Boating at Lewis A. Jester Park
For those who want to launch their own boats onto the upper reaches of Saylorville Lake, Jester Park offers two boat ramps. One is located off Jester Park Drive near the main campground, with the other located at the Lincoln Access beside the Mile-Long Bridge. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns boaters to use caution upstream from the Mile-Long Bridge.
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Boating at Easter Lake Park
Fishing and boating access to 172-acre Easter Lake is provided by a boat ramp on the south shore of the lake off Easter Lake Drive. Boaters are advised to follow the "no wake" rules for this prime walleye, bass, and catfish spot on the southside of Des Moines.
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Boating at Fort Des Moines Park
A boat ramp is available for electric motor boats.
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Boating at Yellow Banks Park
Access to the Des Moines River between Des Moines and Lake Red Rock is provided at the Yellow Banks Park boat ramp. The ramp is located off the western park drive past camp area # 1.
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Camping at Yellow Banks Park
Yellow Banks Park features 12 primitive camping sites on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Des Moines River, as well as 48 electric sites at two nearby camping areas. The park also offers six unique backpacking campsites located off a 3/4 mile trail.
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Camping at Lewis A. Jester Park
Jester offers more than 252 campsites along the lakeshore and across the wooded hills overlooking Saylorville Lake. There are 52 electric sites and 205 non-electric sites, as well as 18 equestrian campsites. Two campground showerhouses are open mid-April through mid-October, during which time camping rates for non-reservable sites are $19 for electric sites and $13 for non-electric. A special discounted rate of $114 for electric and $78 for non-electric is available for a 7-day camping stay. Off-season special discounted rates are $96 for electric and $66 for non-electric for a 7-day camping stay.
Campers should set up at their campsite before registering at the campground registration booth located one mile from the park entrance. Campsites cannot be reserved in advance. Firewood is available near the registration booth.
A youth camping area is available by reservation only.
Reservations can be made for some campsites using this website.
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Camping at Thomas Mitchell Park
Thomas Mitchell Park's campground rests in a scenic bend of Camp Creek at the foot of a tall, wooded ridge. This popular area offers 25 electric sites, 20 primitive sites, and 2 youth group camping areas. A modern showerhouse and dump station are open from mid-April to mid-October. Children's playground, hiking trails, fishing pond, and reconstructed prairie are nearby.
Reservations for some campsites can be made using this website.
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Camping at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt's campground offers 8 electric sites and 28 primitive sites overlooking the scenic oxbows of the old Skunk River. An organized youth camping area is also available. A modern showerhouse is located in the main campground and is open mid-April through mid-October.
Reservations for campsites can be made using this website.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Canoe over 3 miles of old Skunk River channels. Wildlife species such as river otters, great blue herons, beavers, wood ducks, and painted turtles are just a few of the animals that can be seen while canoeing the backwaters. Water depths are normally one to three feet.
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt has canoes for rent. Cost is $7 per hour and paddles and life jackets are provided. Reservations can be made in advance by calling 515-249-5925 or on-site on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Yellow Banks Park
Access to the Des Moines River between Des Moines and Lake Red Rock is provided at the Yellow Banks Park boat ramp. The ramp is located off the western park drive past camp area # 1.
Yellow Banks now features a water access campground. The campground has five primitive sites and is for boaters only. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. A picnic shelter, restroom, and fishing access can also be found near the campground.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Lewis A. Jester Park
For those who want to launch their own boats onto the upper reaches of Saylorville Lake, Jester Park offers two boat ramps. One is located off Jester Park Drive near the main campground, with the other located at the Lincoln Access beside the Mile-Long Bridge. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns boaters to use caution upstream from the Mile-Long Bridge.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Easter Lake Park
Fishing and boating access to 172-acre Easter Lake is provided by a boat ramp on the south shore of the lake off Easter Lake Drive.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Fort Des Moines Park
This seven acre pond is great for canoeing and kayaking.
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Education at Fort Des Moines Park
A 1.5 acre native Iow tree arboretum enhances park aethetics and education opportunities. this shelf-guided nature activity has tree markers easy identification. The arboretum contains 44 trees well suited for planting in central Iowa.
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Education at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Polk County Conservation naturalists offer nature programs at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. To request a Nature News to learn about upcoming programs at Chichaqua and other parks in Polk County send an email to pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov and put ADD TO MAILING LIST in the reference line.
