst tracking flyballs. Kids twisting their ankles warming up due to all the holes. All the ball clubs are in agreement- most important tournament for these kids, but the worst field they've ever played on! Good job USSSA!
Large ball complex, easy to get around. Parking didn't seem sufficient for a tournament and snack bar wasn't well stocked. However, that could have been due to a change of venue.
No clue how this place has four stars! The place was one of the worst complexes. The fields are horrible, extremely loud, and pumping out nasty-smelling stuff just 100+ yards away.
3000 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA•
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Seminole Valley Park is a 409-acre gem in Cedar Rapids, offering a range of activities for families. The park features a historic village and farm, a playground, soccer field, and hiking trails. Situated along the Cedar River, it provides picturesque views and opportunities for fishing and swimming. Visitors can also enjoy watching RC planes fly or exploring the area's historical significance through events like Civil War reenactments.
A beautiful place for a walk or run, anytime of day. Trails are wide and loop through a nice flat path that gives a beautiful view. It's an every day visit for me.
Brett K — Google review
Saw a doggie on a boat. Hard to beat that. Big field for games and a nice walking trail by the river.
that was the best experience ever watching the Civil War reenactment that weekend. my grandson was in it so amazing
Still pretty water logged, being next to the river it floods fast, but it's very pretty. Watch out for the snakes, saw one stunning itself in tree and arou d the river banks.
Wild raspberries are ripe water lillies in bloom, mosquito population not too awful, good time for a walk or fishing.
Attended a XC meet here. More parking than anticipated.
Very serene park along the Cedar River. Nice walking trail. Great place for pictures.
A great place to train your dog to behave off the leash in the back of this park
1400 Seminole Valley Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, USA•
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Wanatee Park, located on the outskirts of Marion near Highway 100, offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. The park includes K9 Acres, an off-leash area for dogs to run and socialize within its 11 fenced acres. Campers can enjoy well-maintained sites with amenities like cement patios, firepits, and picnic tables.
Excellent off leash dog exercise area that is separate from the dog park. My dog loves going here. This area is for well behaved dogs as it is not fenced in. Photos are from late fall & middle of summer. There are other trails for hiking but dogs must be on leash on the trails. The park has a very nice, unique playground at the campground.
Shirley A — Google review
We arrived at 10pm due to vehicle troubles. Site was easy to locate and hookups easy to find. The next day we departed but again had vehicle troubles. We were able to get our camper towed back to a FCFS spot. I paid for 3 days but later found out our vehicle would be done in the morning. The park ranger was able to change our reservation and refund the extra. My teen children then decided they wanted to shower. They are both picky but gave the showers 5 ⭐️. This park is clean, quiet, relaxing and very serene. Will visit again.
We have stayed at many dozens of campgrounds all over the country, and this campground had the most spacious and well-kept sites we’ve ever seen. The bathhouse was what you’d expect at a county park, nothing special. The location was beautiful with bunnies and the most fireflies we’d ever seen, and it was quiet considering how close you are to civilization.
This park has really nice trails and I love the quiet. The kids park is not impressive at all but the bike ride was nice and smooth. There are camping grounds, gold course, dog park and more. Definitely a considerable option for an event
We’ve camped in 9 states and I think this is the best run, nicest, cleanest, most beautiful campground we've ever stayed at. Full hookup and conveniently located on the pull through campsite all in excellent condition for $35 a night. No wonder the campsites are in such demand.
Excellent place for hiking, walking your dog, riding your bike and enjoying nature trails!!
Beautiful campground, well maintained and spacious. Bathroom/showers are extremely clean. This is our 3rd year to stay here and our last campground on our trip. Hope to be back next year!!
We stayed in the park and rented the venue for a wedding. It is a very nice and maintained park but pretty expensive. If you plan on just staying in the RV park, it’s fine. The venue however is a nightmare. We went to look at the venue and they have an extensive checkout list and park rangers that are disrespectful and rude. In one particular situation after the wedding was done and the DJ was picking up their equipment, one park ranger came in yelling at the bride and groom and their family which was very uncalled for. The only saving grace for this venue was the manager himself. Very nice and respectful man. Don’t recommend renting the venue if you’re planning on it.
1600 Banner Dr, Marion, IA 52302, USA•
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Gill Park is a 6.5-acre recreational area located in a quiet neighborhood. It features amenities such as a splash pad, playground, gazebo, and baseball field. The park offers a .28-mile paved trail that loops around the area and provides access to the playgroup and splash pad during the summer. There are two parking spots near the park for visitors' convenience.
Very nice little park in a quiet neighborhood. There's a nice play area for kids, with swings, slides and the usual playground amenities. There's also one baseball diamond and enough extra green space for a warm up or practice while a game is going on. There's also a covered gazebo in one corner big enough for a small kids birthday party and parking. A nice trail surrounds the entire park. Overall very nice and clean.
Todd M — Google review
Nice park. Great for young kids. Not a lot for kids over 8 though other then a slide, swings and a something to climb on. People who live in nearby neighborhood seem nice though. Plenty of trees for shaded areas and walking path.
Nice spot with a splash pad in a good neighborhood. Never too busy. Solid trail.
Nice quiet neighborhood park. The splash pad is a joke. It is on for about 10 minutes and then off for 1/2 hr
It's nice little park. Could use some better parking but has a nice walking trail around it.
A little muddy around the splash pad. Nice shaded areas to sit. Not vey crowded. Nice park!
Great park for the kids, with the usual playground equipment plus a nice splash pad to cool off on hot days.
Nice little park. Could use a bit more equipment but love that it's never super busy.
3450 Hawthorne St, Marion, IA 52302, USA•
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Lowe Park Sculpture Trail is a 1.25-mile paved path that stretches between 10th Street and the Oak Ridge Middle School parking lot. It's popular among families, who often stroll along it with strollers. The trail is well-maintained and tidy, offering a peaceful atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. For a more serene experience, consider visiting during sunrise or sunset before the crowds arrive.
Not only was this trail peaceful, it was well maintained and tidy. Sunrise and sunset seem to be the best times to visit/walk/run the trail before the people really start coming here.
Aaron R — Google review
No parking!
399X+5W, Marion, IA 52302, USA•
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The Arbor At Lindale Trail is a 1-mile path that offers a mix of paved and crushed rock surfaces. The paved section runs from C Ave east to Lindale Drive, while the crushed rock section extends from Lindale Drive to Indian Creek. Along the trail, hikers can enjoy walking through wooded areas and taking in the natural scenery. It's described as a beautiful place to call home within a fantastic community, often referred to as one big family.
Great place to live it's one big family
Bg N — Google review
A great place to live 😍
Beautiful place to call home in a fantastic community.
1362 Blairs Ferry Rd, Marion, IA 52302, USA•
Ellis Trail is a 2.6-mile paved path that runs along the Cedar River and Robbins Lake. It's mostly 10 feet wide, making it suitable for strollers and bikes. Along the trail, you can explore old train tracks leading to the Old Quaker Oats, now known as PepsiCola. The area offers picturesque views of the sky at certain times of the day, perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking relaxation outdoors.
Very nice and calming
Tasha R — Google review
Decided to check out the old train tracks which leads to the Old Quaker Oats now called PepsiCola. The city of 5 smells! Certain times of the day when the sky's show their true colors you can capture some of the most relaxing and prettiest scenes in the sky. Yes I'm a nature fanatic when it comes to going outside. Still rather stay warm in the indoors.bc it sure gets cold here in the winters.
Prairie Park Fishery Trail is a 1.7-mile paved path that loops around Prairie Park Lake, located at Otis Road SE. The trail offers ample opportunities for bird and wildlife watching, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts. Accessible from the fishery parking lot, this trail provides a convenient and scenic outdoor experience for visitors.
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Cedar River Trail is a scenic pathway that starts at Center Point Road in Hiawatha, connecting to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Heading south along -380, it passes by Cedar Lake where you can opt for the 1.6-mile Cedar Lake Loop and visit Sag Wagon Deli & Brew.
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Noelridge Park Trail is a popular .8-mile paved path that offers easy access to playgrounds. Despite its shorter length, it is well-liked by visitors, especially during late spring and summer when the nearby Noelridge Park Flower Gardens are in full bloom, making it an ideal spot for leisurely walks.
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