Swinging Bridge Park — Attraction in Columbus Junction

Always a great stop to show friends. Always a fun filled experience with the brother trying to earn the bridge keeper key. Well maintained and in good repair. The story of the love sick maiden adds mystery to the history of this swinging bridge. A recent tradition has been to place your love lock on the bridge. ❤🔒 love padlock is a padlock that significant other pairs lock to a bridge, fence, gate, monument, or similar public fixture to symbolize their love.❤️🔐 Typically the sweethearts' names or initials, and perhaps the date, are inscribed on the padlock, and its key is thrown away to symbolize unbreakable...

Visited for 3rd or 4th time with 4 friends. Noticed the community of Columbus Junction has made improvements with a children's story about a dog named Noodles and more picnic tables. The bridge is safe, but when more than one or two walk across at the same time, the swaying is a little scary. Visit does not take long (less than thirty minutes) if you do not stop and sit at picnic tables. If you want to walk, Possum Hollow Trail avoid muddy conditions since it basically is up and down embankments. The trail itself is easy, but after rain...

Credit to the city of Columbus Junction and many volunteers, Swinging Bridge Park has much to offer, including hiking trails, a butterfly garden, comfortable benches and really lovely flower gardens. There appears to be more in store for this somewhat hidden gem judging by the appearance of several concrete pads near the butterfly garden. Watch for poison ivy on the trails and just enjoy this pleasant escape into the wonderful wooded...