Discover Webster City: Nature, Art and History

Webster City offers a range of ways to spend your stay: outdoor activity along the Boone River, pioneer history, art, library programs and seasonal swimming. If you are looking for a hotel, start by asking which of these interests you most while you are there. For swimming, the time of year also matters.

Explore the Boone River

Along the northern edge of Webster City, the 5.7-mile paved Boone River Recreational Trail runs along the Boone River through Briggs Woods Park. You can hike, run and bike on the Boone River Trail. Its length, surface and listed activities make it a clear choice for anyone planning to get outdoors and be active. The trail offers a different focus from the city’s historical and artistic attractions.

Pioneer History and Architecture

The Wilson Brewer Historic Park Village is a nine-acre open-air museum dedicated to Webster City’s pioneer history. The site includes Mulberry Center Church, described as the oldest country church in Hamilton County. The Village focuses on pioneer-era history, while the church offers a more specific historical connection. This makes it possible to explore the history of the area through a particular named building.

Kendall Young Library also brings together architecture and local history. It is considered an outstanding example of Beaux-Arts architecture and was donated to the community in 1896 by local philanthropist Kendall Young. The library offers programs and services for all age groups, including read-aloud sessions for preschoolers, activities for teens, genealogical research, author visits and book clubs for adults. Its offerings range from events for younger visitors to research and literary programs for adults.

Art in Webster City

The Downtown Art Walk features colorful murals and sculptures by local and regional artists. It is suitable for all ages and can be visited free of charge year-round. This makes it an art attraction that is not limited to a particular season.

Another art focus is the Arts R Alive Sculpture Committee, established in 2010, at West Twin Park in Webster City. The committee showcases public art there and presents works by local and national artists. The two offerings also differ in the groups of artists mentioned: the Downtown Art Walk features local and regional artists, while the program at West Twin Park features local and national artists.

Swimming by Season

The time of year matters for swimming. Fuller Hall Indoor Pool offers recreational swimming for swimmers of all ages in fall, winter and spring. During the warm summer months, Webster City’s outdoor pool has areas for recreational swimming and lap swimming. The seasonal focus differs: recreational swimming at the indoor pool in fall, winter and spring, and recreational and lap swimming at the outdoor pool during the warm summer months. If swimming is important to your plans, check the current schedule before your visit.

Golf Course Details for Planning

Briggs Woods Golf Course in Webster City is a par-72 course. From the back blue tees, it measures just over 6,500 yards. Par and length provide different ways to describe the course; the stated length specifically refers to the back blue tees. Since the operator may update course specifications, it is a good idea to check the latest information before planning.

For a broader travel overview: Hamilton County.