Parks

Parks, Recreation, and Public Property maintains over 27 traditional parks along with streetscapes and other public properties. Please see the Council Bluffs Parks Catalog below for locations and features of each park.

City parks are open from 6:00a.m. - 10:00p.m. daily.


Bahnsen Park Playground
Bahnsen Park Playground

Application for Special Events

DocumentApplication for special events in parks
Click here to download this form, which is required for all major events in city parks.

Council Bluffs Parks Catalog

DocumentClick here to see Council Bluffs Parks catalog.
A full description of all city parks and includes photos

Adopt-a-Park Program

Take pride in your community! Become one of our partners by adopting a park, trail or green space! Perfect for businesses, schools, service organizations, churches and individuals! We will create a program that fits your times, days, number of people able to help, and area where you would like to contribute.

DocumentClick here to download the complete proposal to Adopt-a-Park Agreement
Look Here!Current Adopt-a-Park Partners


The Schemmer and Associates - Valley View Park

Iowa School for the Deaf - Valley View Park

Synchronicity - Sunset Park

The Garden Angels of Lincoln Fairview Neighborhood Assoc.- Black Angel Historic Monument & Lincoln Monument

Platinum ALHS - Prospect Park

Downtown Kiwanis - Bayliss Park, including Veterans Plaza

Struyk Turf/Brad Trede - Broadway Skate Park

The Schemmer Associates have adopted Valley View Park and a section of Valley View trail. They assist in keeping the area clean and well-maintained.

Parks Matrix

Information on all of the city's parks, including locations and amenities.

DocumentClick here for the Parks Matrix.


Council Bluffs Skate Park

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