West end of Foster Roadat Peninsula Park
Iowa City, IA
Operating Hours:
Sunrise to SunsetManaged By:
Iowa CityDays Closed:
N/AFees:
$5 one day pass (purchase at the park) or $25 for a yearly tag- $5 off for fixed dogsRestrooms:
Portable restroomsPark Size:
11 acresType of Park:
FencedOther Notes:
Please bring water for your dog to this park. This park is split into three separate areas: one for small dogs (Linder Tire Service Small Dog Yard), Lucky Pawz Playground for all dogs, and Emma' Run Training and Agility Area. This parks has a large pond that is 15 ft deep for use by the dogs. The agility section of the park can be rented for $10/hr up to 2 hours at a time for events. Annual dog park tags can be bought at Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center or the Lee Recreation Center. This park is supported by the Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee. This dog park has an underground waste tank for dog droppings that is pumped out and taken to the waste treatment plant instead of going to the landfill.
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I drove from Bettendorf to see this park based on this page, and a couple other pages, It is $5 per dog for a day pass, $25 per dog for the year pass. I paid $10 for my two dogs. When I got in, I noticed there is vary little shade, and not much seating, for owners to relax, while the dogs play. We found the swimming area that is for dogs only and 15 feet deep according to other web pages. The swimming area was more like a farmers small pond, or mud whole. It was locked. There are 3ft wide paths to walk through and around the park. I was not impressed, It was a normal dog park. Bettendorf Dog park is better they have fenced in areas for small dogs being put up right now and two large fenced areas that alternate for use. The big area is form all dogs. aside from that Crow Creek Park has a flooded quarry that has a fresh spring that fills it with water and many nature trails for hiking. Lots of shade from big trees and The trails are groomed. But best of all it is free. A fund raiser is held every year for donations, and the city cares for the lawn. I should mention that swimming is not allow, for people or dogs, in the quarry. But I think that's posted so you cant blame the city if ur dog drowns. I see dogs playing in there all the time. In comparison I will not be traveling to Iowa city to pay for something that offers half of the experience. When I can stay in town and get a much better environment to take my dogs for free. Also If you want to get the by GPS use Foster road in Iowa city. It is at the end of Foster road.
I was very impressed with the foresight and planning that went into this park. LOVE the waste disposal system. But really, big pitbulls owner? Yes, you have to pay for the upkeep of the park. No, your un-neutered dog should not be allowed to harass other dogs. And no, you don't getr to curse me out when I point that out to you. Otherwise, this is a model place.