Hickory Hill Park
800 Conklin Ln, Iowa City, IA 52245
185 acres · 4 miles of trails
Within Iowa City's 185-acre wooded Hickory Hill Park, leashed dogs explore trails under ample shade with water stations, parking, and trash cans. The preserve's natural setting provides serene hikes through forests. Stick to designated paths to protect wildlife.
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- Park
- Hickory Hill Park
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.6800, -91.5119
- Size
- 185 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 185 acres of room
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Dog policy
185-acre Iowa City wooded preserve. Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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