Mosquito Park — Attraction in Burlington

Don't expect Pickleball courts or walking trails at this park, because it is dinky with a capital "D". There is a concrete pebbled platform, three benches, a water fountain, one of those Old-Timey viewing machines (free to use), and a railing to keep you from tumbling down the incline and into the retaining fence below. There's also a picnic table, but I'm not quite sure if that's part of the park or the house next door. In any case, while the park may be small the view is enormous. You can see for miles down the Mississippi, from the marina to the wooded islands and beyond. In the wintertime when the trees are all "naked", you'll get a bonus view of the nearby Great River Bridge. Maybe you'll get lucky and see a barge sailing down the river. It's definitely worth a stop any time...

A beautiful small little park tucked away in one corner of West Burlington. The park though very small in size overlooks mighty Missisippi river. The name Mosquito Park was given because of the size of the park. The view of the river is stunning. Some beautiful flower plants make this park so pretty. It has a water faucet for drinking water and also a small bowl at the bottom for your pet to drink. There are few benches to sit on and enjoy the view. It also have one picnic table and a small bar be que . A binocular is installed to see far off things. A board hanging there with name of the park. There is one small stone plate detailing about the park. A lovely little place...

One of the best river views in town, Mosquito Park has been a lovely little picnic spot in Burlington for over a century. There is no playground equipment and it's small, but picturesque - great spot to stop for photos. There's also a nice little drinking fountain with a doggie-bowl attached so your pet can get a drink, too. If you're visiting Burlington for the first time, you'll definitely want to stop and enjoy the view in one of the city's loveliest old...