Parks and Recreation

Alden, Buckeye, Popejoy Veteran's Memorial
Located just west of the Alden downtown area, The veteran's memorial was constructed and finished in July of 2008. Funded by the Collins Dunning American Legion post 201 of Alden and donations from Alden community members, the stones feature the names of local Alden, Buckeye and Popejoy veterans according to the war and armed service branch in which each served. The Grace O. Doane Alden Public Library contains a binder with complete information about this memorial.

Alden River View Campground

Located just west of the Alden City Park, Alden River View Campground offers beautiful views of the Iowa River and everything you need for a camping trip. All sites have electrical hook up, picnic tables and fire rings. There is a potable water source and dump station on site as well. Tent camping also welcomed. Check in by 5:00 the evening of arrival and check out by 2:00 the day of departure. Campers will be charged for each day that it is in the occupied spot. Cancellations need to be made 72hrs prior to the arrival date. Fees will be collected by camp host. For Reservations contact camp host, Wayne and Darla Carpenter @ 641-373-6039

Cost:$15.00 per night

City Park
The Alden city park is situated on the banks of the Iowa River and features a stage, open air shelter house with two charcoal grills by Scout Hall. The shelter house is available on a first-come basis. Fun for the whole family, the city park also has a swing set, a playground that was added in 2007, and a pickle ball/ basketball court added in 2020, full flush restrooms with showers, and a boat ramp. In mid-June, the park is the site of Alden Days, Alden's yearly town celebration. Scout Hall can be rented for $45.00. Read more about Alden Days Celebration.

The Alden Dam & River Access
One of the main attractions of the City of Alden is the Alden dam. Located just west of of downtown Alden, there is wonderful fishing all year long, and during dry times the water is shallow enough to walk to the island below the dam. On the north side of the river, a canoe portage allows canoers to get out, go around the dam and get back in below the dam.







KAYAK RENTALS: $20.00/Per day
Must be 18 years of age to rent kayak. For kayak rental contact: Alden pool @ (515)859-7535 or city hall (515)859-3344.