Noelridge Park
4900 Council Street
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Visits back to Cedar Rapids have begun to include the new outing of feeding the ducks at Noelridge Park. There is a small duck pond that is home to geese and ducks that love the attention from young families that are willing to share bread and treats! After taking time to feed the ducks, we played on the playground and took a mile long walk around the walking trail. On a breezy spring day, it felt great to be outside, get some exercise, and enjoy the sun!
Toddler Fun Factor: 4/5: Lydia loves feeding the ducks and has becoming acutely more aware of how to separate pieces of bread to maximize the feeding potential. Noelridge has a wonderful walking trail, playground, and grassy areas for toddlers to run around and play on.
Parent Pleasers: 4/5: There are sheltered restrooms, ample parking, and clean picnic areas to create a day long experience if that is desired.
Carseat Curb Appeal: 3/5: The park is maintained by the park district and includes a community pool and botanical gardens on opposite corners of the space. The playground provides both a large playset for older kids and a lower, safer play area for toddlers.
Overall Impact: 4.5/5 This park is a new favorite of ours on our treks back to Cedar Rapids. With the botanical gardens, walking trails, pond, and playground, there is a lot to do. Even better, it is free admission! Lydia claps as soon as we enter the park and knows we are going to feed the ducks!
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