Dubuque Area Parks

Cascade, IA

* Cascade American Legion Park has baseball field, swimming pool and picnic shelters.

* Cascade Community Park, has tables, two shelters, grills, playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball, horseshoe courts, softball field, Frisbee golf course and rest rooms.

* Fillmore Park, on U.S. 151, northeast of Cascade, has camping grounds.

* Riverside Park has tables, shelter, grills and playground equipment.

Dubuque, IA

* Allison-Henderson Park, located at North Grandview Avenue, offers a softball diamond, playground equipment and a recreation program center.

* Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is in Marshall Park, 3125 W. 32nd St. The Arboretum contains ornamental shrubs and trees in landscape displays, as well as native trees and wildflowers along the walking trails. The Botanical Gardens are collections of annual and perennial cultivated flowers and vegetables. These include hybrid, miniature and old roses; bulbs, prairie grasses, flowers and all-American selections. The Educational Center contains a library and reading room, interpretive displays, meeting rooms, information, office, greenhouse and rest rooms.

* Eagle Point Park is a scenic blufftop park that provides an excellent view of the river and a corner of the tri-states. The 164-acre park offers unique shelter buildings, sunken gardens, picnic facilities, playgrounds, benches, fireplaces, wading pool, pavilions exposing river and land scenery and lighted tennis courts. Open May-October. To reserve pavilions, call 563/589-4263.

* Flora Krey Wahlert Park, 2565 Green St., offers picnic facilities, pavilions, barbecue grills, tennis courts, horseshoes, softball, volleyball, pool and playground.

* Gerald "Red" McAleece Park and Recreation Complex, on Admiral Sheehy Drive, on Chaplain Schmitt Island, offers three lighted softball diamonds, John Petrakis Field, a lighted regulation baseball field, playground equipment, picnic tables, volleyball courts and two regulation adult soccer fields.

* Heritage Trail, three miles north of Dubuque, off U.S. 52. Twenty-six miles of a once bustling railroad track have been converted into a recreational trail. Enjoy woodlands, river outlooks, interpretive sites, railroad artifacts and more. For more information call 563/556-6745.

* Louis Murphy Park, S. Grandview Ave., offers picnic facilities, barbecue grills, tennis, horseshoes and playground.

* Marshall Park/Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 3125 W. 32nd St., offers picnic facilities, barbecue grills and playground.

* Swiss Valley Park, five miles south of Dubuque, off U.S. 151, has playground and picnic facilities, wading creek and scenic walks. For information, call 563/ 556-6745.

* Miller Riverview Park, between two marinas on Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Island has campsites with electrical hookups, picnic facilities, fireplaces, boat launch and bike trail nearby, ample parking, good fishing, shaded areas and sand beach. Reservations for group picnics can be made by calling 563/589-4238.

* Valentine Park, entrance located on Valentine Drive. An 11-acre park includes a softball field, hard surface play area, play equipment, picnic tables, grill and walking path.

* Cancer Survivor Park, Third and College streets.

* Jackson Park, bordered by Iowa, Main and 15th streets.

* Rocco Buda Jr. Park, 508 Loras Blvd.

* Skate Park, located in Gerald ?Red? McAleece Park and Recreation Complex on Admiral Sheehy Drive, on Chaplain Schmitt Island.

* Washington Square, bordered by Sixth, Seventh, Locust and Bluff streets. Gazebo available by reservation.

Dyersville, IA

* Dyersville -- Commercial Club Park offers picnic and playground area, shelter, baseball diamond, aquatic center, tennis courts and pavilion.

* City Recreational Park offers playground equipment, lighted softball field, tennis courts, basketball courts and volleyball court.

* New Wine Park near the city has camping facilities with electrical outlets, hiking trails, picnic area, playgrounds, shelters and fishing. Open May-October.

* Westside Park has two softball fields, tennis court, tot lot and skating rink.

Farley, IA

* City park, full recreation park offers great picnic and playground area with open shelters, lighted baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball and horseshoe courts. Closed-in pavilion facility available for rentals. For pavilion reservations call 563/744-3575.

