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Finding the perfect place to cool off in a city can be challenging – especially given how crowded those public pools can be! But in Iowa City, the town took a former quarry and transformed it into a little slice of nature in the middle of an urban metropolis. Welcome to the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Iowa City’s newest and largest park – and your path to crisp, cool water in the middle of a hot midwest summer.

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Have you cooled your heels in the lake at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Arear? Let us know your favorite spots in the comments section. This new park will no doubt be adding new features, so keep an eye on their city website for any new announcements!

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