Noelridge Park — Attraction in Cedar Rapids

This is a really nice place for a family gathering, party, etc.. The pavillion is nice and spacious, and it overlooks a patch of water. The tables are large enough to hold about 8 people each, and there are several tables there. The playground is wonderful, and very clean. There is a set of swings, rope jungle gym, large playset with slides, and other various playground items. The playground is bug-themed which is so cute. There is a small "gym" set up with a pull up bar, sit up station, etc.. which was pretty cool and different for a park to have. The grassy areas between the parking lot, playground, and pavillion had a decent amount of litter, but it wasn't as extreme as some other parks. There are also several trashcans around for people to be using. The bathrooms were a bit of a disaster, as there appeared to be some flooding around the toilets. There is a sign that says maintenance does not occur everyday due to staffing shortages, which is understandable. However, it may be a nice volunteering opportunity for high-school students to help...

If you're a Pokemon Go player, this is a jackpot. Lots of gyms, tons of pokestops, usually a nest of something going on. If you're a parent with kiddos, also a great place. Awesome playground, lots of grassy areas for them to run, a pond full of waterfowl to watch, great pavilion. If you like to exercise outside, bingo again. Excellent trail winds around the entire lower park. There is also a new exercise "playground" with several simple machines for stretching, lifting, etc. The upper area of the park is beautifully kept by master gardeners and volunteers. Excellent photo opportunities, flowers, benches,...

I really enjoy this park. I'm come here often. It's great for playing Nantic Games. Pokemon Go, Ingress, Wizards United. That's only half of it though because it is beautiful here. The gardens and pond are amazing. If I'm not visiting playing GPS games. It's great to just pull up and relax for a minute. Me and my girlfriend had an anniversary yesterday. One of the things we did was splurge at a favorite eatery, pull up to Nolridge in front of the pond. It was beautiful with the sun setting reflecting off the water. We ate, exchanged gifts and cards and had a...