Outdoors

Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels^®. Our Iowa hotels are conveniently located near a number of picturesque gardens, stunning parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at the scenery and greenery that Iowa offers.

In the Northwest Region

Akron City Park
Highway 12
Akron, IA  
712-568-2041

Enjoy some of the most beautiful parkland in the state of Iowa at Akron City Park, a destination where residents of Akron know to go when they're seeking a tranquil escape from the hassles of day-to-day life in the city. Enjoy activities like hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and more!

In the West Central Region

Swan Lake Park
Carroll, IA  
712-792-4614

Experience one of the most pristine natural expanses in the state of Iowa. Known for its flat, rolling plains and its sweeping prairie landscapes, this park details the typical Iowan beauty. Amble down one of many hiking trails, equipped with facilities which will make equestrians squeal with glee.

In the Southwest Region

Mormon Trail Park
2828 Delta Avenue
Bridgewater, IA  
641-743-6450

Experience the beauty of Iowa at Mormon Trail Park, a natural destination with gorgeous, rolling plains and several specimens of plants which could boggle a biologist.

In the North Central Region

Wilder Park
22310 Highway 3
Allison, IA  
319-267-2245

"Love is hungry and it cuts like a knife, but wilderness is twice as ripe." So said T.S. Elliott, and we know his words would ring with twice their veracity on a visit to Wilder Park, a natural destination whose name is as indicative of its natural beauty as its expanses: over 200 acres of gorgeous flatlands and miles and miles of hiking trails.

In the Central Region

Lewis A. Jester Park
11407 NW Jester Park Drive
Des Moines, IA  
515-323-5366

Experience some of the most beautiful wilderness in the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area. Here is where many of the burden-laden city-dwellers of Des Moines seek escape from the hassles of city life, and you'll see why this is their preferred destination when you head down to witness the beauty of the landscape, the thrill of the trails, and, in the wintertime, the rush of sports like skiing and snowboarding.

In the South Central Region

Lake Keomah State Park
Highway 92
Oskaloosa, IA  
641-673-6975

The town of Oskaloosa has a few options for natural destinations, but many of the townsfolk prefer to visit a quaint natural expanse which goes by the name of Lake Keomah State Park. Explore this natural expanse, and you'll soon come across Lake Keomah, the perfect spot for recreational activities such as swimming, boating and fishing.

In the Northeast Region

George Wyth State Park
Highway 218
Cedar Falls, IA  
319-232-5505

Experience some of the prime natural real estate in the state of Iowa. At George Wyth State Park, you'll encounter more beauty than you're likely to know what to do with. From sprawling meadowlands which arc their beautiful way into the distance to a diverse array of flora and fauna, there's something for everyone at this lovely natural destination.

In the East Region

Mud Lake Park
22162 Golf Lake Road
Dubuque, IA  
563-552-2746

Experience the natural vestiges of Mud Lake Park, which is so-named for the - you guessed it - muddy lake which graces its expanse. If you're not mud-shy, you'll enjoy taking a dip in not-so-clear waters; but if you'd prefer to stay out of the wet earth, there are still plenty of opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and more at this treasured natural destination.

In the East Central Region

Bennett Park
Highway 130
Bennett, IA  
563-886-6930

Are you looking for a park which brings serenity to new highs? Bennett Park is a destination where many Iowans choose to escape their day-to-day lives, and you're invited to join them for a day of tranquility and peace. Reacquaint yourself with greener pastures and hike the park's many hiking trails on a day you won't soon forget.

In the Southeast Region

Talmage Hill Nature Park
Afton, IA  
641-347-5224

Have you been dying to re-commune with the natural world? If so, there's no better place to do it than at Talmage Hill Nature Park, a 210-acre area revered by wildlife enthusiasts because of its habitat diversity - a pond, marsh, timbered areas, and upland game areas.

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