City of Clive

The official website of Clive, Iowa

Parks & Recreation

   

Parks

Welcome to Clive City Parks. 

Take a jog down our Greenbelt Park Trail, watch a softball game at Campbell Park, have a family gathering at Linnan Shelter, and use and enjoy your city parks.

For an updated brochure on the City's parks, please click here.

For a quick reference to our rental facilities and shelters, please click here.

Please remember:

  • Motor vehicles must remain on established park roads and driveways.
  • Fires are restricted to certain areas.
  • It is illegal to remove plants or animals.
  • Dogs and cats must be on a leash.
  • Park hours are 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Greenbelt Trail

Total trail miles with neighboring connections - 8.75

Main trail miles - 6.77

73rd Street to 86th Street - 1.25

86th Street to Shelter House - 1.61

Shelter House to 114th Street - .89

114th Street to Campbell Recreation Area - .59

Campbell Recreation Area to 128th Street - .49

128th Street to Country Club - .71

14nd Street to 156th Street - 1.23

Trail connection to Raccoon River Valley Trail is west of 128th Street

Maps

For a Clive streets and parks map, please visitor our online Map Gallery.

Park Descriptions

Campbell Recreation Area                                          12385 Woodlands Parkway

Connected to the Clive Greenbelt, Campbell Recreation Area is home to the Clive Parks & Recreation adult softball complex and the Parks Department maintenance shop.  Campbell Recreation area also has two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, three tennis courts, a playground area, open space for soccer or football, and a gazebo.

To see an interactive map of Campbell Recreation Area, please click here.

 

Linnan Park                                                                          8500 Alice Avenue

Linnan Park features an open-air shelter with restrooms, picnic tables and grills.  Linnan Park shelter is available to rent.  The park has three tennis courts, a wading pool, playground area, basketball court, and a softball diamond.  Linnan Park is home to Clive After 5, an event sponsored by the Clive Jaycees

To see an interactive map of Linnan Park, please click here.


 

George Lundberg  Park                                                     1450 NW 78th Street

This neighborhood park is named to honor the service of the first mayor of Clive.  This park has a walking trail, gazebo, half basketball court and children's play area. 

To see an interactive map of George Lundberg Park, please click here.

 

Greenbelt Park                                                                  10490 Maddox Parkway

Clive's Greenbelt Park stretches nearly the entire length of the city.  The park trail has more than eight miles of trail, for both walking and biking.  The park trail is maintained throughout the year.  Greenbelt Park is the heart of the Greenbelt Trail with a shelter available to rent, playground equipment, open green space, and parking.   For Greenbelt Trail historical detail click here.

To see an interactive map of Greenbelt Park, please click here.

 

Huntington Ridge Park                                                1400 NW 131st Street

Huntinton Ridge is a 3/4 acre neighborhood park with a basketball court, play area, and swing set.

To see an interactive map of Huntington Ridge Park, please click here.

 

Karp Park                                                                           1500 NW 109th Street

Karp Park is a three acre park that services its neighborhood with a children's play area and open greenspace area.

To see an interactive map of Karp Park, please click here.

 

Lions Park                                                                           15880 Wildwood Drive

Lions Park, nestled next to the Walnut Creek Little League complex, has a tennis court, a half basketball court, a children's play area and open greenspace for group games.

To see an interactive map of Lions Park, please click here.

 

Rio Valley Park                                                                1743 Rio Valley Drive

This neighborhood park is just under three acres.  Rio Valley Park has a large open area, great for group games, and a children's play area.

To see an interactive map of Rio Valley Park, please click here.

 

Swanson Memorial Park                                             8641 Swanson Blvd.

Swanson Memorial Park is home to one of the oldest homes in Clive.  The Clive Historical Society maintains the railroad depot and caboose that are historical attractions to visit in Swanson Memorial Park.  Visit the Clive Historical Society website for more information. 

To see an interactive map of Swanson Memorial Park, please click here.

 

Walnut Ridge Park                                                        10700 Elmcrest Drive

This neighborhood park has a children's play area and tennis court.

To see an interactive map of Walnut Ridge Park, please click here.

 

Westview Bend Park                                                     1836 NW 90th Street

A children's play area is available in this 1/4 acre neighborhood park.

To see an interactive map of Westview Bend Park, please click here.

 

Wildwood Park                                                                 15166 Wildwood Drive

A new children's play area added in the fall of 2004 is ready to enjoy.  Wildwood Park is a four acre park with open greenspace, a soccer field, restrooms, shelter with picnic table seating, a half basketball court, and an area for in-line skating.

To see an interactive map of Wildwood Park, please click here.

 

 

Future Park Locations and Amenities

Country Club Glen Park                                             16335 Sheridan

To see an interactive map of Country Club Glen Park, please click here.


Stonegate Park                                                          152nd Steet and Sheridan

To see an interactive map of Stonegate Park, please click here.