UNcover Family Time

UNcover the people, UNcover the places, and UNcover the history that makes Council Bluffs UNlike anywhere else. UNleash intentional family time with fall walks, lazy days at Lake Manawa, educational afternoons at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, and so much more!

Featured Listings

Bayliss Park & Veterans Plaza

1st Avenue & Pearl Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 890-5291

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, 4250 River's Edge Parkway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 890-5291

Charles E. Lakin YMCA

235 Harmony Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-6606

Archive: Council Bluffs Recreation Trails


Council Bluffs, IA

Dream Playground

93 Dreamland Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Fairmount Park

1200 Fairmount Park Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 890-5291

Hitchcock Nature Center

27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, IA 51542
(712) 545-3283

Joe's Indoor Karting

2121 S. 32nd Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 256-5278

Lake Manawa State Park & Beach

Manawa State Park
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-0220

Pirate Putt

1718 Madison Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-1262

RailsWest Railroad Museum

1512 S. Main St,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 323-5182

The Cryptic Room

523 S Main St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 310-5265

The Hub Trampoline Park

7 S 4th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 256-6778

Thunderbowl

1900 Madison Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2374

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

200 Pearl Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 329-8307

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UNcover History

UNleash our city's history with a visit to the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, the Historic General Dodge House, the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail, and more!

UNcover Outdoors

UNleash adventure on our 41-miles of continuous trails, tanking down the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail, hiking the Loess Hills, and more!

UNcover Parks

UNleash outdoor fun with splash pads at Bayliss Park, swimming at Lake Manawa, and breathtaking views at Hitchcock Nature Center.

UNcover Events

UNleash entertainment by attending some of the many events hosted in Council Bluffs every year like summer's Stir Concert Cove series, holiday events, and more.