Crapo Park — Attraction in Burlington

Crapo Park was created as an arboretum in 1895 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. There are 2 play areas, tennis courts, and the city swimming pool is adjacent to the park - as are local Little League diamonds and a dog park. Lots of walking paths, shelter houses, a horse-shoe pitch, a lovely fountain that is lit up at night, the bandshell which hosts the local muni band every Sunday through the summer, a terrific river view and historic trails along the bluffs. There is also a 5-star disc golf course and a skate park in Dankwardt Park, which is adjacent, so that the two parks are really just one spot. The photo here is from my daughter's wedding in the...

Crapo and Dankwardt Park are filled with history that many rarely ever think to explore. But not just that, it's home to beautiful events such as Pride in the Park (as shown in pictures).

The park itself includes multiple different areas to cater to the community: disc golf course, skate park, multiple shelter gazebo, band shell, multiple playgrounds, the list goes on.

If you're in Burlington, this park is one of the best to enjoy. I would highly suggest if you're interested in learning more about the history itself, to visit the Des Moines County Historical Society...

A very enjoyable place to spend any time at. With one of the largest variety of arboreals. You can walk among the trees and through many different areas of the park. This park has it all; from shelter houses, playgrounds, trails for every conceivable way of moving. You can find lots of historical landmarks among this park. You even have a place for fishing set aside for youths. You'll be pleasantly surprised to find many hidden places in this park. The best part is that it's not just a...