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Walnut Woods State Park

State park

4.6(712 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 10:30 PM
Walnut Woods State Park

About

260-acre nature reserve with camping. 260-acre nature reserve with trails, camping, river boating & fishing & a 1930s lodge for rentals.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Walnut Woods State Park:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    3155 Walnut Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    Phone
    (515) 285-4502
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    Hours
    Monday:4 AM–10:30 PM
    Tuesday:4 AM–10:30 PM
    Wednesday:4 AM–10:30 PM
    Thursday:4 AM–10:30 PM
    Friday:4 AM–10:30 PM
    Saturday:4 AM–10:30 PM
    Sunday:4 AM–10:30 PM

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Barbecue grill: Has barbecue grill
  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public restroom: Has public restroom
  • Slides: Playground slides available
  • Swings: Playground swings available

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes
  • Playground: Has playground

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