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Mosquito Park
One of Burlington's oldest parks, Mosquito Park offers scenic views of the Mississippi River. Many wedding ceremonies and photo shoots frequent the area in the summer, and in the winter, bird watchers come out to watch the eagles flying above the area.
Address: Franklin and N. 3rd streets Burlington IA USA 52601
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Starr's Cave Park and Preserve boasts range of sights and is home to woodlands, limestone bluffs and three caves, all of which visitors can explore. Starr's Cave is the only natural cave and it is open from April 1 to October 1 and is home to brown bats. The other two caves where dynamited into the rock face. Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking, caving, cross-country skiing and enjoying many other outdoor activities.
Address: 11627 Starr's Cave Road Burlington IA USA 52601
 Send an Email  1 319 753-5808
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Perkins Park Burlington
Containing scenic bridges, picnic areas and recreational facilities, Perkins Park is a popular public park in Burlington. Donated in 1927, the park encompasses 18 acres.
Address: West Ave and White St Burlington IA USA 52601
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Dankwardt Park
Located adjacent to Crapo Park on 72 acres of land, Dankwardt Park boasts numerous recreational opportunities, including a disc golf course, a swimming pool and tennis courts. It was donated to the city in 1937 by Lydia Dankwardt as a memorial to her family.
Address: Madison Ave and Dankwardt Park Dr. Burlington IA USA 52601
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Schuetzenpark is German for shooting park, which was what this area was establihed to be in 1870. As a meeting place for wealthy German-Americans, Schuetzen Park contained an inn, a dance hall, a music pavilion, a zoo, several bowling alleys, a roller coaster, restaurants and much more. All that remains of this era is a street car building from 1911. People can enjoy walking on the trails, picnicking, looking at artifacts and animal watching.
Address: 3401 Schuetzen Lane Davenport IA USA 52804
Send an Email 1 563 323-4225
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DeEdwin & Gladys White Memorial Park
Encompassing 1.3 acres, DeEdwin & Gladys White Memorial Park features shaded tree, picnic areas, basketball courts and playground equipment. In June, this park plays hosts to the annual African-American Juneteenth celebration.
Address: 300 Angular St. Burlington IA USA 52601
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Crapo Park
Crapo Park was established in 1895 for Burlington's semi-centennial celebrations. Today the park contains an array of tree and plant species, as well as walking paths, picnic shelters, historic structures and many other features. Lake Starker is found inside the park and it welcomes ice skating in the winter. This 85-acre park is located along the Mississippi River in Parkway Drive.
Address: Parkway Dr. and Madison Ave. Burlington IA USA
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Riverside Park
Running beside the Mississippi River, Burlington's Riverside Park marks the spot where steamboats used to dock. Today, visitors can walk along the trail, which passes a gazebo, benches and a boat ramp.
Address: . Burlington IA USA 52601
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Located 10 mi (16 km) west of Burlington, visitors will find Geode State Park, a popular recreational area in southeastern Iowa. While at the park, people enjoy picnicking, hiking and camping, as well as boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Geode. Rock hunters come to the park in search of geodes: a crystal formation found in different area. (Please note that these rocks cannot be taken out of the park).
Address: 3249 Racine Ave. Danville IA USA 52623
Send an Email 1 319 392-4601
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A site designated to "Iowa's State Rock", The Keokuk Geode. Largest site of it's kind in the world. Museum and collector specimens.
Address: PO Box 485 Keokuk IA 52632
1 319 526-6819
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Fejervary Park
Located on west side of Davenport, Fejevary Park boasts a number of family-oriented activities and attractions. Home to the city's seasonal zoo, which features animal displays and a petting zoo, the park also includes an outdoor aquatic center, sports facilities, picnic areas and a bike path.
Address: 1800 W 12th Davenport IA USA 52803
1 563 326-7829
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Since it was established in 1885, the Vander Veer Botanical Park has grown into a 33-acre park that encompasses a bounty of gardens, a conservatory, several fountains, a sculpture garden and numerous picnic areas. One of its main features is the Rose Garden, which boasts roughly 145 varieties roses shown in thousands of blooms. Families can enjoy the playground and lagoon, where they can feed ducks in the spring and summer.
Address: 215 E Central Park Ave Davenport IA USA 52802
1 563 326-7818
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