Discover the Serenity of Rock Bluff Park

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from downtown Ottumwa, head east on East Main Street toward South Jefferson Street. Continue on East Main Street for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with South Court Street. Turn left onto South Court Street and walk for approximately 0.2 miles. At the next intersection, turn right onto East 2nd Street. Walk along East 2nd Street, which will turn into Rock Bluff Road after a short distance. Continue straight on Rock Bluff Road for about 1.5 miles until you see the entrance to Rock Bluff Park on your left.

• Biking

  For a scenic bike ride from downtown Ottumwa, start on East Main Street and head east. After about 0.5 miles, turn left onto South Court Street. Continue for 0.2 miles, then turn right onto East 2nd Street. Follow East 2nd Street as it becomes Rock Bluff Road. This route is approximately 2 miles long and has a gentle slope. Keep an eye out for the park entrance on your left.

• Public Transit (if available)

  Check the local transit authority for bus schedules that might include routes heading toward Rock Bluff Park. If a bus route is available, board at the closest bus stop in Ottumwa and ask the driver for the nearest stop to Rock Bluff Park. From the bus stop, you may need to walk a short distance along Rock Bluff Road to reach the park entrance.