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Riverview Park

Park · Marshalltown, Iowa

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 253 ft³/s over 107 years).
Use cautionGreat conditions todaycamping-nearbyBarbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroom
Editor's Notes
Riverview Park is a park in Marshalltown, Iowa. Restrooms, picnic tables, grills, slides, swings and a playground on site; visitors come for hiking and picnicking. The site is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05451500, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 253 ft³/s over 107 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
523 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.48 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 253 ft³/s over 107 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Iowa River at Marshalltown, IA (0.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Riverview Park

H: 85° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
44%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
5.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
68°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverview Park?
Riverview Park is a park in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Can you swim at Riverview Park?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Riverview Park rated?
Riverview Park in Marshalltown, Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 395 reviews.
What amenities does Riverview Park have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Riverview Park include camping-nearby.

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  • Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
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Location & Contact

402 Woodland St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🍖 Barbecue grill🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Good for kids birthday👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground