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.

Cost:  $15.00 per night.

City Park
The Alden city park is situated on the banks of the Iowa River and features an 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, full flush restrooms, 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 $40.00. 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.