In May 1936 when the Jefferson Street Viaduct was opened,
it was Iowa's longest in-state bridge at 3,064.5 feet.
Beautiful floral streetscapes decorate downtown Ottumwa.
Central Park is a gathering place for the community all summer long,
with "Live After Five" performances taking center stage every Friday evening in July,
courtesy of South Ottumwa Savings Bank.
Enjoy a walk along the Des Moines River.
A year round family fun center.
Slide into a million gallons of fun!
Ottumwa prides itself on the care and preservation we give our natural resources
Opportunities to enjoy majestic wildlife abound in and around Ottumwa.
Ottumwa is home to wintering Bald Eagles fishing in the Des Moines river,
which flows through the center of town.
Photo provided by Melissa Carlo.
The second weekend of January, Ottumwa hosts the annual Eagle Walk
in honor of the American Bald Eagle.
Photo provided by Melissa Carlo
The dramatic lighting of the bridge in the year 2000 established it as an Ottumwa icon.
