State Park · Iowa, United States
Walnut Woods State Park
Walnut Woods State Park is a state park in Iowa, United States.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 41.5419° N, 93.7428° W |
| Managed by | Iowa state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Walnut Woods State Park
Walnut Woods State Park is a state park in Polk County, Iowa, United States, located in suburban West Des Moines. Within the Des Moines metropolitan area, the park preserves a bottomland hardwood forest featuring the largest natural stand of black walnut trees in North America. The Raccoon River meanders through the 250-acre (100 ha) park, providing fishing and canoeing opportunities. The park also provides picnic areas, a limestone lodge built in the 1930s, and a small campground with 22 sites. More than 90 bird species have been seen in the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes — 22 sites |
|---|---|
| Lodges | The park also provides picnic areas, a limestone lodge built in the 1930s, and a small campground with 22 sites |
Airports near this park
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- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 4.5 miles away
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) · Omaha, United States · 112.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Walnut Woods State Park?
Walnut Woods State Park is in Iowa, United States (41.5419° N, 93.7428° W).
Does Walnut Woods State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Walnut Woods State Park has campgrounds with 22 sites.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Iowa_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Iowa state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walnut_Woods_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).