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Places

All Outdoor and Recreation

Delight your senses with the beauty of the great outdoors! Mason City offers four seasons of fun – indoors and out! Come Spring, Summer, Winter, or Fall there’s always something unique to discover and recreational activities to enjoy.

>> EXPLORE:  Parks & Camping – Trails – Fishing – Canoeing/Kayaking Natural Beauty
  • Lime Creek Nature Center

    A 440-acre public conservation facility, the Lime Creek Nature Center and Conservation Area is nestled atop the limestone bluffs of the Winnebago River. The Lime Creek Nature Center is a premier conservation education facility in Iowa, and a “must-see” destination for travelers and nature enthusiasts. The center features a variety Read more [...]

  • Prairie Playground

    Enjoy the largest outdoor play area in Mason City, including a maze of wooden playground equipment and shelter areas. Located at the East State Street entrance of East Park, next to the Cannonball 457 / Cannonball Gardens and ZipKrooz play system. Prairie Playground Hours: 6:00am – 11:00pm Admission: Free

  • East Park

    Located on the east side of Mason City, East Park spans 57.6 acres of developed parkland. Two rivers – Winnebago River and Willow Creek – flow through the park and are great spots for fishing. The park is also home to a 2-mile hard surface trail system featuring two scenic Read more [...]

  • Highland Park Golf Course

    The Highland Golf Course  is a municipal golf course operated by the Mason City Park & Recreation Board. The golf course is comprised of two very distinct nines.  The front nine measures 2,950 yards and has small greens with tight, tree-lined fairways. The back nine measures 3,250 yards and has Read more [...]

  • Legacy Golf Course at the 19

    Legacy Golf Course at the 19 (formerly Mason City Country Club) is a traditional 18-hole championship course layout, 72 par. The course features fast greens and smooth tree-lined fairways. It was built in 1915 and holds a heritage of well-manicured greatness that is still evident today. Foodservice is available from Read more [...]

  • Mason City Aquatic Center

    Hours: Memorial Day-Mid August; Public Swim: Monday-Friday Noon-6 PM, Saturday-Sunday Noon-5 PM; Family & Lap Swim: Daily 11 AM-Noon. Admission: Infant to 3 years old: $2; 4 years old and older: $6; Non-Swimmers: $3. Lap/Fitness Swim Rates: $2. Everyone entering/using the Aquatic Center must pay non-swimmer price or daily coupon, Read more [...]

  • Mason City Bikeways

    Explore meandering recreational trails, mountain bike along limestone bluffs or pedal along on a leisurely sightseeing ride. Mason City’s Bikeways offers numerous multi-use pathways, bike lanes, off-road paths and paved shoulders… all conveniently accessible and connected. You’re sure to discover cool new places! Check out the Mason City Bicycle Map Read more [...]

  • North Iowa Miniature Golf

    Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced golfer, North Iowa’s Miniature Golf Course offers 18 holes of fun and challenging play. The greens feature various obstacles to test and improve your putting skills. The well-designed fairways are bisected by a meandering creek and surrounded by colorful landscaping. Par on 18 Read more [...]

  • Pine Creek Golf Club

    North Iowa’s premier 9-hole executive golf course open to the public. We offer 9/18 holes rates, memberships, cart/club rentals, food/beverage, tournaments/events and weekly leagues. Pine Creek Golf Club Hours: Open daily: 7:30 am – 8 pm ALL OUTDOOR AND RECREATION