Ranked by Google rating & review volume
Out of 8 public ranges in the Cedar Rapids metro, these 8 earn the strongest marks from golfers — ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume (minimum 10 reviews), based on ratings researched July 27, 2026.
4.5(400 Google reviews)
3001 Wright Brothers Blvd E, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Public 27-hole facility; the official site advertises 'Driving Range Specials', and a 2026 review describes it as 'one of the most unique and complete public golf facilities in Eastern Iowa' with a driving range plus separate chipping and putting greens.
View range details4.3(264 Google reviews)
3800 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
City-operated 18-hole public golf course; the official Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation driving-ranges page confirms Twin Pines has a grass-surfaced range, and 2026 reviews confirm active play.
View range details4.4(202 Google reviews)
100 Wildcat Trail, Shellsburg, IA 52332
Public 18-hole course in Benton County; third-party course guides confirm 'an onsite driving range with 4 practice tees' plus a practice green, and the course is open daily.
View range details4.4(196 Google reviews)
1401 Zika Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
City-operated 18-hole public golf course with a new clubhouse; the official Cedar Rapids driving-ranges page confirms a grass-surfaced range at Ellis, and 2026 reviews confirm active play.
View range details4.3(183 Google reviews)
5101 Golf Course Rd, IA-13, Marion, IA 52302
City-operated 18-hole public golf course; the official Cedar Rapids driving-ranges page confirms a grass-surfaced range at Gardner, and a 2026 review describes hitting buckets of balls at the range.
View range details4.2(172 Google reviews)
2901 Hunters Ridge Rd, Marion, IA 52302
Public golf course in Marion (Linn County) with a dedicated 'Driving Range' page on its official site; 2026 reviews confirm the course is actively operating.
View range details4.5(75 Google reviews)
203 Country Club Dr Se, Mt Vernon, IA 52314
Public 9-hole course in Mt Vernon (Linn County); third-party course guides confirm it is 'open to the public' with practice facilities including a driving range and putting green.
View range details4.3(86 Google reviews)
1500 E Maple St, Central City, IA 52214
Public 9-hole course in Linn County (its own site markets it as 'Public Golf Course in Central City, Iowa'); third-party guides confirm driving range and putting green amenities.
View range detailsAirport National Golf Course currently tops our Cedar Rapids rankings with a 4.5-star Google rating across 400 reviews. Rankings weight both rating and review volume, so consistently well-reviewed ranges rise to the top.
We rank all 8 public ranges in the Cedar Rapids metro by Google rating weighted by review count (minimum 10 reviews to qualify), so a range with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores. Ratings were last researched July 27, 2026.
3 ranges in the Cedar Rapids metro have verified natural-grass hitting areas (alone or alongside mats). Look for the green surface badge on each listing, or see the dedicated grass-tee guide.
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