Diverse recreational experiences await visitors on 1,834 acres of land, located along the west shore of Saylorville Lake. Additionally, Jester Park is a popular migration stop for large flocks of pelicans and waterfowl that use Saylorville Lake during the fall and spring. Don't forget the binoculars on your next visit to the park.
Bison and Elk Herds
At the end of the 3-mile-long park drive you'll be rewarded with a vision of the wildlife that were abundant in Iowa more than 200 years ago. The bison and elk herds that live in this wildlife animal enclosure have been popular attractions at Jester for almost four decades.
Location
Jester Park is easily reached by taking Interstate 35/80 exit #127 (Highway 141 West) go North seven (7) miles. Turn right onto Northwest 121st Street. Drive two
(2) miles. Take a slight turn right onto Northwest 118th Avenue, then a slight left onto Northwest Jester Park Drive.
11407 NW Jester Park Drive
Granger, Iowa 50109
Features
- Boating
- Camping
- Cross-country skiing
- Equestrian Center
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Lodge
- Picnicking
- Playgrounds
- Playscape
- Shelters
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Exhibit
Operating Hours & Seasons
During day light savings time (March 8 to November 1, 2009) 6:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m.
Sunrise to sunset the rest of the year.