Marengo Parks

Marengo is home to three parks; the city square park located in the 100 block between East Main Street and East Washington Street,  the Lions' Park, located at 1350 Eastern Avenue, and the Gateway Park & Preserve, located at the north end of Court Avenue.

The city square park boasts two recently remodeled shelter hosues, various playground equipment, and old-fashioned bandstand, and a beautifully restored fountain.  During the holiday season, you will find the park ablaze with the Christmas lights as several groups "adopt" and decorate trees.

The Lions' Park is home to the MRC ball diamonds, soccer fields, flag football fields, a shelter house, and concession stand (where you can savor the taste of the best River Dogs in the area!)

In addition to the three shelter houses mentioned, the City also owns a shelter house located near the Iowa Valley athletic fields.  Reservations for any of the shelter houses can be made by phoning City Hall at (319) 642-3232.

Gateway Park & Preserve, located at the northern edge of Marengo, occupies a portion of the southern bank of the Iowa River.  The 131 acre site includes a 41-acre lake and a 12-acre pond which were created through the excavation of sand and gravel for a concrete business.  The Iowa County Conservation Board purchased the property from the concrete business in 2001, and it is jointly maintained by the City of Marengo and Iowa County.  The park is currently open for fishing activity and contains a boat ramp for access to the Iowa River, along with a bird viewing tower.  The arboretum continues to develop, thanks to many donations and volunteers.  Future plans for the park include bioswales, a childrens' water gard, wetlands preservation and restoration, education gardens, a lakeside pavillion, a memorial pavillion, a wedidng pavillion, picnic area, and a welcome center.  Biking and hiking trails are located along the river's levy.  For further information, you can access the Gateway Park and Preserve Master Plan (pdf format).


Marengo Pool

The Marengo Muncipal Swimming Pool is located at 1277 Franklyn Avenue.  The pool typically opens Memorial Day weekend and closes shortly before school starts.