Enjoy the Outdoors
Sac City has an abundance of outdoor activities. With new trails, renovated parks, and access to the North Raccoon River Water Trail, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!
Appreciate the Art
As the “undisputed champion of Iowa when it comes to roadside public art” by The Iowa Gallivant, Sac City has beautiful, custom public art all over town.
Honor Our History
Sac City has a great history and the community loves to celebrate our resilient and successful past. Historic Sac City landmarks have been preserved for people to enjoy, as well as monuments to honor our military.
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Enjoy the Outdoors
Chautauqua Park
A 2000 seat pavilion, WPA stone shelter house, & beautiful landscaping create a perfect place to play & enjoy nature. Take the self-guided historic walking tour with information kiosks located throughout the park.
North Raccoon River Nature Trail
Created in 2021, this new 1.6 mile trail makes for a great 45-minute walk along the Raccoon River. Located next to Riverside Park and Oakland Cemetery, this trail is close to downtown while also having a secluded feel, making it a perfect place to get away for an afternoon walk with your dog or a friend!
North Raccoon River Water Trail
Multiple accesses in town to a 41-mile river trail, for all trip lengths & skill levels.
Renovated Parks & Recreation
South Park features new playground equipment, courts, and a Shelter House adjacent to a beautiful nine-hole golf course.
Criss Park
Enjoy a picnic in the gazebo next to the North Raccoon River and a bronze bust of Sac City Founder Judge Eugene Criss.
Appreciate the Art
East Entrance Corridor
Metal animals & plants nestled among native vegetation greet visitors.
Dandelions
Discover the stunning sculptures while enjoying pickleball, tennis, swimming & outdoor play areas.
Cattail Cove
A perfect place for lunch amid realistic sculptures.
Criss Park
Enjoy a picnic in the gazebo next to the North Raccoon River and a bronze bust of Sac City Founder Judge Eugene Criss.
Flying Geese
Metal geese appear to soar over the North Raccoon River above beautiful landscaping.
Pine Cones
Giant pine cones pay homage to the many trees that create Sac City’s beautiful topography.
Chautauqua Park Mural
Return to yesteryear as thousands enjoyed annual Chautauqua celebrations.
The Story Behind the Art
Fine arts have deep roots in Sac City. A music conservatory attracted many students in the late 1800s; the Chautauqua movement brought in quality performers, an opera house graced the downtown area, and residents supported fine architecture and public monuments. In recent years, public art has transformed the town.
The late John H. Criss left $5.7 million in a trust to be used for beautification in Sac City. Mr. Criss was the owner of Chief Clothing Company and he was a lifelong resident
of Sac City.
Mr. Criss named Renae Jacobsen, Dewey Reese, and the mayor of Sac City as trustees to oversee city-wide beautification efforts. Since 2017, the trustees
have commissioned many works of art throughout
the community.
Tanner King, a metal sculptor from Sac County, has created pieces ranging from giant dandelions to realistic birds to huge cattails. Mr. King’s many works join existing murals, Bubba Sorensen’s Freedom Rock, and a wide assortment of granite works honoring veterans from the community. The trustees have commissioned many works of art that create a vibrant community.
Honor Our History
Freedom Rock
Experience Bubba Sorensen’s tribute to Experience Bubba Sorensen’s tribute to local veterans.
Veteran’s Memorial
Large stone tablets honor Sac County residents who helped protect our freedom.
Civil War Monument
A tribute to those who fought in the Civil War.
Criss Park
Enjoy a picnic in the gazebo next to the North Raccoon River and a bronze bust of Sac City Founder Judge Eugene Criss.
Monument Square
A large statue of a Civil War veteran, memorials to those who lost their lives in WWI & WWII, & one of the few remaining Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) buildings in Iowa.
Museum, Historic Village, & Depot
Tour Sac City’s proud history with a visit to the museum’s multiple sights.