Central Gardens Of North Iowa Is A Hidden Garden In Iowa Worthy Of A Day Hike

On a nice warm day, there's nothing like walking among the flowers - especially if you don't have to hike into the woods to do it! That's where the many botanical gardens, community gardens, and arboretums around me come in. There's one in Clear Lake that not too many people know about, so the odds are this charming community garden will be the perfect spot for a peaceful garden hike in Iowa. The Central Gardens of North Iowa is a free-to-enter community garden that hosts more than 20 unique, themed gardens over its 2.75 acres in downtown Clear Lake. It's one of the most uniquely beautiful spots in Iowa, and when the flowers are in full bloom, this garden is at its most stunning. Come with us to see why this should be your next hiking adventure!

Central Gardens of North Iowa is an amazing hidden refuge for plant life that every Iowan should visit at least once.

This charming 2.75-acre garden is home to hundreds of species of flowers, some seasonal, and some regular features.

Despite its small size, compared to big botanical gardens, it's filled with peaceful little trails that lead you to over 20 unique, themed gardens - including a butterfly garden, a wildflower garden, a shade garden, and so much more.

Designed to have something new whenever you visit, there are also some small fountains hiding around the park.

There's even a tiny waterfall near the visitor's center and terrace, for when you need to take a quick break.

While the garden is always open just for walking around, it frequently hosts special events like plant sales and planting activities.

There are also regular kid-friendly cultural activities, like this May Day celebration!

Have you visited the Central Gardens of North Iowa in Clear Lake? Tell us about your visit, and let us know your favorite spots for a garden hike in Iowa! You can find out more about the many gardens here on the Central Gardens of North Iowa website, and follow the Central Gardens Facebook page for more details on upcoming events! This is just one of the many great things to do in Clear Lake , so if you're planning a getaway to this charming beach town, consider booking a room at the Lakeside Inn - the town's best affordable hotel.