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Outdoor & Garden Venues in Iowa
Iowa hosts 90 outdoor & garden venues suitable for corporate events of all sizes. Browse by city, or request a quote and we'll connect you with up to 3 matching venues in your area.
Lions Park
Lions Park, 507 13th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Neighborhood park offering softball fields, a disc-golf course & access to an adjacent bike trail.
Lion’s Park Shelter
507 13th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
The Lodge at Seven Oaks
1086 222nd Dr, Boone, IA 50036
Durham Bandshell
125 E 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
Inis Grove Park
Red Oak Shelter, 2500 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Large recreation area with basketball & tennis courts, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & trails.
Bandshell Park
Duff Ave & 6th St, 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
Long-running city park with a large bandstand, picnic area, playground & public restrooms.
Daley Shelter
340 Wilder Blvd, Ames, IA 50014
Ankeny Band Shell
410 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023
The Rose Garden
215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52803
The Hub by QC Wed Me
5345 Belle Ave Ste 3, Davenport, IA 52807
Vander Veer Conservatory
215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52803
Vander Veer Botanical Park
215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52803
Sprawling circa-1885 park featuring a historic rose garden, seasonal greenhouse shows & a duck pond.
Sunderbruch Park
4675 Telegraph Rd, Davenport, IA 52804
Public park featuring trails for hiking, horseback riding & biking plus picnic shelters.
Lindsay Park
2205 E 11th St, Davenport, IA 52803
Grassy park with a playground, a baseball/softball diamond & views of the Mississippi River.
LeClaire Park & Bandshell
400 Beiderbecke Dr, Davenport, IA 52802
Spacious park with a music pavilion, a fountain monument & a scenic trail along the water.
Schuetzen Park
700 Waverly Rd, Davenport, IA 52804
West Lake Park
14910 110th Ave, Davenport, IA 52804
620-acre park with fishing, swimming & boating plus a playground, camping & picnic facilities.
Duck Creek Park
3300 E Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803
Park with shaded picnic areas & BBQ grills, plus sports fields, a playground & nearby golf course.
Eastern Avenue Park
2900 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA 52803
Centennial Park
315 S Marquette St, Davenport, IA 52802
250-acre green space with riverside trails & gazebos, plus athletic courts, dog area & a skate park.
Fejervary Park
1800 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804
Relaxed, grassy park with unique playscapes for kids, plus an outdoor pool & covered picnic area.
Junge Park
3250 Western Ave, Davenport, IA 52803
City park offering a playground, volleyball/basketball courts, a picnic shelter & baseball fields.
Garfield Park
1224 E 29th St, Davenport, IA 52807
32-acre park with picnic shelters & tennis/volleyball courts, plus baseball diamonds & a playground.
Prairie Heights Park
5600 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA 52807
Slattery Park
4629 Northwest Blvd, Davenport, IA 52806
Neighborhood park with a small playground, disc-golf course, basketball court & picnic shelter.
Davenport Park & Recreation
1757 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804
Northwest Park
3040 N Division St, Davenport, IA 52804
Emeis Park
4500 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52804
Meadows on 2nd LLC
205 N 2nd St, Eldridge, IA 52748
Davenport Parks and Recreation
700 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802
Crow Creek Park
4701 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Bettendorf Parks & Recreation
2204 Grant St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Forest Grove Park
5730-5754 Forest Grove Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Hollowview Park
1700 Sun Valley Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Devils Glen Park
1101 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Woodsy park featuring trails along a scenic creek, a fire pit, a playground & a disc golf course.
McManus Park
1200 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Middle Park
2220 23rd St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Picnic Shelter
Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Picnic Shelter | Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Park, 4223 Greenbrier Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Crapo Park
2800 Madison Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
85-acre park with a lake, arboretum & botanical garden, plus a bandshell with summer concerts.
Perkins Park
1429 West Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
Overman Park
316 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Grassy park with a pioneer cabin replica & bandshell for concerts & movies, plus a farmers' market.
Our Stress Free Wedding
6322 University Ave APT E, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Indian Creek Nature Center
5300 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.
Morgan Creek Park
7212 E Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Jones Park View Pavilion
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Noelridge Park
4900 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
McGrath Amphitheatre
475 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Sprawling outdoor venue offering lawn seating & a lineup of well-known performers, plus events.
Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department
500 15th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Eagle Point Park
3923 N 3rd St, Clinton, IA 52732
Park with bluffs overlooking the river, plus a historic lodge & castle turret open for stair climbs.
Clinton Parks & Recreation
1401 11th Ave N, Clinton, IA 52732
Bayliss Park
100 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Park & plaza with a center fountain with light & water displays, plus a performance space & gardens.
Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater
22984 US-6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Home to the county fair, numerous concerts, gun & automotive shows, livestock auctions & more.
Rotary Riverwalk Park
821 W River Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
Gray's Lake Park
2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.
Ewing Park
5300 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
Spacious park with playgrounds, an 18-hole disc golf course, a pond & a lilac arboretum.
Greenwood - Ashworth Park
4500 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public recreation area with playgrounds, a splash pad & picnic shelters, plus a pond & rose garden.
Des Moines Water Works Park
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Daytime spot with jogging & cycling trails, fishing, a picnic area with grills & sports fields.
Walnut Woods State Park
3155 Walnut Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
260-acre nature reserve with trails, camping, river boating & fishing & a 1930s lodge for rentals.
Fort Des Moines Park
7200 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Community recreation space with large picnic shelters, a playground & trails, plus a fishing lake.
Easter Lake Park
2830 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
American Legion Park
301 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Recreational park offering sports areas, a playground with water features, picnic tables & grills.
Ashby Park
3200 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
This 11-acre park features a splash pool, tennis courts, a playground, grills, trails & more.
Grandview Park
3230 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317
Pioneer Park
1650 E Pioneer Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
Union Park
725 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public park since 1892, with an old-fashioned carousel, water play area, BBQ grills & sports courts.
MacRae Park
1021 Davis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Green space on a bluff with dramatic downtown views, tennis courts, a pond & a playground.
Evelyn K Davis Park
1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Birdland/Ding Darling Enclosed Shelter
2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313
Pete Crivaro Park
1105 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Irving E. Stone Park
2100 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Columbus Park
Columbus Park, 1921 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Riverfront Pavilion
Memorial Ln, Dubuque, IA 52001
Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique
400 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Eagle Point Park
G9P2+HF, 2601 Shiras Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
This 164-acre park features tri-state & Mississippi River views, plus playgrounds & a band shell.
Back Waters Amp
1855 Greyhound Park Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001
Riverboat Lounge
200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Martha's Gardens
7883 Hidden Valley Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003
Gardens of Dubuque
1895 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
The Wanderwood Gardens
3810 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
Kennedy Park
1415 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Camping is popular at this 400-acre natural area with hiking trails & a lake for fishing & swimming.
Snell-Crawford Park
Williams Drive &, 12th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Picnic site with grills, sand volleyball, disc golf, walking trails & a playground.
Vinnie's Longbranch
2601 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Turnwater Bar and Grill
318 Riverview Dr, Fort Madison, IA 52627
The Prelude
20632 35th Ave, New Virginia, IA 50210
The Zoo
102 W Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Memorial Park and Amphitheater
602 N G St, Indianola, IA 50125
National Balloon Classic
1136 150th Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Dennis Park Apartments
208 S J St, Indianola, IA 50125
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Most Iowa outdoor & garden venues are concentrated in Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, with additional options across 28 cities total.
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