Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City

Name: Hickory Hill Park
Address: 1439 Bloomington, Iowa City, United States

#21 among attractions in Iowa City

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Hickory Hill Park is a large natural area in northeast Iowa City, Iowa consisting of 190 acres of forest, abandoned fields, reconstructed prairie, wetlands, and parkland centered on Ralston Creek and its tributary drainages. It is owned and administered by the city, with help from Friends of Hickory Hill Park. The park is popular with day hikers, dog walkers, cross-country skiers, sledders, and picnickers. Iowa City’s Hickory Hill Park should not be confused with Hickory Hills Park near Waterloo, or Hickory Hills Park in Tama County. ()

Elevation: 682 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°40'17"N, 91°30'38"W

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1439 BloomingtonIowa City United States

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Hickory Hill Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prairie Lights, Ped Mall, Englert Theatre, Riverside Theatre.

1.4 miSW
Shopping, Bookshop
Prairie Lights, Iowa City
36 min walk • Prairie Lights is an independent bookstore in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, founded in 1978, by Jim Harris.
1.5 miSW
Shopping, Playground, Shopping centre
Ped Mall, Iowa City
38 min walk • The Ped Mall, also known as the Pedestrian Mall, is a pedestrian mall located in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, near the University of Iowa campus. Officially named City Plaza it was completed in 1979 as the centerpiece of the city’s urban renewal project. Landscaping was completed the following year.
1.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Englert Theatre, Iowa City
36 min walk • Englert Theatre in Iowa City, Iowa, is a renovated vaudeville-era playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat performance venue. It is owned and operated year around by Englert Civic Theatre, a non-profit art organization. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
1.1 miSW
41°39'50"N • 91°31'49"W
Riverside Theatre, Iowa City
30 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.4 miW
Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City
12 min walk • Oakland Cemetery is located on the north side of Iowa City, Iowa, and has served as the main cemetery for Iowa City since 1843.
1.4 miSW
Cinema, Bookshop, Library
Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City
36 min walk • The Iowa City Public Library was established in 1896 to serve the people of Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
College Green Historic District, Iowa City
30 min walk • The College Green Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Brown Street Historic District, Iowa City
24 min walk • The Brown Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, and its boundaries were increased in 2004.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
East College Street Historic District, Iowa City
26 min walk • The East College Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 27 resources, which included 21 contributing buildings and six non-contributing buildings.
1.1 miW
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, Iowa City
29 min walk • The Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 120 resources, which included 94 contributing buildings and 26 non-contributing buildings.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture
Longfellow Historic District, Iowa City
31 min walk • The Longfellow Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hickory Hill Park?

Nearby attractions include Cavanaugh-Zetek House, Iowa City (11 min walk), Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City (12 min walk), Rose Hill, Iowa City (13 min walk), Isaac A. Wetherby House, Iowa City (18 min walk).

How to get to Hickory Hill Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hickory Hill Park:

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Mayflower Hall - Stop 1000 • Lines: Blue Route, Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Red Route (30 min walk)
Church St North - Stop 1010 • Lines: Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Red Route (31 min walk)