The Rookery's Local Hotspots

Emily
The Rookery's Local Hotspots

Outdoor recreation

A private land trust that is open to the public. Its sustainable 40+ mile trail system winds through hills, prairies, and woodlands. The views are spectacular. Interested in something specific like a secluded picnic spot or birdwatching hotspot? Send us a message!
Whiterock Conservancy
1436 IA-141
A private land trust that is open to the public. Its sustainable 40+ mile trail system winds through hills, prairies, and woodlands. The views are spectacular. Interested in something specific like a secluded picnic spot or birdwatching hotspot? Send us a message!
Fantastic pool! Has a fun waterslide and diving board. Mushroom waterfall, kiddie dolphin slide, and zero entry make it perfect for little ones. Snack bar and adjoining picnic area and playground. $5 per person (2 and under are free).
Coon Rapids Aquatic Center
3252-3298 Velvet Ave
Fantastic pool! Has a fun waterslide and diving board. Mushroom waterfall, kiddie dolphin slide, and zero entry make it perfect for little ones. Snack bar and adjoining picnic area and playground. $5 per person (2 and under are free).
Quaint city park tucked within a peaceful bend of the Middle Raccoon River. Shelterhouse, picnic tables, and facilities available. A neat swinging bridge connects the park to town. Additional scenic paved walking trails also located here, one connecting to Whiterock Conservancy's aggregate trails. Also a popular launch point for floating the river.
Riverside Park, Coon Rapids, IA 50058, Spojené štáty americké
Quaint city park tucked within a peaceful bend of the Middle Raccoon River. Shelterhouse, picnic tables, and facilities available. A neat swinging bridge connects the park to town. Additional scenic paved walking trails also located here, one connecting to Whiterock Conservancy's aggregate trails. Also a popular launch point for floating the river.
Unique sculpture park great for a picnic or short stroll. Also a boat launch for the the Middle Raccoon River is at this location.
Coon Rapids Sculpture Park
Unique sculpture park great for a picnic or short stroll. Also a boat launch for the the Middle Raccoon River is at this location.
Beautiful state park less than 10 miles away. Has 12 miles of trails and a 17-acre lake great for fishing, kayaking/canoeing, or swimming. Has a beach with shelterhouse, playground, and facilities.
Springbrook State Park
2437 160th Rd
Beautiful state park less than 10 miles away. Has 12 miles of trails and a 17-acre lake great for fishing, kayaking/canoeing, or swimming. Has a beach with shelterhouse, playground, and facilities.

Coffee & Breakfast

Fantastic coffee and delicious treats such as donuts, pastries, smoothies and acai bowls. Jenna’s offers a cozy atmosphere and outdoor seating. Wifi available. Lunch specials Tues-Fri and open 7am-2pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Jenna's Tattooed Confections
523 Main Street
Fantastic coffee and delicious treats such as donuts, pastries, smoothies and acai bowls. Jenna’s offers a cozy atmosphere and outdoor seating. Wifi available. Lunch specials Tues-Fri and open 7am-2pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Food scene

Small town restaurant with great food & drinks and friendly service. Surf & Turf specials Thurs - Sat (Sirloin & shrimp). They also serve breakfast on Sundays.
Chucks Bar & Grill
512 Main St
Small town restaurant with great food & drinks and friendly service. Surf & Turf specials Thurs - Sat (Sirloin & shrimp). They also serve breakfast on Sundays.
Enjoy a delicious burger and bowl a game. Won Iowa best burger contest. Newly renovated lanes.
Coon Bowl III
223 S 6th Ave
Enjoy a delicious burger and bowl a game. Won Iowa best burger contest. Newly renovated lanes.
Authentic Mexican cuisine and in warmer months, enjoy it on their outdoor patio overlooking the golf course.
La Terraza Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine and in warmer months, enjoy it on their outdoor patio overlooking the golf course.
Local grocery known for its delicious broasted chicken and lunch specials. Frohlich’s also offers takeout pizza, chicken wings, and deli sides/salads.
SUPERVALU
403 Main St
Local grocery known for its delicious broasted chicken and lunch specials. Frohlich’s also offers takeout pizza, chicken wings, and deli sides/salads.
Dine in or carry out. Ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, wraps, snacks, coffee & liquor.
Coon Rapids Country Store
516 IA-141
Dine in or carry out. Ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, wraps, snacks, coffee & liquor.

Grocery

Family-owned grocery store that meets all your basic needs. You can call ahead to order a homemade pizza (I highly recommend the veggie pizza!) or a sub. They have their own butcher and great meats.
SUPERVALU
403 Main St
Family-owned grocery store that meets all your basic needs. You can call ahead to order a homemade pizza (I highly recommend the veggie pizza!) or a sub. They have their own butcher and great meats.

Shopping

This eclectic store is a must-shop. Handmade soaps, shampoo, lotions all using essential oils. Homemade chocolates & gelato. They also have delicious Belgian waffles made to order at any time of day. Lots of antiques and vintage furniture too. Something for everyone!
Nature Ammil
408 Main Street
This eclectic store is a must-shop. Handmade soaps, shampoo, lotions all using essential oils. Homemade chocolates & gelato. They also have delicious Belgian waffles made to order at any time of day. Lots of antiques and vintage furniture too. Something for everyone!
Beautiful home decor. Simple, rustic, chic. Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Brown Bag & Co.
500 Main St
Beautiful home decor. Simple, rustic, chic. Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Hardware Hank is much more than just a hardware store. They sell housewares, decor, pet supplies, etc. You can also pick up a fishing license here.
Coon Rapids Hardware Hank
615 Main St
Hardware Hank is much more than just a hardware store. They sell housewares, decor, pet supplies, etc. You can also pick up a fishing license here.
One of five locations, the Coon Rapids New Hope Bargain Shoppe is a great thrift store that supports New Hope’s mission of enriching the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Located at 5th Ave & Main St.
New Hope Bargain Shoppe
One of five locations, the Coon Rapids New Hope Bargain Shoppe is a great thrift store that supports New Hope’s mission of enriching the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Located at 5th Ave & Main St.

Point of Interest

Call ahead to schedule a tour of this brand new distillery and sample whiskey
Templeton Rye
209 Rye Ave
Call ahead to schedule a tour of this brand new distillery and sample whiskey
Great library with occasional programs for kids. Great rainy day activity for kids or adults. Cozy up with a book or a movie. Wifi available.
Coon Rapids Public Library
123 South 3rd Avenue
Great library with occasional programs for kids. Great rainy day activity for kids or adults. Cozy up with a book or a movie. Wifi available.
This place is aaaahmazing! Reiki, infared sauna, light & sound therapy, massage, halotherapy (salt room), ear seeding, foot detox, sensory deprivation float tank, and so much more. 25 minutes away in Glidden but well worth a visit! Book an appointment online or call.
Vitalistic Health Spa
This place is aaaahmazing! Reiki, infared sauna, light & sound therapy, massage, halotherapy (salt room), ear seeding, foot detox, sensory deprivation float tank, and so much more. 25 minutes away in Glidden but well worth a visit! Book an appointment online or call.