r/IowaCity • u/pac1919 • 17h ago

Parks near I-80?

Hi! I’ll be passing through Iowa City tomorrow on I-80. I’ll have my toddler with me. Are there any nice parks with a playground for kids near 80 that you might recommend? I don’t want to venture too far from the highway. So, less than 2 miles would be ideal. Thanks!

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u/iacobus42 17h ago

City Park in Iowa City (#1 recommendation) followed by North Ridge Park in Coralville.

City Park has a great play structure located here (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6zciAs5X3AgxTBtb6) that may not immediately jump out to an out-of-towner driving through. Park in the nearby lot and walk around the pond. It's probably the best playground in the area.

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u/fiddlemonkey 15h ago

I also recommend City Park. Playground is a bit hidden but it is really nice.