During winter months, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular. This trail is very popular with bicyclists. Six permanent Volkssport trails have been established for seasonal use within state parks and recreation areas. Lake Macbride offers supervised swimming as well as refreshments at the beautiful beach area. The Macbride beach is a great place for young and old to cool off on a hot summer day.
Swimming is restricted to the designated beach area only .
Good catches of walleyes, channel catfish, crappies and bluegill await the angler in the 812-acre artificial lake. Walleyes, channel catfish and muskies are stocked annually. Lake Macbride may be the only lake in Iowa in which the prized Kentucky spotted bass can be caught. Good lake access is available for both shoreline and boat fishing. There are seven boat ramps on the lake and one on Coralville Lake.