Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
4213 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
207 acres · 3 miles of trails
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City, Iowa, spans 207 acres around Sand Lake with a 3-mile loop for leashed dogs. Amenities include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Lake views abound.
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- Park
- Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.6092, -91.5294
- Size
- 207 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 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:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 207 acres of room
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Dog policy
207-acre Iowa City park around Sand Lake — leashed dogs welcome on 3-mile loop.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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