Editing Clinton, Iowa (section)

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Eagle Point Park.jpg|right|thumb|400px|{{center|Panoramic view of the [[Mississippi River]] from Eagle Point Park}}]]

[[File:Clinton, Iowa from the Mississippi River. 06.jpg|thumb|Clinton Riverfront Park]]
*Eagle Point Park is a 164-acre park located on the north side of the City. It is on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. It includes the Eagle Point Lodge, Soaring Eagle Nature Center, Flannery one-room schoolhouse, many playgrounds, Prairie Pastures Dog Park, A [[Disc Golf]] Course, Equestrian Center and trails, Mississippi River Overlook, Picnic Areas, a restored prairie and butterfly gardens, approximately 3 miles of hiking trails, a waterfall, and a large stone castle.<ref name="cityofclintoniowa.gov">{{Cite web|url=https://cityofclintoniowa.gov/225/Parks-and-Recreation-Department|title=Parks and Recreation Department &#124; Clinton, IA|website=cityofclintoniowa.gov}}</ref>
*Riverview Park is a 65-acre park overlooking the Mississippi River encompassing several features including a [[marina]] and restaurant, public boat ramps, [[Pickleball]] courts, sand volleyball courts, ball diamonds, Lubbers Fountain, large municipal swimming pool, picnic areas, Riverview Bandshell, skate park, playground, RV Park, bike path, [[Clinton Area Showboat Theatre|Showboat theatre]], and [[Clinton LumberKings|prospect league baseball]] stadium.<ref name="cityofclintoniowa.gov"/>
*Other parks in the City of Clinton are Dewitt Park, Clinton Park, Chancy Park, Rotary Park, Hawthorne Park, Emma Young Park, and Lyons Four Square Park.
*The Clinton Fitness Court is part of a nationwide effort launched by the National Fitness Campaign to get people excited about health and wellness. Located on the [[Clinton, Iowa Riverfront|Riverfront]], it is accessible to those of all needs and abilities.
*The Parks and Recreation Department offers over 170 recreation programs designed for all ages from preschoolers to young adults, adults, and seniors.<ref name="cityofclintoniowa.gov"/>
*Clinton is home to many walking and biking trails all across town.
*The Parks and Recreation Department and Administrative Office, better known as the Ericksen Community Center, is located on the northernmost part of 148 acres of Emma Young Park. There are three [[USA Softball]] certified softball fields, four tennis courts, a cross country running trail, a playground, and a public pond.
*The Jurgensen Soccer Complex was re-opened in the fall of 2020 following a major expansion. The previously featured 3-Tiered playing field limited the ability to grow, and was not accessible for everyone. The new renovation features flattened fields so that children, parents, and families of all ages and abilities may enjoy the game of soccer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cityofclintoniowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/Jurgensen-Soccer-Complex-9|title=Jurgensen Soccer Complex|website=Clinton, IA}}</ref>