The greatest outdoor experiences are always off the beaten path.
In Altoona, you can hop on a trail that leads to downtown Des Moines and beyond. Bike to a brewery. Sleep beneath the stars. Roast s’mores on an open fire. Let your kids run wild and scream their lungs out at their new favorite playground. Find a quiet place to fish. Kick back in a canoe. Enjoy the kind of quiet you won’t find in the city.
The great outdoors of Central Iowa are meant to be explored. Just off the beaten path, Altoona is a great place to start.
Can’t miss experiences
Prairie Heritage Park
There’s a little something for everyone at Prairie Heritage Park. Kids of all ages can cool off by the splash pad and chill out beneath the nearby shelter, and the path along the pond is perfect for a relaxing walk. There’s also a beautiful war memorial where visitors can pay their respects to those who have served. Read more about Prairie Heritage Park.
Lions Park
This cute neighborhood park is the perfect spot to relax and play, with softball fields, a disc-golf course and access to an adjacent bike trail.
Altoona’s Great(er) Outdoors
Altoona might be the greatest place to explore Iowa’s great outdoors. Read more.
Terrace Hills Golf Course
Established in 1964, Terrace Hills is an 18-Hole, Par 71 Championship course designed for golfers of all levels. In addition to the course, it has a state-of-the-art driving range and short game area for all your practice needs. Terrace Hills is a place to play, practice and host your big event at the heart of Iowa’s entertainment capital.