Newton Outdoor Recreation
From hiking and biking trails to fishing and golfing, the City of Newton has it all! The area encompasses several gorgeous park areas including Sunset Park, Agnes Patterson Memorial Park, Woodland Park and Maytag Park. For a complete list of all of the parks and their amenities and unique recreational opportunities, visit www.newtongov.org.
A paved hiking and biking trail is available on the City Trail which continues to be developed and expanded. Cycling is very popular in Iowa and Newton is part of a vibrant network of trails. Swimming pools are located at the Newton YMCA facility, Maytag Park Pool and Cardinal Hills Golf and Swim. The Maytag Park Pool is equipped with two waterslides, a diving section, water basketball area, concessions and much more. The Newton YMCA also affords members a wealth of youth and adult activities including sports, a fitness center, and health and fitness classes.
Golfing is also a strong pastime in Newton. Westwood is an 18-hole municipal course, located just two miles west of Newton. The course has a long history. In 1927, Bud L. Maytag constructed the front nine holes which was redesigned in 1988 by Eric Larson, an architect originally from Newton. Also in the heart of Newton is the Cardinal Hills Golf and Swim. Formerly the Newton Golf and Country Club, this once private now public course is hailed as one of the finest nine-hole courses in the State of Iowa, also featuring a swimming pool and other amenities.
Newton lies in the heart of Jasper County where there are numerous access areas, wildlife preserves and public hunting areas. Ashton Wildwood Park is composed of 113 acres of upland oak-hickory woods and also features Ashton Observatory. Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve is a 450-acre park and nature preserve. For more information on these and many other outdoor opportunities, you can learn more from the Jasper County Conservation Board at www.jaspercountyconservation.com.
You can RV right in town at the Newton KOA Campground featuring their own private pool and fishing pond. RV parks are also available in nearby Kellogg and Colfax.
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