Deep Lakes Park Closures for the Muscatine Triathlon

Posted July 28, 2026 · Conservation

Deep Lakes Park Closures - for the 2nd Annual Muscatine Triathlon

  • Friday, July 31, 2026 - Deep Lakes Park's Main Access will be closed to normal traffic as the park is transformed for the Muscatine Triathlon.
    • The Main Access including: Beach, Lake Chester Boat Landing, and road to the Cabins will be closed to the public.
  • Saturday, August 1, 2026 - the entire Deep Lakes Park will be closed to "normal" activities for the Muscatine Triathlon until approximately 5:00 pm, but open to spectators and participants!
    • Race begins at 8:00 am - festivities wrap up around 3:00 pm (then clean-up begins)
    • Roads around DLP will be closed for race safety - this includes 41st Street, Stewart Road, and Pettibone
    • Parking for Spectators & Volunteers is on 57th Street on the South Side of the Park, in the grass at CHS. Access to the parking lot is through Fruitland on 57th Street.
    • Parking for Athletes is at 2570 Pettibone - you must arrive by 6:45 to gain access to that parking lot.
    • Families and the public are invited to watch, visit vendor booths, participate in fun activities for kids and more
    • The boat landing, main parking lots, and bicycle trail will all be closed for the Triathlon!
    • The Campground is open for camping, however, campers will NOT be able to enter or leave during the race time (approx. 7:15 am-1:00 pm), but they will get a great view of the run portion of the race.

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