Bowman Woods Park

Winter Wonderland

When snow falls in Cedar Rapids, Bowman Woods Park transforms into a winter playground centered around its spectacular sledding hill. The park's claim to fame is its double hill formation - a feature that challenges your climbing stamina but rewards you with an exhilarating ride down.

We'd argue this is one of the best places to go sledding in Cedar Rapids. The hill strikes that perfect balance - thrilling enough with its bumps and dips to keep things interesting, but not so intimidating that kids collapse after trudging uphill just once.

Fair warning: this place gets packed when the snow is good! You'll find families and sledding enthusiasts from all around the area coming to test their sledding skills.

Summer Scenery

During the warmer seasons, the park offers open green spaces where you can spread out a blanket, toss a frisbee, or just enjoy the outdoors. While Bowman Woods Elementary School sits right next door, keep in mind that the school grounds and playground aren't technically part of the park.

Good to Know

This public park draws both locals and visitors all year long. If you're planning a winter visit with very young children, you might want to consider the hill's steepness and potential crowds during peak sledding times - it can be a bit much for the tiniest adventurers.