Jester Park Campground Playground in Granger, Iowa
Jester Park is a favorite park to explore for our family outside of Granger, Iowa. This park has endless areas to explore. Jester Park Campground area now has a brand new playground! My kids squealed in excitement as it came into view through our windows.
This large tower is surrounded by different combinations of ropes, walkways, and poles to challenge your child. My kids enjoyed finding all of the unique ways to get into the tower. Inside the tower, you’re welcomed by a rope and belt maze. My kids loved climbing throughout and finding all of the hangout spots within. The belt path leads to the lower 7ft slide, making it much more accessible than the large tube slide. To reach the largest tube slide, my kids had to test their coordination and strength. They were so proud of themselves!
This new playground also features a 2-5-year-old small playground with a small slide, sensory panels, and a couple of climbing features. We also loved the inclusive spinner. This was the first time we had seen this spinner at a playground. It had multiple places to stand, sit, and lounge as it spun! The playground also has swings (two standard, two infant bucket, and one child/parent swing.
Sprayground
A brand new sprayground right next to the playground will be opening in the summer of 2026!
Address
This playground is located near the campgrounds at Jester Park, which are located on the Northeast side of the park. We prefer to enter through NW 114 Ct off of NW Jester Park Drive. It is then about ½ of mile drive to the campgrounds.
Jester Park Nature Center is located at 12130 NW St in Granger, Iowa. If driving in the park, the campground and nature center are 1.7 miles apart.
Basic Park Details
Type: Places to play, (coming soon, places to splash!)
Bathrooms: Seasonal flushable restrooms and drinking fountain, these are located about 100 yards east of the playground.
Shade: Large shade trees nearby, not over the playground
Playground: 2-5 year old playground and 5-12 year old playground
Trails: many nature trails throughout Jester Park
Water: Coming soon! (multiple water play opportunities near Nature Center)
Official website: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/parks-trails/jester-park/
Park Amenities
- Open field
- Artificial turf covering under playground structures, wood chips under swings.
- Open-air shelter 100 yards away
- Flushable restroom 100 yards east, drinking fountain
- Parking lot
- Swing set (traditional swings, toddler bucket swing, toddler/adult swing)
Jester Park
Jester Park has endless other things to discover! Miniature golf, nature center, two natural playscapes both with water fun, sensory trail, camping, bison and elk viewing, rock climbing, discovery pond, hiking, and so much more. Let the new playground just be a part of your day as you discover all Jester Park has to offer!
Check out these other Jester Park Guides:
- Jester Park Natural Playscape
- 10 Things To Do at Jester Park
- Mini Golf at Jester Park
- Jester Park Sensory Trail
