Thornberry Dog Park: A Canine Paradise in Iowa City

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from downtown Iowa City, head south on S Dubuque St toward E College St. Continue straight onto S Gilbert St. After about 0.5 miles, turn left onto E Burlington St. Walk for about 0.3 miles, and then turn right onto S Riverside Dr. Follow S Riverside Dr for about 0.7 miles until you reach Foster Rd. Turn left onto Foster Rd, and Thornberry Dog Park will be on your right at 1867 Foster Rd.

• Biking

  From downtown Iowa City, start by heading south on S Dubuque St. Continue straight to S Gilbert St and then take a right onto E Burlington St. After approximately 0.3 miles, turn right onto S Riverside Dr. Follow S Riverside Dr for about 0.7 miles, then turn left onto Foster Rd. Thornberry Dog Park will be on your right at 1867 Foster Rd. This route is bike-friendly with bike lanes available.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Thornberry Dog Park via public transportation, you can take the Johnson County Transit bus. Board the bus at the nearest stop to your location, and make sure to check the route that heads toward the southeast part of Iowa City. You may need to transfer at the Ped Mall or another major transfer point. Once on the bus heading toward the park, request the driver to let you off at the nearest stop to Foster Rd. From there, it’s a short walk to the park, which is located at 1867 Foster Rd.