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 CITY
PARK -
Located at the corner
of 4th and Walnut, the city park features a large playground, an enclosed
and open-air shelter, numerous benches and picnic tables surrounded by
antique street lights and many large trees for relaxing in the shade.
The open shelter may be used on a first come-first serve basis. The
enclosed shelter may be reserved by contacting City Hall at (319)342-3396
and currently there is no charge for use of the shelter. Reservations
can be made no more than one year in advance. Keys may be picked up at
City Hall during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.
 CEDAR VALLEY
NATURE TRAIL:
This 52-mile recreational
trail is located on an abandoned railroad right of way and runs from
Waterloo through La Porte City to Cedar Rapids. The linear park winds
through various landscapes and crosses rural towns. The trail from Waterloo
to McFarlane Park is a smooth blacktop surface. The remainder of the trail
is constructed of crushed, compacted limestone, which provides a smooth
trail surface. The National Park Service has designated the trail as a
National Recreational Trail. It is also included in the route for the
American Discovery Trail, which will cross the United States from coast to
coast.
 McFARLANE
PARK:
This county owned park is situated along the Cedar River and
adjacent to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. The park offers many outdoor
activities including camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, biking and
hiking. Facilities include cabin rental, shower house, dump station,
shelter, playground and a boat ramp. Click
here to visit their website.
 HICKORY HILLS
PARK:
A unique area in terms of its natural beauty and its strategic location. The
park’s 723 acres overlie one of the area’s unusual geologic features, a paha.
The park offers many leisure and recreational opportunities. The 55-acre
Casey Lake, nestled between scenic forested slopes, is the focus of many
outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, boating, camping, archery,
fishing, nature study, picnicking, sledding, cross country skiing, and
ice-skating. There is a wildlife exhibit, interpretive trails, archery
course, playground, sand volleyball and basketball courts and a public
hunting area. Shelters can be found lakeside and in more remote areas.
Overlooking the lake is the Lakeview Lodge. This four-season lodge will seat
125 people and has a deck facing the lake. The park has three efficiency
cabins and one 2-bedroom all season cabin for year-round use. All cabins
have sleeping for six and two are handicap accessible. The campground also
features tent and R.V. sites with electricity, several full hookup sites,
modern restroom and showers. For more information contact the Park Ranger at
(319) 342-3350. Click
here for more
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