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The Washington Park Gazebo in Downtown Dubuque.
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The Mississippi River, as seen from Eagle Point Park.

The city of Dubuque, Iowa has a fantastic system of parks. Because Dubuque has many hills and different land shapes, several parks offer amazing views of the city. These include Cleveland Park, Eagle Point Park, Madison Park, and Murphy Park.

Dubuque currently has 39 parks, 6 trails, 2 swimming pools, a golf course, an arboretum, a campground, and 3 other properties. In total, the city owns more than 1,060 acres (4.3 km2) of parks and recreation areas for everyone to use.

In recent years, Dubuque's park system has grown a lot. Many new small neighborhood parks and playgrounds have been built. All the older parks have also been updated since the mid-1990s. Right now, 8 parks are being developed. The city is also building a connected system of hike and bike trails. At first, these trails will link up fun places along the river, like those in the Port of Dubuque. Later, the system will reach into neighborhoods further out, including a trail in the Catfish Creek Valley.

Explore Dubuque's Amazing Parks

Fountains at the Bee Branch
Fountains along the Bee Branch Greenway, a great place to visit.

Dubuque has many different parks for you to enjoy. Some are big, and some are smaller neighborhood parks. They offer places to play, relax, and enjoy nature.

List of Parks to Visit

Here is a list of some of the parks you can explore in Dubuque:

  • Allison-Henderson Park
  • Avon Park
  • A.Y. McDonald Park
  • Bergfeld Recreation Area
  • Bee Branch Greenway
  • Burden Park
  • Cancer Survivor Park
  • Cleveland Park
  • Comiskey Park
  • Dog Park
  • Eagle Point Park
  • Falk Park
  • Flat Iron Park
  • Flora Park
  • Gay Park
  • Grant Park
  • Harvest View Park
  • Hillcrest Park
  • Hilltop Park
  • Jackson Park
  • Jefferson Park
  • Madison Park
  • Marna Ridge Children's Forest
  • Marshall Park/Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
  • Maus Park
  • McAleece Sports Complex
  • Medical Associates Greenbelt
  • Miller-Riverview Park
  • Murphy Park
  • Orange Park
  • Pinard Park
  • Pyatigorsk Park
  • Rocco Buda Jr. Park
  • Roosevelt Park
  • Southern Park
  • Teddy Bear Park
  • Valentine Park
  • Valley High Park
  • Veterans' Memorial Park
  • Waller-Cooper Park
  • Washington Park

New Parks Coming Soon!

The city is always working to make Dubuque even better. Here are some parks that are currently being developed for future fun:

  • Eagle Valley Park
  • Elmwood Green Park
  • Port of Dubuque Park
  • Riley Park
  • Southern Park
  • Usha Park
  • Welu Park
  • Westbrook Park

Fun Things to Do Outdoors

Besides parks, Dubuque offers many other ways to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

Trails for Walking and Biking

Dubuque has several trails perfect for walking, running, or biking. These trails let you explore different parts of the city and enjoy nature.

  • Bee Branch Trails
  • Dubuque Jaycees Trail
  • Granger Creek Nature Trail
  • Heritage Trail
  • Mississippi Riverwalk
  • NW Arterial Trail
  • Southern Levee Trail

Other Great Places to Play

Here are some other fun places and facilities managed by the city:

  • Bunker Hill Golf Course
  • E.B. Lyons Prairie & Woodland Preserve
  • Flora Park Swimming Pool
  • Four Mounds Estate
  • Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pool
  • Oakwood Park
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