Mount Hosmer Park

Mount Hosmer Park in Lansing, Iowa offers scenic views of the Mississippi River valley from a bluff that rises 450 feet above the river. The entrance to the park is via North 6^th Street, which is a few blocks west of Highway 26 off Main St. The 104 acre park is named for Harriet Hosmer, a sculptress, who won a race to the top of the bluff during the 1850s.

There are two overlooks of the Mississippi in the park. The park has several hiking trails. At the top of the bluff there is a picnic area with shelter, a playground, and a restroom with flush toilets.