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Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails in Iowa

Iowa has 82 trails with stroller and wheelchair access in this directory, across 34 cities and towns — Davenport, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and 30 more. Hard, smooth and step-free: what a jogging stroller or a wheelchair needs.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Lake Macbride State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,042 reviews

Solon, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

Swimming, fishing & boat rentals on an 812-acre lake plus trails, camping & picnic sites.

Ada Hayden Heritage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,349 reviews

Ames, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a fishing lake, hiking & biking trails, picnic shelter & wetlands for bird-watching.

Wildcat Den State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,343 reviews

Muscatine, IA

MixedScenic

Bluff- & creek-lined hiking trails, a historic grist mill, picnic shelters & primitive campgrounds.

Big Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,116 reviews

Polk City, IA

3.5 miPavedScenic

Beach, lake, and stream-lined park, offering trails, playgrounds, Frisbee golf and shelters.

Eagle Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,028 reviews

Clinton, IA

3 miPavedShadedScenic

Park with bluffs overlooking the river, plus a historic lodge & castle turret open for stair climbs.

George Wyth State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,043 reviews

Waterloo, IA

PavedScenic

Multiple lakes for boating, fishing & windsurfing plus multi-use woodland trails, campsites & more.

Lake Ahquabi State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 980 reviews

Indianola, IA

Scenic

Spacious campground, boat rentals, fishing, sandy beach & trails featured in a 770-acre preserve.

Stone State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 852 reviews

Sioux City, IA

15 miScenic

Nature reserve with hiking/biking trails, fishing & boating, camping & cabins, nature center & more.

Centennial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 883 reviews

Davenport, IA

LitScenicDog-friendly

250-acre green space with riverside trails & gazebos, plus athletic courts, dog area & a skate park.

Yellow Banks Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 827 reviews

Pleasant Hill, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

Large park providing scenic bluff views, camping, hiking, fishing & a Native American burial mound.

Indian Creek Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 775 reviews

Cedar Rapids, IA

Scenic

Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.

Walnut Woods State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews

West Des Moines, IA

16.5 miPavedShadedScenic

260-acre nature reserve with trails, camping, river boating & fishing & a 1930s lodge for rentals.

Ankeny Miracle Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 726 reviews

Ankeny, IA

Shaded

Inis Grove Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 717 reviews

Ames, IA

Large recreation area with basketball & tennis courts, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & trails.

Kennedy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 650 reviews

Fort Dodge, IA

PavedScenic

Camping is popular at this 400-acre natural area with hiking trails & a lake for fishing & swimming.

Sunderbruch Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 536 reviews

Davenport, IA

MixedLitScenic

Public park featuring trails for hiking, horseback riding & biking plus picnic shelters.

Credit Island Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 455 reviews

Davenport, IA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Named as a Native American trading post, this island houses a public park with walking trails.

McFarland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 404 reviews

Ames, IA

5.5 miPavedShadedScenic

Starr's Cave Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 404 reviews

Burlington, IA

Scenic

Park, featuring a cave and trails, along with creek access for wading.

Edmundson Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 423 reviews

Oskaloosa, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground with a rocket ship slide, plus a swimming pool and a dog park.

Snell-Crawford Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Fort Dodge, IA

Picnic site with grills, sand volleyball, disc golf, walking trails & a playground.

Black Hawk Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews

Cedar Falls, IA

Rustic 1,490-acre green space with campgrounds & river access, plus a popular gun & archery range.

Cedar River Exchange Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 339 reviews

Waterloo, IA

Bustling recreational park featuring baseball diamonds, riverside disc golf and a skate park.

Lake Keomah State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 337 reviews

Keomah Village, IA

Scenic

Relaxed, kid-friendly spot with camping, hiking trails and lake fishing, plus beaches.

North Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 321 reviews

Coralville, IA

PavedScenic

Playground, trails, paved path, picnic tables, swings and fountains mark this serene park.

Sertoma Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 295 reviews

Sioux City, IA

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Park featuring a playground, a pavilion, BBQ grills, a disc-golf course & restrooms.

Duck Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 286 reviews

Davenport, IA

ShadedLitScenic

Park with shaded picnic areas & BBQ grills, plus sports fields, a playground & nearby golf course.

Terra Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Johnston, IA

45 miPavedScenic

Lakefront park with a playground, picnic shelters, and paved trail, plus fishing and kayaking.

Agnes Patterson Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 253 reviews

Newton, IA

PavedScenic

Sprawling green space with playgrounds and ball fields (softball and baseball), as well as an arboretum and botanical garden.

Junge Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 264 reviews

Davenport, IA

ShadedLit

City park offering a playground, volleyball/basketball courts, a picnic shelter & baseball fields.

Gypsum City OHV Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

Fort Dodge, IA

60 miNatural surface

Recreational park offering trails for ATVs, motorcycles, and side-by-sides, plus picnic and grill areas.

Garfield Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 261 reviews

Davenport, IA

LitDog-friendly

32-acre park with picnic shelters & tennis/volleyball courts, plus baseball diamonds & a playground.

Seminole Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 254 reviews

Cedar Rapids, IA

Scenic

This 409-acre park features a historic village & farm, a playground, a soccer field, trails & more.

Marquette Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 258 reviews

Davenport, IA

Lit

Le Mars Municipal Park Shelter House

4.6 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Le Mars, IA

Park with a pond for swimming, as well as a playground, trails and a campground.

