Louis Murphy Park

Murphy Park is an 80 park with plenty of multipurpose green space.

New Play Equipment Coming in 2026

Provide Your Input!

The City plans to replace the playground equipment near the Fuhrman Pavilion at Louis Murphy Park. The new play structure is expected to be installed in spring 2026. Neighborhood residents and community members are invited to provide input on the play activity options, style, and color scheme for the new play equipment in the following ways:

  • Take the Murphy Park Survey
  • By Mail: Call 563-589-4263 to request a paper survey by mail. Paper surveys must be returned by Oct. 30, 2025

Louis Murphy Park is an 80-acre park that overlooks the southern section of Dubuque and the Mississippi River. This park is located at 1700 South Grandview and includes:

  • Three pavilion picnic shelters
  • Picnic tables (Per City Ordinance, picnic tables may not be moved.)
  • Barbecue grills
  • Playground equipment
  • Restroom facilities
  • Tennis courts
  • Horseshoe courts
  • Multipurpose green space

Park Hours

First Saturday in May to the fourth Sunday in October.
Sunday - Thursday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Bennett Pavilion

Seating: 126 People

Price: $127

Handicapped accessible, 15 amp electrical outlets, barbecue grill. Located near restrooms and playground equipment. Last pavilion in the park.

Open Air Pavilion

Seating: 116 People

Price: $127

Handicapped accessible, 15 amp electrical outlets, barbecue grill. Restrooms located across the road. First pavilion on the right in the park.

Fuhrman Enclosed Pavilion

Seating: 32 People

Price: $42

Handicapped accessible, 15 amp electrical outlets, barbecue grill. Located next to restrooms and playground equipment. First pavilion on the left in the park.