Holy Cross, IA

* Bankston Park, six miles southeast of Holy Cross, provides camping, hiking, fishing and stream wading.

* City Park, at city limits, offers playground, three pavilions, tennis court and ball diamond. For pavilion reservations, call 563/870-2475 or 870-2075.

Bellevue, IA

* Bellevue State Park, 510 acres, has picnic spots, camping facilities and views of Mississippi River. Also has unusual one-acre butterfly garden with 37 species of butterflies, each with its own food plot. Some plants are grown to provide nourishment for caterpillars, while others are grown to provide nectar for adult butterflies. Hiking trails in the Nelson Unit lead to conical Indian mounds attributed to the Woodland Culture. Open pavilions provide room for large groups. Fresh drinking water, rest rooms and plenty of parking throughout the park.

* Cole Park, adjacent to municipal pool, has ball diamonds and playground equipment.

* John Henry Weber Park, seven miles northwest of Bellevue on U.S. 52, provides picnic grounds and hiking trails.

* Mill Creek Park, south edge of Bellevue, has cement boat ramp and dock in Mississippi River for easy access.

* Spruce Creek County Park, two miles north of Bellevue on U.S. 52, has facilities for picnicking camping, hiking, trailer dump station, boat harbor with docks for 60 boats, two cement boat ramps, 80 campsites on Mississippi River.

Maquoketa, IA

* Maquoketa Caves State Park, eight miles northwest of Maquoketa on Iowa 428, has the largest natural bridge in the Midwest, 17 tons of balanced rock, 13 caves.

* Joinerville Park, four miles west and one-and-a-half miles north of Maquoketa on Iowa 62, eight acres bordering south fork of the Maquoketa River, with camping, picnicking, toilets, water, fishing and concrete boat ramp. This is a major recovery point for canoers who float the South Fork of the Maquoketa River.

* Eden Valley Park, south of Baldwin, provides camping, fishing, hiking trails, lookout trails and swinging bridge.

* Blackhawk Wildlife Area, three miles west on Iowa 64 and two miles north, offers hiking and scenic overlooks.

Preston, IA

* Two Good Park, Peppermint Park and Westside Park. Each park has playground equipment and benches for sitting. Two Good Park and Westside Park each have shelters, picnic tables and rest rooms. Westside Park has tennis courts, volleyball nets and horseshoe pits.

* Cooper Creek Trail, located on the northside of town and goes by the industrial park. Available for walking and jogging.

Apple River, IL

* Apple River City Park, in center of town. Picnic tables, grills, playground, latrines, shelters, softball, baseball.

East Dubuque, IL

* Dunleith Park District and Pool, north off Illinois 35 near high school, located at the end of Parklane Drive, with picnic tables, shelters, grills, rest rooms, baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, horseshoes, playground, swimming pool. Park is open May through September. Pool is open June through August. For information, call 815/747-3100.

* Gramercy Park, on a scenic bluff overlooking the Mississippi River with 26 ceremonial and burial mounds from the Hopewell Native American culture, circa 200 B.C.-500 AD. Picnic areas.

* Frentress Family Cemetery, located on a bluff with scenic vistas is the last resting place for family members from East Dubuque's first permanent settlers. The 2.66 acre park offers walking trails and a view of Frentress Lake.

Elizabeth, IL

* Long Hollow Tower and Scenic Overlook, west on U.S. 20, with picnic tables, shelters, rest rooms, lookout tower.

* Tapley Woods Wayside is west on U.S. 20 with picnic tables, drinking water.

Galena, IL

* Recreation Park and Alice T. Virtue Memorial Pool and Water Park on north side of Galena on Stagecoach Trail offers picnic tables, grills, shelters, rest rooms, playground, concession stand, sand volleyball, baseball, softball, horseshoes, swimming pool and water park. Water park features a 131-foot water slide, main pool and pool for children. Call for pool times and fees, summer at 815/777-0802, or winter, 815/777-1050.

