OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Explore the rolling hills of Tama County
CHELSEA
Chelsea Ballpark
Public Park
200 Stevens St. Chelsea, IA Take the scenic route, drive or ride the winding roads through the bohemie alps and czech towns.
Czech Trail / Bohemie Expressway
Scenic Byway
V18, E43, E44
Take the scenic route, drive or ride the winding roads through the bohemie alps and czech towns of Tama County.
Duffus Landing
River Access & Boat Ramp
Located on the east side of the Iowa River bridge, 1 1/2 miles west of Chelsea in the NW 1/4, Section 13, Richland Township.
Iowa River Natural Area
Nature Preserve
Located one mile west of Chelsea on 360th St. in the NE 1/4, section 13, Richland Township.
CLUTIER
Clutier City Park
Public Park
2nd Street, Clutier
Czech Trail / Bohemie Expressway
Scenic Byway
V18, E43, E44
Take the scenic route, drive or ride the winding roads through the bohemie alps and czech towns of Tama County.
DYSART
Dysart Family Aquatic Center
Public Pool
410 Lincoln St. Dysart, IA
Dysart Illusions
Public Art
Various places around Dysart. Start on Main Street.
Dysart Park
Public Park
Sherman Street, Dysart, IA
Hickory Hills
Nature Area
3338 Hickory Hills Rd, LaPorte City, IA
Old Creamery Nature / Bike Trail
Nature Trail
5718 20th Ave Drive, Dysart, IA
ELBERON
Elberon Park
Public Park
3rd Street, Elberon, IA
Gateway to Bohemie Alps
Heritage Wetlands Nature Area
Nature Area
The property is located immediately west of Salt Creek in eastern Tama County and is located in Section 26, York Township (T83N, R13W). The property lies 12 miles east of Tama, 2.2 mi south of Elberon, 5.0 miles NE of Chelsea, and 5.3 miles NW of Belle Plaine.
GARWIN
Garwin City Park
Public Park
600-698 3td St. Garwin, IA
Oak Ridge Motorcross
Motorcross Track
280th St, Garwin, IA 50632
GLADBROOK
Wolf Creek Trail
Nature Trail
The trail head begins on the north end of Gladbrook directly behind the Tama County maintenance shop. Spring Creek Township, Section 9.
MONTOUR
McCoy Landing
Canoe & Boat River Access
Located on C Avenue north of Highway 30, SW 1/4, Section 9, Indian Village Township.
Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center
Campground, Cabins & Nature Area
3005 E Ave, Montour, IA
TAMA
Long Point Landing
Canoe & Boat River Access
Located south of Highway 30 on P Avenue
South Tama Recreation Trail
Nature Trail
Ross St. east of Heritage Ct. (Toledo) and US 63 and Cherry Lake (Tama)
TOLEDO
Butter Cow & Calf Sculpture
Art Sculpture
105 US-30 Business, Toledo, IA
The late Butter Cow Lady (Norma Lyon) was born in Toledo. She sat in a cooler and sculpted a life-size 400lb butter cow for the Iowa State Fair every year until 2006.
Izaak Walton Shooting Facility
Shooting Range
Located in Section 17, Toledo Township. North of Highway 30 on H Avenue.
Lohberger Memorial Park
Memorial Park
Located four miles north west of Toledo in the NE 1/4, Section 6, Toledo Township
Otter Creek Lake & Nature Center
Nature Area
2283 Park Road, Toledo, IA
Reinig Wildlife & Refuge Center
Nature Area
Located off 300th street on the Northwest edge of Toledo, Section 16 of Toledo Township.
Tama Toledo Family Aquatic Center
Public Pool
1306 S Church St, Toledo, IA
Toledo Heights Park & Disc Golf Course
Public Disc Golf Course
On Ross St. just north of Hwy 30 on the west edge of Toledo. From Hwy 30; go north on B St. (Toledo Hts.), right on Ross St. 1st tee next to lot on left.
TRAER
T.F. Clark Park
Public Park
400 Linn St, Traer, IA
Traer Municipal Swimming Pool
Public Pool
400 Linn St. Traer, IA
Traer Mural
Public Art
Main St. Traer, IA
Traer Winding Stairway
Historical Landmark
534 2nd St. Traer, IA
VINING
Tama County Barn Quilts
See how many barn quilts you can spot around Tama County!
For information about this project, or to pick up a map of current barn quilt locations, contact Ellen Young at (319) 231-7654 or Robin Werner at (319) 476-4722