| Anita Parks and Recreation | |
| Grant Township, Cass County, Iowa | 50020 |
Grass Roots Recreational Trail | |
| The Grass Roots Recreational Trail is a 4,850 foot long 10 foot wide paved trail that runs from the Hwy 148 bridge (just one block south of downtown Anita), to the 3 1/2 mile Lake Anita perimeter trail. The Lake Anita Trail completely encircles Lake Anita and is currently surfaced with gravel but future plans include paving this trail as well. Keystone Park is located near the south end of the trail and you will enjoy lovely views of the Crestwood Hills Golf Course and surrounding area as you follow the trail to the Lake Anta State Park. Brochures are available in the information booths at each end of the trail setting out points of interest in the town of Anita. |  Click on the map for an enlarged aerial view of the Grass Roots Trail and the connecting Lake Anita Trail. |
Band Shell Park | |
| Band Shell Park, also known as Concert Park, occupies 6 lots in downtown Anita. In June of 1922, 25 men of Anita purchased the 6 lots to be used as a park. The band shell was built shortly there after by Nick Goodpasture, which he styled based on a band shell he had seen in Riverview Park in Des Moines. In 1985 the band shell was restored by generous donations and volunteer labor. Band Shell Park is used by the Anita community extensively. The Anita Volunteer Fire Department building is on the north side of the park and events are held that utilize the fire department building, the park, and the band shell. Our biggest annual event at Band Shell Park is the Firemen's Steak Fry, with great steaks and a dance featuring a live band. It is held every year on the first Saturday of August as a follow up to the Whaletown Triathlon, which in its 21st running in 2004, is another annual event that is a great tradition in Anita. Farmer's Market sets up at Band Shell Park from early Spring through Fall every Monday from 3pm to 7pm. | |
 Band Shell Park. | |
Keystone Park | |
| Keystone Park has an attractive natural setting with a picnic area and playground equipment for children. The land for the Park was left to the city of Anita in 1915 by Mary B. Dilts. Born in Germany, she came to this country at an early age and located in Pennsylvania. In 1878 she and her husband Daniel L. Dilts came to the Anita area and she lived here until her death in November of 1915. Although she had four grandchildren and several great grandchildren, her will dated January 1915 left all her property to the city of Anita. Keystone Park is located 2 blocks south of downtown Anita, just off of Hwy 148 (Michigan Ave.) and Lincoln Road. | |
 Keystone Park. | |
Victory Park | |
| Victory Park is a lovely shaded spot with a nice picnic shelter and grill, play equipment for the kids, and has rest rooms. Located on the north end of town, follow Walnut Street up to McIntyre Drive, the park is right across from CAM High School. Originally a parcel of approximately 20 acres, the Victory Park Addition put 90 beautiful residential lots up for auction in 1919. The remaining land became the football and baseball fields for the high school and the recreational park. | |
 Victory Park. | |
 View of CAM High School and Football field from Victory Park. | |