Jester Park is a local favorite of ours and it’s easy to see why! With the most unique natural playscape in central Iowa, Jester Park offers an abundance of learning resources.
Place/Event: Jester Park Natural Playscape
Location: 11407 NW Jester Park Dr, Granger, IA 50109 (Take NW 128th street to enter the park on the north side right by the playscape)
Cost: Free
Grade/age range: PreK-5th
Group size: large or small (Great for large groups!)
Hands-on: Yes
Stroller friendly: Playscape: Yes. Trails: No.
Bathrooms: Yes, but rustic (no running water)
Food: No
Water: Yes – drinking fountain by bathroom
The Jester Park Natural Playscape is made out of all natural materials and deigned to stimulate free play in nature. Plan to spend a couple hours enjoying the playscape and more for the entire park.
Bring:
- Water shoes, clothes to get wet and muddy, towels
- sun screen and bug spray
- Water bottles, picnic lunch and snacks
- Buckets, shovels, bug catching nets, exploring toys, squirt toys etc.
- Lawn chair for parents
I’ve never been, even though I used to live in central Iowa. It looks like a lovely place to spend a day.
Karla, You’ll have to stop at the park if you come back to central Iowa for a visit! There is always hidden gems! 🙂