Corridor Vista

Green space..... Everywhere you go

 
The corridor is blessed with many parks and open green spaces.  Despite a dense metro population of well over 100,000 people living in the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty/Tiffin area, there is an abundance of lush green parks and trail systems to choose from and enjoy.  

City Park - 200 E. Park Road, Iowa City.  Nestled along the Iowa River, amenities include picnic shelters, a swimming pool, two ponds, hiking/jogging paths, biking trail, riverfront boat ramp, carnival rides, the Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival Stage, bocce/tennis/basketball/horseshoe courts, sand volleyball and more.

   F.W. Kent Park - 2048 Hwy 6 NW, Oxford.  This picturesque 1,082-acre park located 3 miles west of Tiffin on Highway 6 is one of Iowa’s premier county parks and one of the nicest you will find anywhere.  A 27-acre lake, which contains catfish, large mouth bass, bluegill, walleye and crappie, provides the angler with many fine hours of fishing enjoyment.  Come and explore the prairies, forests and wetlands, camp or enjoy a swim after an afternoon of fishing, hiking or participating in any of the other activities at F.W. Kent Park. 

Lake McBride State Park - 3525 Highway 382 NE, Solon, Iowa.  Lake Macbride State Park's 2,180 acres offer much to the outdoor enthusiast: fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking, camping, boating and lots more. The park is located in two units. The northern unit lies at the end of County Road F-16, 4 miles west of Solon. Here you will find a modern campground, boat ramps, beach and boat rental, picnic areas and the park office. The southern unit is located off County Road F-28 (Fifth Street in Solon), 3 miles west of Solon. The southern unit offers a non-modern campground, boat ramps, picnic areas, a frisbee golf course and a prairie.

S.T. Morrison Park - 1513 7th Street, Coralville, located behind the police station and city hall.  With a playground, tennis courts, ball fields, fishing pond, wireless internet, home of the Music in the Park Concert Series and Farmers’ Market, this includes the grounds of the Coralville Community Aquatic Center. Small shelters are strategically placed and large shelters are available for picnics, reunions, and gatherings.

Tee Time

 
If you think the corridor area doesn't have many golf courses to choose from, think again.  The golf scene in the corridor is excellent.  

The area boasts seven public golf courses, five of which are within a half hour of downtown Iowa City.  All of the courses are recognized and/or award winning in some way. 

Six of the seven courses are 18-holes, with four of those offering championship level play.   They each offer their own flavor and personality ranging from the rolling hills of Brown Deer, to the diverse vistas of Riverside, to the timelessness of Finkbine.  Prices suit most budgets and are blessed with challenging play. 

Brown Deer - This 18-hole, 170-acre course in Coralville offers some of the most picturesque and challenging golf in the Midwest. Surrounded by the extraordinary landscaping and natural beauty of the countryside, players experience countless risks and rewards from the tee to the well-groomed green.

Finkbine - Home of the Hawkeyes!  Finkbine Golf Course is the University of Iowa Department of Athletics championship golf course and is home to the Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Teams.  Finkbine has been the home to numerous NCAA tournaments plus the Amana VIP Classic, and 1991 Hogan Tour, and 1992 and 1993 Nike Tour Hawkeye Classic tournaments.  

Hi Point - Rurally located two miles east of Iowa City, Hi Point is a scenic 18 hole, par 70 course.  Family owned and operated, the course  provides an exceptional golf experience to customers at an affordable price.

Pleasant Valley - Featuring a Florida-style layout that offers an enjoyable experience for all who play, this Iowa City course has four sets of tees, driving range, practice bunker and a practice green to help you improve your game.

Quail Creek - A 9-hole course located in North Liberty just off Highway 965, it has challenging fairways and water is in play on four holes.  Touted by the Iowa PGA.

 

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort - Designed by Rees Jones, a designer of championship golf courses, Blue Top Ridge at Riverside is nationally recognized as a top course to play.  Spanning over 7,400 yards, it offers play overlooking two rivers, man made lakes and diverse terrain.  

Saddleback Ridge -  Located in Solon, this par 72 course features a links style lay-out with wide fairways and big greens.  There are multiple tee complexes on each hole to accomodate golfers of all skill levels.  "One of the Top Ranked Courses in the State of Iowa" according to golflink.com. 

 

New online site 'Corridor Vista' provides information about Iowa City/Coralville area

Welcome to the corridor area's premier site for lodging, dining, activities and attractions!

Corridor Vista provides information about festivals, shopping, University of Iowa events, restaurants, hotels, etc., in the Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and Solon areas of the Corridor.

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