Recreation and Environment
Keokuk is a nature lover's, sportsman's and athlete's dreamland. From a Yacht Club for boaters to multiple sports complexes, it's all there. And Keokuk's events take advantage of the beauty of the area. Bald Eagle Days, an annual Civil War Reenactment and "Rollin' on the River" music festival are just a few of the fun events in the city.
Parks
Keokuks numerous parks provide scenic overlooks, picnicking, disc golf, tennis and basketball courts, walking/jogging trails, playgrounds, softball and baseball fields, in-line skating and an outdoor swimming pool.
To reserve a park shelter, contact the Keokuk City Offices at 524-2050.
Bluff Park G & Park Street A great spot to see three local states: Iowa, Illinois & Missouri. The park has playground equipment and a picnic area.
Joyce Park Highway 218 North Keokuks newest park is home to one of the finest softball/baseball fields around and a concession stand for something refreshing during those humid Iowa nights at the ballpark.
Kilbourne Park 20th & Timea Street Three short blocks from the National Cemetery. The park has a playground, picnic area and a shelter house.
Kiser Park 14th & Palean Street Offers basketball, baseball/softball, and a playground.
Rand Park 17th & Orleans Street 50 acres of rolling green hills and a manicured bluff to witness a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Mississippi River. This park offers a large playground, stone shelter houses, flower gardens, fishing, ice skating, 18 hole Frisbee golf, tennis courts and a baseball/softball field.
Rees Park 7th & K Street Two large granite pillars welcome you to this little park that offers a basketball court, a baseball/softball field and a playground. The pillars were saved from a fire in Chicago and brought to Keokuk to pay tribute to Thomas Rees mother and father in 1921.
Riverview Park 2nd Street & Bank Street
Tolmie Park Plank Road Keokuks second largest park offers you walking/exercise trails, shelter house, basketball & tennis courts, ice skating, roller blading, a community pool and a playground.
Triangle Park Corner of Park Place & Grand Avenue Sight of the 1853 Keokuk Mormon Encampment. It was here that many of the Mormon faith started their migration to Salt Lake City, Utah. Today, it is a small triangular park with playground equipment, a basketball court and a marker remembering those at the Encampment.
Tumelty Park North 17th & High Street Adjacent to the Keokuk Area Hospital and is 3 blocks away from Rand Park. It includes a softball field and a basketball court.
Victory Park Mississippi Drive Located on the riverfront and is home to the Maj. Gen. Samuel Ryan Curtis statue and the George M. Verity Riverboat Museum. This park contains a playground, picnic area, fishing area, walking/exercise trail and a great view of barges going through Lock & Dam 19.
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Recreation
Argyle Arena 2972 1705h Ave., Argyle IA 319.838.2046 Team roping, barrel racing, ranch rodeo and more. Spectator admission is free.
Arrowhead Bowl 3535 Main Street 524-4391
Glasscock Shooting Preserve 2359 320th St. 524-4345 or 319.795.3411
Hoerner YMCA 2126 Plank Road 524-6724
Keokuk City Pool 2930 Plank Road 524-3775
Keokuk Public Library 210 N 5th St. 524-1483 The Keokuk Public Library, in addition to its 70,000 + collection, contains an excellent genealogy section. A Keokuk history room also houses many historical photos and books by Keokuk authors.
Lindner Aviation 524-6203 Offers flying lessons and airplane rides.
Powdertown Historical Site and Recreational Area Hwy 218/61 and Argyle Road
526-7433 Horseback rides through the old Powder Mill grounds. Camping available.
Tri-State Golf Cars 1201 High Street 524-4620 Hot air balloon rides.
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Golfing
Deer Run Golf Course One Deer Run Road Hamilton, IL 217-847-3623
Great River Road Golf Club 771 E County Road 1850 Nauvoo, IL 800-233-0060
Keokuk Country Club 3318 Middle Road 524-2404 Offers reciprocity to members of other country clubs.
Keokuk Elks Fairview Golf Club 2200 Lincoln 524-1074 Open to guests of members only.
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Located on the Mississippi River, water sports are a natural in the Keokuk area, from boating and water skiing to fishing. Two boat clubs (one above and one below the dam) and a municipal boat ramp provide easy access. A canoe and kayak trail is along the Des Moines River, from its beginnings in northwest Iowa to its confluence with the Mississippi at Keokuk.
Southside Boat Club Railroad & Cedar St. 524-7122
Keokuk Yacht Club 2029 River Rd. 524-9469
Mississippi River Tours 309-221-6693
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As a major flyway for migrating water fowl, the Mississippi provides vast opportunities to observe and/or hunt ducks and geese, and the rural areas surrounding Keokuk are teeming with deer, squirrel, wild turkey, pheasant, quail and other four-legged game. Nearby Lee County wildlife areas and parks offer trails, historic sites, nordic skiing, equestrian trails, camping and archery ranges and rock hounds can search the area for goodies. Iowa has some of the best deer, turkey and pheasant hunting in the nation. Many record deer and turkey have been taken in Southeast Iowa.
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