Summary
Anamosa - Wapsipinicon State Park on County E-34. more than 250 acres south of Anamosa on the Wapsipinicon River, with facilities for picnics and overnight camping. Surrounding facilities include fishing, clubhouse and golf.
* Bellevue - Bellevue State Park, 510 acres. It has picnic spots, camping facilities and views of the Mississippi River. Also has an 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.See the full content of this document
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Parks
* 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 a concrete 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 concrete boat ramps, 80 campsites on Mississippi River.* Bettendorf - Splash Landing, 23rd Street and Middle Road, has a new Caribbean theme complete with palm trees. There is a new pool with a zero-depth area and 25 lap lanes. A gondola slide, drop slide and sand area complete the experience. Open daily during summer. For more information, call 563/344-4124.* Calmar - Calmar Lions Park has camping facilities, rest rooms and playground equipment.* Lake Meyer, two miles southwest of Calmar, a 160-acre recreation area wit...See the full content of this document
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