City of Maquoketa Parks
Maquoketa has nine parks that offer a variety of recreational amenities. A five-member park board oversees the City’s parks related activities.
First Ward Park
Maquoketa’s First Ward Park is located on E. Quarry Street between Eliza Street and Otto Street. The park features playground equipment, a picnic shelter, basketball courts and restrooms.
Fifth Ward Park
Fifth Ward Park is located on W. Summit Street. The park features playground equipment, tennis courts, a softball field, a picnic shelter, and restrooms.
Second Ward Park – Little Bear Park
Located on W. Quarry Street next to Briggs Elementary School, Little Bear Park features a playground that was redesigned and rebuilt by the Maquoketa community in 2013. The park also features horseshoes, a picnic shelter, paved parking and restrooms.
Crawford Park
Crawford Park is a small neighborhood park located between N. Dearborn Street and N. Walnut Street. The park features playground equipment. Recently, members of the community have identified Crawford Park as needing improvement. Some have suggested that the City should sell the park and invest resources elsewhere. Others see the parks as opportunities for investment. The City Council and Park Commission should work together to come up with a future plan for the park.
Horseshoe Pond Campground
Horseshoe Pond Campground is located on S. Main Street on Maquoketa’s south side. Originally constructed by the Izaak Walton league in the 1930s, the park’s two-acre pond was acquired by the City of Maquoketa in 1985. The park’s campground has 22 electrical sites and 5 primitive sites. In addition to camping and fishing, the park also features playground equipment, picnic shelters, and volleyball.
City Ball Park and Skate Park
The park is located on the north side of on Old Highway 61 adjacent to the Maquoketa River. The park is located on the Maquoketa River Trail near the bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Maquoketa River.