* Grant City Park has a restored 19th-century fountain, gazebo, band shelter, picnic tables, playground, statue of U.S. Grant. Park overlooks city and Galena River. Walk-bridge spanning Galena River connects park with Main Street.

Hanover, IL

* Speer Park, on the north side of the Apple River, with picnic tables, playground and fast-water fishing.

* White Park, on the south side of the Apple River, with picnic tables, playground and fast-water fishing below Crescent Falls Dam.

Scales Mound, IL

* Scales Mound City Park, on north side of Scales Mound, near town hall, with picnic tables, grills, playground, latrines, shelter, basketball and original bandstand.

* High Point Park, on the south end of Scales Mound, near the fire station, with picnic tables, shelter, softball, baseball, concession stand and rest rooms.

Stockton, IL

* Stockton Memorial Park has picnicking facilities, shelter house, field house, shuffleboard courts, baseball, softball, basketball court, swimming pool open to public and playground equipment; tennis courts west of high school.

* Kidstown, south of U.S. 20, on Pearl Street, south of Memorial Park near school, with variety of creative playground equipment, including swings, slides, rocking platforms, bridges, climbers, puppet theater, phone system and picnic tables. Handicapped accessible.

Warren, IL

* Meridian Park and Pool, on west edge of Warren, with picnic tables, grills, shelters, playground, rest rooms, baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, sand volleyball pits, horseshoes, soda machines, swimming pool. Pool admission charged. For information, call 815/745-3805.

Bagley, WI

* Wyalusing State Park, 10 miles from Prairie du Chien. The Wisconsin River was the pathway for early explorers and fur traders. Park has campgrounds, picnic facilities, hiking and nature trails.

Boscobel, WI

* Kronsage Park, rest rooms, playground facilities, softball diamonds, tennis courts, three shelters, volleyball, basketball and horseshoe courts. Swimming pool and school athletic area nearby.

* West Side Park has rest rooms, shelter, playground area, basketball court and a softball diamond.

* Memorial Park features playground facilities and a monument dated 1907 for the Unknown Soldier, honoring the Civil War veterans and all unknown dead veterans.

* Boy Scouts Park, playground area, fishing and basketball.

* Fireman Park, rest rooms, softball diamond and playground area.

* Moran-Daugherty Park, playground area.

* Boscobel - Kronsage Park features rest rooms, playground facilities, three shelters and volleyball, basketball and horseshoe courts. Swimming pool and school athletic area nearby.

* West Side Park has rest rooms, shelter, playground area, basketball court and a softball diamond.

* Memorial Park features playground facilities and a monument dated to 1907 for the Unknown Soldier, honoring the Civil War veterans and all unknown dead veterans.

* Boy Scout Park features playground area, fishing and basketball.

* Fireman Park features rest rooms, softball diamond and playground area.

* Moran-Daugherty Park features a playground area.

Cassville, WI

* Riverside Park has four shelter houses with electricity available, picnic tables and barbecue grills, rest rooms, playground area and 12 free boat slips on main channel. Wildlife observation deck and viewing scope.

* Nelson Dewey State Park, one mile north of Cassville, includes campsites, rest rooms, showers, playground, overlook, large shelter house with fireplaces and water, three miles of hiking trails, quarter-mile self-guided nature trail, picnic areas with water, grills, tables and facilities for handicapped. Open all year. Open house June 2, free admission 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Fennimore, WI

* Marsden Park has picnic area, swimming, playground, rest rooms, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts.

* Oakwood Park, a 45-acre nature park, offers visitors a glimpse of native trees and flowers, with a wide variety of birds available for bird lovers to view. The park offers more than three miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails. RV camping is available with a shelter and rest rooms. For reservations and more information, call 608/822-6119.

Platteville, WI

* Twelve city parks offer picnic facilities, lighted ball diamonds, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, lighted horseshoe courts, playground equipment, swimming pool and concert band stage.

Potosi-Tennyson, WI

* Grant River Public Use Area, built by the U.S. Corps of Engineers for picnicking, boating, camping and other recreation. It is two-and-a-half miles south of Potosi on the Mississippi River and near the recently discovered Indian mounds at Osceola.