About This Playground
🌳 Kiwanis Park is a family-friendly recreational area in Iowa featuring multiple playgrounds with modern equipment for children of various ages, surrounded by natural green spaces and community amenities.
Visitor Experience: The park consistently receives positive reviews from local families, with particular praise for the well-maintained playground equipment and clean facilities. Visitors appreciate the variety of play options for different age groups.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
1519 Teg Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
Phone
(319) 356-5100
+1 319-356-5100
Coordinates
41.64352, -91.5681
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
Equipment suitable for toddlers (2-5 years) and older children (5-12 years), with separate play areas designed for different age groups.
Equipment Available
Modern playground structures including slides, swings, climbing apparatus, monkey bars, balance beams, spinning elements, and sensory play panels.
Shaded Areas
Several large trees provide natural shade over portions of the playground, with additional shade structures covering some play areas and seating.
Seating For Parents
Multiple benches positioned throughout the playground area with good sightlines to all play equipment. Picnic tables available in adjacent areas.
Restroom Availability
Clean public restrooms located near the playground area, open during park hours.
Drinking Fountains
Several water fountains available, including accessible height options and bottle-filling stations.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
Partial fencing around playground areas, with complete separation from nearby streets. The play area for younger children is fully enclosed.
Surface Material
Impact-absorbing rubber mulch beneath all play equipment, with paved walkways connecting different areas of the playground.
Ada Accessibility
Accessible pathways to and throughout the playground area. Several pieces of equipment designed for inclusive play, including wheelchair-accessible play structures.
Cleanliness Maintenance
Well-maintained with regular inspection schedules. Playground equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned frequently, with quick responses to repair needs.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Large free parking lot adjacent to the playground with designated accessible spaces close to the entrance.
Pet Policy
Dogs allowed in park areas on leashes, but not permitted within the playground enclosure. Pet waste stations available throughout the park.
Bike Racks
Multiple bike racks located near park entrances and the playground area.
Nearby Food Options
Picnic areas with tables and grills available. Seasonal concession stand operates during summer months. Several restaurants within walking distance.
Sports Areas
Basketball courts, tennis courts, and a soccer field located within the park complex.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
Paved multi-use trail system throughout the park, connecting to the city's larger trail network.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Active community photo sharing showing children enjoying the equipment, seasonal changes, and special events held at the park.
Recent Reviews
Recent visitors highlight the clean facilities, variety of play options, and family-friendly atmosphere. Most reviews are 4-5 stars.
Crowd Levels
Busiest on weekends and after school hours. Relatively quiet on weekday mornings. Summer months see higher usage overall.
Special Events
Hosts community gatherings, seasonal festivals, and occasional outdoor movie nights. The park is used for local youth sports events and community fundraisers.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free public access for all visitors year-round.
Space For Groups
Designated picnic shelters can be reserved for parties and gatherings. Open areas accommodate informal group activities.
Nature Connection
Natural landscaping with native plants, mature trees, and butterfly gardens integrated throughout the park.
Noise Level
Moderate during peak hours, particularly in afternoon and weekends. Morning times typically quieter.
Aesthetic Design
Thoughtfully designed with colorful equipment, natural elements, and artistic features that complement the surrounding landscape.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular patrols by park staff during operating hours. Security lighting throughout the area for evening safety.
Rules Restrictions
Park closes at sunset. No alcohol allowed. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult. No smoking in playground areas.
First Aid Availability
First aid kits available at park office. Staff trained in basic first aid. Emergency phones located at key points throughout the park.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
Regular scheduled activities including story time, outdoor fitness classes, and seasonal children's programs.
Social Interaction
Design encourages cooperative play with equipment that requires multiple children to operate. Open spaces allow for group games and activities.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
Utilizes drought-resistant native plants in landscaping. Recycling bins throughout the park. Rainwater collection system helps maintain green spaces.
Renewable Energy
Solar-powered lighting along pathways and in parking areas. Energy-efficient fixtures in restroom facilities.
Walkability Bike Access
Connected to neighborhood sidewalks and city bike paths. Bike-friendly infrastructure encourages non-vehicular transportation to the park.
Reviews
Doma
a year ago
Love this cute and quiet park. It’s very convenient for walking/running/biking because it loops in a circle. The kids playground is conveniently located in the middle and there is a sitting area with a shelter close by. In the summer it’s nice to see the plants that are being grown in the beds in the middle. Edit: This park is becoming a prairie in progress and they also have leveled sandboxes by the playground in the middle. The shelter has a BBQ grill that needs to be replaced because the bottom of the grill now has a large hole through the bottom from the rust.
View on GoogleMolly Bishop
9 months ago
Edit 2024: Coming back to edit my review and add new pictures because this park has been completely redone! While the new equipment is great and definitely was due for an upgrade, much of the surrounding brush has been cleared, destroying the "secret hideaways" that took this park from good to magical in the eyes of a child! It's still a great park, but I was disappointed to see this change. The information about bathrooms and shelter still apply from below! Review from 2022: This is truly the best park ever for child-led imaginative play! In addition to the fun tunnels and bridges, multi-tiered sandboxes, and slides on the hills, there are tons of little hideaways and forts built into the landscape around the playground. Let your children explore! The restrooms for this park are next to the parking lot on Teg Dr. No changing table, and they are not open in the winter. There's a shelter with picnic tables, a grill, and a drinking fountain right by the playground.
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6 years ago
Great park with a uniquely fun playground area for the kids. Lots of tunnels, bridges, and non-typical playground type adventures to be had in an area rather secluded from much of the open space and trails that compromise the remainder of the park. There is also a nice and fairly new commercial grade playground with slides and monkey bars but no swings. There is a nice sandbox complex with lots of sand and dirt for the kids to play in. It looks like this park also has tons of trails and huge open grassy areas in which to play. If you park on the west side of the park, you'll be nearer the big shelter and playground, but you'll have to park in front of someone's house along Abbey Lane (via Mormon Trek). If you park on the east side off Aber via Sunset, there is an actual parking lot (albeit a tiny one -- like, six cars?) near the bathrooms, but you'll have to walk a hundred yards or so to the playground.
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5 months ago
My boyfriend and I walked through this park last night after dinner, and it was a pleasant walk!
View on GoogleJen S
a year ago
Loved this park! I’ll be taking my 3- and 5-year-old back for sure! The playground is well away from the roads (can’t even see it when you park), is built right into the landscape, is surrounded by grass and shade trees, and has a covered picnic area right in the middle. There are and water fountain. There are also paths, a story walk, and a community garden that we didn’t take advantage of.
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