Eastern Avenue Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Davenport, IA

Lit

Neighborhood park featuring disc golf and a bike path, plus a public restroom.

Lindsay Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

Davenport, IA

ShadedLitScenic

Grassy park with a playground, a baseball/softball diamond & views of the Mississippi River.

Horseshoe Bluff Hiking Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

Dubuque, IA

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area at the base of steep bluffs offering views of the Mississippi River.

Aurora Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 231 reviews

Newton, IA

Family-friendly outdoor space offering a zip line, climbing features and playground equipment.

Lew Clarkson Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 230 reviews

Johnston, IA

Sports complex with athletic fields and facilities and a public restroom.

Prairie Heights Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 203 reviews

Davenport, IA

Lit

Cherokee Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews

Cedar Rapids, IA

2 miMixedShadedScenic

Tranquil park with a gravel trail running along a creek, and picnic tables.

Waterworks Prairie Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Iowa City, IA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

200-acre park with 3 mi. of paved paths around ponds & prairies, plus trailhead parking & benches.

Buxton Park Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Indianola, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with benches and a fountain at the edge of a college campus, plus playground equipment.

Forest Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 165 reviews

Bettendorf, IA

ShadedLitScenic

Clean open-air space where families can picnic and kids can romp at the playground.

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Muscatine, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor hangout featuring picnic sites, campgrounds and a boating ramp, plus a lodge.

Hope Martin Memorial Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 164 reviews

Waterloo, IA

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

A large shelter with picnic tables & a water fountains sits in this park with a playground for kids.

Greenbelt Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Waterloo, IA

PavedScenic

Relaxing lake offering paved and dirt trails, fishing and kayaking.

Tibbitts Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews

Waterloo, IA

Local green space with baseball diamonds, a soccer field, playground & shaded picnic tables.

Jaycee Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

West Des Moines, IA

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Neighborhood park with play structures, a baseball batting cage, and courts for tennis, basketball, and volleyball.

Morgan Creek Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Palo, IA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil area for learning about tree species along trails or at an arboretum.

Oneota Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Spencer, IA

Scenic

Doanes Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

Pleasant Hill, IA

Scenic

Ample open space featuring baseball, tennis, soccer and basketball courts, plus a playground.

Wild Rose Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 130 reviews

West Des Moines, IA

Paved

Kid-friendly park featuring a basketball court and playground.

Georgia Hanford Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Mason City, IA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with baseball fields, a playground and long walking paths, featuring numerous tree species.

Billy O Phillips Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 126 reviews

Norwalk, IA

Recreational space featuring a playground, covered pavilion, and picnic tables.

Ryerson's Woods State Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Iowa City, IA

LoopShaded

Graham Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 108 reviews

Carroll, IA

Lowe Park Irish Dr Entrance

4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Marion, IA

ShadedScenic

Park featuring modern playground equipment, picnic areas, a baseball field, and hiking trails.

Greenbelt Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Clive, IA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Scenic trail traversing woods, creeks and bridges, along with a playground.

John G Bergfeld Recreation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Dubuque, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

Pond-front, 0.81-mile-long park showcasing a playground, a fishing jetty, a picnic shelter and wildlife viewing.

Huntington Ridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Cedar Rapids, IA

Dog-friendly

Playground featuring jungle gyms and slides.

Mega-10 Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Marshalltown, IA

Paved

Park featuring a playground with a zip line, slides, and swings, plus picnic tables.

Liberty Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 106 reviews

Waterloo, IA

Dog-friendly

Park offering a children's playground, soccer, and picnic tables.

Cottonwood Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

Ankeny, IA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Vincent Bluff State Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Council Bluffs, IA

MixedScenic

Natural area known for hiking, picnicking, and scenic views.

Eagle Point Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

Clinton, IA

3 miScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with picnic areas and playgrounds, plus scenic Mississippi views.

Katoski Greenbelt

4.4 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews

Waterloo, IA

50 miMixedScenic

Walking, biking and kayaking spot, with wooded trails and picnic areas, plus bluebells in the spring.

Mount Trashmore Hiking and Flow Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Cedar Rapids, IA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Upland area featuring a dirt-covered heap of garbage with hiking trails for mountain bikers and walkers.

Sunrise Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews

Pleasant Hill, IA

Shaded

Clean playground with swings plus soccer fields at a grassy neighborhood park.

Eagle Point Park Castle

4.7 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Clinton, IA

3 miScenic

Large stone structure with stairs to the top for river views, plus basketball and volleyball courts.

South Entrance, Mines of Spain Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Dubuque, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a variety of trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic tables.

Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Ames, IA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Ecological park at Iowa State University Research Park with trails, ponds, and picnicking.

Fox Trail Park

4 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews

Cedar Rapids, IA

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Picnicking, basketball, and volleyball are among the activities at this park with a playground.

Robertson Bird Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Waterloo, IA

50 miPavedScenic

Roosevelt Hiking & Mtb Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Dubuque, IA

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Lundy Acres

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Indianola, IA

Dog-friendly

Pappy Dickens Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Iowa City, IA

Dog-friendly

Rooff Park

4 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews

Waterloo, IA

Quercus Wilderness Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Oskaloosa, IA

LoopPaved

Calcite Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Dubuque, IA

MixedDog-friendly

Granger Creek Nature Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

Dubuque, IA

Dog-friendly

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