Come springtime, the roar of engines fills the Knoxville air and race fans flock to see cars fly around the track for the best sprint car racing in the world. Give it your best shot with go cart version for the public. See a movie at our classic theater and live music is never far away with our performing arts center and nightlife. Not to mention a historical museum, charming downtown shops, and plenty of places to enjoy each other’s company.
Recreation
Knoxville is only a five minute drive from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake. Bike trails, hiking trail, boat ramps, fishing and kayaking opportunities are in abundance. Local parks offer the chance to picnic, play, skate and bask in the sun.
Park | Website | Ball Fields | Basketball | Bird Watching | Boat Ramp | Camping | Cross-Country Skiing | Gardens | Grills | Picnic Area | Playground | Public Fishing | Public Hunting | Restroom | Shelter | Skate Park | Swimming | Tennis | Trails |
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Auld Park | Website | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
Bessie Spaur Butterfly Garden | Website | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
Brooks Garden | Website | X | |||||||||||||||||
Competine Trail | Website | X | |||||||||||||||||
Cordova Park | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
Dog Park | Website | ||||||||||||||||||
Edwards Park | Website | X | |||||||||||||||||
Elk Rock Park | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Fifield | Website | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
Hickory Ridge | Website | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
Howell Station | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
Ivan’s | Website | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
Knoxville Recreation Center Park (playground) | Website | X | |||||||||||||||||
Marion County Park | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
North Overlook | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
Red Rock Maria Cove | Website | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
Roberts Creek Park | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
South Overlook | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
South Tailwater | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
Wallashuck | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
Whitebreast | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
Wilcox Wildlife Area | Website | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Young’s Park | Website | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |