Waterworks Prairie - Iowa City, IA

Trail Length/Type

several loops can be done, providing approximately 3 miles, in the roughly 200-acre area; because it is one section of the Iowa River Corridor Trail, you can go either north or south for many more miles

Helpful Trail Information

this section of the trail is paved and mostly flat; in recent years it has been plowed during snowy periods as well there is a relatively large fishing dock about 1/2 mile from the Dubuque Street parking lot

What gear would you suggest a family bring along?

sunscreen, bug spray, water, snacks, gear appropriate for the weather

What baby or child hazards are there on this hike?

sun, bugs/ticks, water, snow/ice, possible poison ivy (if wandering off trail)

Trail Website

https://www.icgov.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/94/252?npage=2

Parking Details

a lot off Dubuque Street is available