Murphy Park — Attraction in Dubuque

As any traveler with kids knows, at some point, kids get tired of being in a car and need to get out and play. This is a place to do that. Picnic tables are plentiful and places to play are available for those necessary "stop and romp" times of which it was necessary to do. Right off Route 20 and close to downtown and near a local Hy-Vee grocery store makes this a perfect, shady spot off the...

I was only at the first Pavilion. Biggest issue was my navigation send me to Murphy Ave, not the park. Nice, clean, brick pen and semi open Pavilion ( more protection in case of bad weather). Saw play area but didn't go over there. This location is used regularly by a several groups I am involved with. Not quite enough parking adjacent for a large turn out, but more nearby. It is...

Lots of parking. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and warm water and soap sinks and paper towels. Big playground. Drinking fountains and trash cans all around. Big shelters. Close to Mines of Spain so you can spend the whole day outdoors, hiking and enjoying nature. Drive one way around the park,...