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Central Park Square

Central Park is located in the heart of downtown Fairfield, Iowa, along West Burlington and North Main Street on the square in Fairfield. Central Park provides a bandstand, permanent benches, bronze sculpture (Coop Statue), and brick walkways. Often the site of festivals, First Friday Art Walk, ceremonies, concerts and dance performances, Central Park is brightly lit with holiday decorations and Santa’s Hut each December. Central Park is 1.8 acres.

Chautauqua Park

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Chautauqua Park is a favorite among visitors who revel in its majestic trees, extensive playgrounds, and picnic areas that have served as a picturesque backdrop for countless memories. Families, couples, and friends alike relish its serene ambiance, perhaps engaging in a leisurely game of disc-golf or swinging away on the playground. The Fairfield Loop Trail, which provides access to extensive hiking opportunities, runs through the park and connects to the Community Orchard.

Howard Park

Park/Garden/Open Space

Howard Park provides a playground area, rest area, and is home to Fairfield’s Farmers Market.

Jefferson County Park

Campground ; Park/Garden/Open Space

Located on the southwest edge of Fairfield, Jefferson County Park is Jefferson County Conservation’s most widely used park. The 75-foot Swinging Bridge is a local favorite along with the quiet 24 site campground and the Picnic Area which has three reservable shelters. The campground is open from May through the end of October. The Jefferson County Conservation Office and Nature Center are also located in this park. The park is connected to the Fairfield Loop Trail through the Cedar View Trail allowing campers to ride the 16-mile loop trail without driving to an access point.

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