Activities

Newton is the perfect Central Iowa get-a-way. Just 30 miles from Des Moines and right along Interstate 80! Enjoy the outdoors at the nearby dog park or visit the beautiful arboretum and botanical gardens.

Lake Red Rock

Elk Rock State Park Campground

811 146th Avenue, Knoxville,Lake Red Rock 641.842.6008

Reservations: 877.IAPARKS
Reservation Website

Equestrian camping available. Equestrian wash station, 100' x 200' riding area, horse stalls and hitching rails available.

Newton Parks & Recreation

3000 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, Iowa 50208
641-792-1470
Contact: Nathan Unsworth
Email: nunsworth@newtongov.org
Website: www.newtongov.org

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Prairie Point Bookstore

9981 Pacific Avenue, PO Box 399, Prairie City, IA 50228
515-994-3400
Website: www.tallgrass.org

Newton Kart Klub

2801 E. 5th St., Newton, Iowa 50208
515-208-4381 or 641-831-3950
Contact: Wes Stierwalt
Email: autokraft@iowatelecom.net
Website: www.newtonkarting.com

Newton YMCA

1701 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton, Iowa 50208
(641) 792-4006
Contact: Frank Buckley
Email: frank.buckley@newtonymca.org
Website: www.newtonymca.org

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

(Sponsored by Project AWAKE)
3000 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208
641-791-3021
Contact: Nathan Unsworth
Email: nunsworth@gmail.com
Website: www.newtonarboretum.com