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Education at Lewis A. Jester Park
Polk County Conservation naturalists offer many year-round nature programs at Jester Park. To request a Nature News to learn about upcoming programs at Lewis A. Jester Park
and other parks in Polk County send an email to
pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov and put ADD TO MAILING LIST in the
reference line.
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Education at Thomas Mitchell Park
Polk County Conservation naturalists offer nature programs at Thomas Mitchell Park. To request a Nature News to learn about upcoming programs at Thomas Mitchell
and other parks in Polk County send an email to
pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov and put ADD TO MAILING LIST in the
reference line.
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Equestrian Activities at Lewis A. Jester Park
The Equestrian Center offers boarding, riding lessons, shows and clinics, team building, trail riding, wagon & sleigh rides, pony rides and birthday parties. For for a complete listing of all programs go to www.jesterparkec.com.
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Facility Rentals at Lewis A. Jester Park
Five picnic shelters are available by reservation or on a first-come basis. All shelters have a horseshoe pit. Reservations can be made using this website.
The Jester Park Lodge a full service banquet and conference center nestled along the northwest shore of Saylorville Lake. With a capacity of 258 people, it is an ideal location for wedding receptions, reunions, and meetings The rental facility offers users a full kitchen, dance floor, deck, and fireplace. The large hall can be divided into two meeting rooms. The facility is ADA-accessible and can be reserved year-round. Christiani’s Catering provides the rental and catering services for the Lodge.
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Facility Rentals at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
The Chichaqua Longhouse is one of our enclosed facilities. It is popular for family reunions, company picnics, weddings, and other group functions. The longhouse accommodates up to 125 people and rents for $130. A $100 deposit fee is required on all longhouse reservations. Reservations can be made on this site.
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Facility Rentals at Easter Lake Park
Five picnic shelters are available by reservation or on a first-come basis. All shelters except for one has a horseshoe pit. Reservations can be made using this website.
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Facility Rentals at Yellow Banks Park
Yellow Banks Park features three shelters and picnic areas on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Des Moines River. Reservations can be made using this website.
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Facility Rentals at Fort Des Moines Park
Two picnic shelters are available by reservation or on a first-come basis. All shelters have a horseshoe pit. Reservations can be made using this website.
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Facility Rentals at Thomas Mitchell Park
Two shelters are located near the ballfield and playground. Shelter are reservable from April 1 - October 31 or on a first come first serve basis. Reservations can be made using this website.
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Facility Rentals at Mally's Weh-Weh-Neh-Kee Park
A picnic shelter is available by reservation or on a first-come basis. Reservations can be made using this website.
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Fishing at Fort Des Moines Park
This 7 acres pond was constructed in 1976.
Maximum depth: 30 feet Average depth: 15 feet
Average size fish
Bass 2 lbs
Bluegill 3/4 lbs (9 ½ inches)
Catfish 2 lbs
Records
Bass 5 lbs
Catfish 7 lbs
Crappie 3/4 lbs (12 in)
Hot spots
Boat ramp is deeper with submerged "tree wreaths"
During spawning season, crappie and bluegill will be in the bays
Bluegill in the coves in late May and early June
Baits/Lures
Bluegill - try fly fishing, the lake can be waded in several places, especially the southwestern bay
Crappie - jigs or minnow
Rules
Electric boat motors only
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Fishing at Yellow Banks Park
Yellow Banks Pond - 5 acres
Maximum depth: 14 feet Average depth: 8 feet
Average size of fish
Bass 14 inches
Bluegill 7 inches
Catfish 1 1/2 lbs
Records
Bass 6 1/2 lbs (caught and released)
Catfish 20 lbs
Hot spots
Away from the dam People have great success using a belly boat
Rules
Bass must be 18 inches or larger
Carry in boats allowed with electric motors only
Other
Boat ramp access to Des Moines River
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Fishing at Easter Lake Park
This 171 acre lake was constructed in 1967.
Maximum depth: 26 feet Average depth: 11 feet
Stocked annually
Average fish size
Bass 1 ½ lbs
Catfish 3 lbs
Crappie 3/4 lbs (9-12 inches)
Walleye 1 ½ lbs (predominate predator)
Records
Bass 7-8 lbs
Catfish 15 lbs
Crappie 3/4 lbs
Walleye 10 lbs
Hot spots
With a south wind fish the north side jetties
Fish for walleye off the dam
6 buoys mark submerged "tree wreaths"
Bait/lures
Catfish - chicken liver
Crappie - jigs or minnows
Rules
No wake
A new ADA fishing pier and house are located north side of the park.
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Fishing at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Miles of Skunk River channel provide plenty of fishing opportunities. Bluegills, crappies, and bullheads can be caught from the banks of the narrow channel or from a boat.
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Fishing at Thomas Mitchell Park
This 175-acre park in eastern Polk County features a 6-acre lake that has been a favorite fishing spot for many years. Unfortunately, during the summer of 2007, an algae die off caused a fish kill that left very few fish remaining in the pond. The pond is extremely shallow due to erosion and sediment run off from the Thomas Mitchell pond watershed.
Major improvements will be taking place in the next three years which will improve the quality of the woodlands and pond in Thomas Mitchell Park. Funding from the Watershed Improvement Review Board in the amount of $246,000 and from the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the amount of $6,870 will be used to save the pond and improve the health of the woodland. Grant dollars will fund the installation of 4-7 water control structures, construction and connection of new tile lines, reestablishment of native vegetation, pond dredging, fish restocking, and timber stand improvement.
Clearing of invasive species, weed and diseased trees has begun and will continue intensely throughout the winter.
Click here for a more detailed timeline and project description.
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Fishing at Lewis A. Jester Park
Three ponds (Teal, Skull, and Two Dam) support large mouth bass, bluegill, green sunfish, and crappie.
Maximum depth: 8 feet.
Average depth: 5 feet.
Most fish are small but plentiful. Good for beginning anglers. Look for submerged brush piles. Ice fish using wax worms and minnows. You can also also fish Saylorville Lake form the shore or by boat.
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Historic Visits at Thomas Mitchell Park
Thomas Mitchell Park was named after Polk County’s earliest Anglo-American settler, Thomas Mitchell. In 1844, Mitchell obtained early access to the Iowa Territory from Captain Allen, commander of Fort Des Moines. In exchange, Mitchell built a bridge over Camp Creek which was often impassible to wagons traveling from Keokuk and Iowa City to Fort Des Moines. He also built the Apple Grove Inn, in what is today’s Thomas Mitchell Park. Thomas Mitchell was not only an innkeeper, but also a farmer, legislator, sheriff, and operator of a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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Historic Visits at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
In 1910, a 100-foot early Warren pony truss bridge was built over the channelized South Skunk River. In 1992, a new bridge was constructed to replace the old bridge which was moved to Chichaqua. Only 17 bridges of this type remain in Iowa with this one being the longest.
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Historic Visits at Easter Lake Park
The Owens Covered Bridge is the only covered bridge in Polk County. It was originally built in 1878 over the old North River channel on a road from Martin’s Ferry to Winterset. In 1939, the road and the North River channel were relocated north of the covered bridge site leaving the old bridge without a road and river. In 1968, Polk County Conservation Board promised to restore and move the bridge, board by board, nearly eight miles to Easter Lake Park. The bridge is now restricted to foot traffic.
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Historic Visits at Fort Des Moines Park
Fort Des Moines Park was originally part of “Fort Des Moines,” established on 640 acres of land four miles south of downtown Des Moines in 1903. This area was a cavalry post, an officer training camp, Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) training center, US Army Reserve Center, and landfill site until the 1960’s. In the late 1960’s, Lady Bird Johnson promoted the Legacy of Parks program by giving federal property to local governments for parks. Polk County Conservation Board acquired Fort Des Moines Park through this program in October 1972.
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Hunting at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Hunting is allowed in the majority of the area. A portion of Chichaqua has been designated as a "controlled hunting area". Non-toxic shot (non-lead) is required with the exception of deer and turkey hunting. All state and federal hunting laws apply.
Polk County Conservation Board initiated a controlled waterfowl hunting program at the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt in 1973. Each year, the program allows the reservation of up to 12 hunting blinds per day. Up to four people are allowed per blind. Hunting is allowed Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from legal opening time until 1 p.m. during the October to early December season. Blinds are located adjacent to waters that are part of a five hundred acre refuge. The program has been very popular with central Iowa hunters. The County's operation is one of several programs in Iowa and the only one in the central part of the state. The others are along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. It has been popular for older hunters who find it difficult to wade in many public marshes, but can walk to individual blinds over dry land at Chichaqua. The layout of the area, access to the blinds, and the need for no boats make it more attractive.
Waterfowl hunting blinds at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt can be reserved by calling the Chichaqua office at (515) 967-2596 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The twelve blinds are located in both marsh and woodland settings. Daily reservations are $25 per hunting blind. Hunting is allowed from legal opening time to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday throughout the season.
A trap range including a trap house is available to rent for a nominal fee. You may also bring your own trap to use at the range if the area is not reserved. To reserve the range, call the park office at (515) 967-2596.
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Hunting at Lewis A. Jester Park
Several remote areas of Jester Park are available to hunt all game. A portion of Jester Park along Saylorville Lake is open to waterfowl hunting only. All state and federal hunting laws apply.
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Other Activities at Lewis A. Jester Park
Playground
This play structure was created with the child in mind. One structure is desgined for children ages 2-5, while the other is designded for children ages 5-12. Both areas are accessible.
Natural Playscape
The Jester Park Natural Playscape is not a run of the mill playground. It is a play area constructed using natural materials such as boulders, earth mounds, and water features, avoiding plastics, metals, concrete, or signs explaining how to play.
Children that climb trees, roll down hills, scramble up rocks, dam up water, and hide in grass experience natural play. This type of play frees the child’s imagination to limitless learning opportunities. By using the approach of a Natural Playscape instead of a fabricated playground, children’s creativity will be challenged with adventurous natural activities and objects.
Jester Park Golf Course
The Jester Park Golf Course is an18-hole championship course judged by the Des Moines Business Record in 1997 to be Greater Des Moines' "best public golf course." Excellent playing conditions and challenging holes have helped make Jester Park a popular course for state tournaments. Tee times may be made in advance by calling 999-2903. Jester Park also offers a 9-hole par 3 course especially popular with beginning golfers, as well as a modern Golf Learning and Practice Facility with driving range and practice greens.
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Other Activities at Thomas Mitchell Park
A ballfield is located near Shelter #1. It is available on a first come basis.
A universally designed play area provides accessible walkways connecting the playground, restrooms, shelters, and ballfield. The playground has an average of 50 different activities and are constructed using recycled materials. Some of the activities include slides, swings, tunnels, sliding poles, cargo nets, ramps, bridges, lookout towers, and activity panels.
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Other Activities at Fort Des Moines Park
A ballfield is located near Shelter #1. It is available on a first-come, first serve basis.
An accessible playground lies adjacent to Shelter #2
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Other Activities at Yellow Banks Park
Playgrounds
Yellow Banks will has two playgrounds . A new ADA playground was constructed and is located by the ball fields between Shelter 2 and Shelter 3.
A second playground is located at entrance of the park and is not ADA accessible at this time.
Ballfield
Yellow Banks's excellent ballfields are located just beyond picnic shelter # 1 and popular with neighborhood little league teams.
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Other Activities at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Dog Training Area: Approximately 100 acres have been designated for year round dog training. Organized dog trials are held throughout the year. Areas not designated for year round training are closed between March 15 and July 15 during wildlife nesting season.
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Other Activities at Easter Lake Park
Easter Lake has three ADA accessible playgrounds. They are located near shelter #1, #5 and at the swimming beach.
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Other Activities at Carney Marsh
Birding is a popular activity among marsh visitors. Seasonal birds frequent the marsh, including herons, yellow-headed and red-winged blackbirds, yellow-throated warblers, and various waterfowl.
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Picnicking at Yellow Banks Park
Yellow Banks Park features three shelters and picnic areas on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Des Moines River. Picnic tables with grills are scattered throughout the park
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Picnicking at Fort Des Moines Park
Two picnic shelters are available by reservation or on a first-come basis. Picnic tables with grills are scattered throughout the park.
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Picnicking at Lewis A. Jester Park
Five picnic shelters are available by reservation or on a first-come basis. Several offer views of the lake and others are located in private, wooded settings. Picnic tables with grills are scattered throughout the park.
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Picnicking at Thomas Mitchell Park
Two picnic shelters are available by reservation or on a first come first serve basis. Both shelters have horseshoe pits, playground, ballfield and modern restrooms nearby.
Numerous picnic tables are scattered throughout the park.
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Picnicking at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Several areas are available for family picnics. Tables, charcoal grills and trash cans are provided with restrooms nearby.
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Picnicking at Easter Lake Park
Five picnic shelters are available by reservation or on a first-come basis. Several offer views of the lake and others are located in private, wooded settings. Picnic tables with grills are scattered throughout the park.
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Swimming at Easter Lake Park
You can enjoy swimming at the Easter Lake Park Beach during the summer months.
The beach is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday of the week.
Beach use is FREE but there is no lifeguard on duty.
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Trails & Hiking at Easter Lake Park
The Wymore Trail is located in the woods between shelters number 3 and 4 on the south side of the lake. Several trail heads provide access to this .9 mile trails. Catch a glimpse of beautiful Easter Lake as you walk along this densely wooded trail.
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Trails & Hiking at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
There are several established trails within Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt.
Cardinal Flower Trail: .8 mile loop begins and ends near the historic bridge. This tranquil trail winds along the old ox-bows of the Skunk River. Keep an eye out for great blue herons, wood ducks, and river otters.
Difficulty: Easy
Jack Pine Trail: .9 mile trail crosses the historic bridge and follows the river to the west.
Difficulty: Easy
Otter Trail: 2.6 mile trail from the south end of the Cardinal Flower Trail to the southeast corner of the marsh and back to the office. Closed September 1 to the end of waterfowl hunting season.
Difficulty: Easy
Wood Duck Trail: .25 mile trail between the Longhouse and Area #2.
Difficulty: Easy
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Trails & Hiking at Thomas Mitchell Park
Devoite Trail: This .7 mile ridge top trail is part of the old stagecoach trail that stopped at Thomas Mitchell's cabin. Thomas Mitchell was the first permanent Anglo-American settler in Polk County.
Difficulty: Moderate
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Trails & Hiking at Lewis A. Jester Park
Jester offers more than 8 miles of trails to explore, including the 5-1/2 mile Lakeshore Trail from the Mile-Long Bridge to the Highway 17 bridge. The Stagecoach Trail brings one to an especially scenic view of the lake, while the Hickory Ridge Trail follows a small stream through a wooded ravine. The Red Pine and Red Cedar trails are perfect for young people.
Trail numbers refer to map locations.
Basswood Trail (#1) .3 mile trail winds through the woods from the park entrance, past the Lodge, and to Cmp Area 3.
Camper's Loop (#2) .3 mile loop is located near Camp Area 2 and is great for a leisurely stroll.
Stagecoach Trail (#3) .2 mile trail leads hikers from the park road to Camp Area 4.
Red Cedar Trail (#4) .4 mile loop east of Camp Area 5, perfect for a night hike.
Red Pine Trail (#5) .4 mile loop west of Camp Area 5.
Hickory Ridge Trail (#6) .7 mile trail from the kiosk to the wildlife exhibit.
Lakeshore Trail (#7) 5.4 mile trail from Mile Loge Bridge to Hwy. 17 Bridge. Snowmobiles, hores and hikers allowed.
Portions of these trails are groomed for cross country skiing in the winter.
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Trails & Hiking at Fort Des Moines Park
The .7 mile nature trail winds through a tapestry of sunlight, shadows, and greenery. Listen for chattering chipmunks, scolding blue jays, and whispering wind.You can access the trail by parking at shelter #1 and hiking across the dam.
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Trails & Hiking at Chichaqua Valley Trail
This scenic recreational trail begins just east of Bondurant and extends for 20 miles to the Jasper County town of Baxter. This trail is paved from beginning to end.
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Trails & Hiking at Great Western Trail
This 16.5 mile recreational trail begins near Water Works Park in Des Moines and ends in the Warren County town of Martensdale. Parking is available at the trailhead on Valley Drive/George Flagg Pkwy. near Park Avenue. The trail has a asphalt surface.
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Trails & Hiking at Gay Lea Wilson Trail
The Gay Lea Wilson Trail, when completed, will extend for approximately 35 miles throughout the eastern and northern parts of Polk County. The trail will also make up the lower portion of a 110-mile Central Iowa Trail Loop that will connect existing parks, trails, and businesses in five counties. Polk County Conservation Board currently owns and manages the four mile trail segment between Pleasant Hill and Altoona.
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Trails & Hiking at Sycamore Trail
The 6.5 mile Sycamore Trail will take you through some of the most wild and scenic areas of the Des Moines metro area. Abundant wildlife and views of the Des Moines River will keep you pedaling to find what’s around the next bend in the trail.
Please observe the International Mountain Bike Association's "Rules of the Trail" while riding on the Sycamore Trail.
Trailheads are located at the east end of the Target store parking lot on Euclid Ave. in Des Moines and on NW 66th Ave., about 1 mile east of Beaver Ave. in Johnston. Follow signs along the trail to direct you on the correct path.
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Trails & Hiking at Yellow Banks Park
Trail numbers refer to map locations.
Backpacker Trail (#1) 3/4 mile trail from pond to backpackin campsite.
Indian Mound Loop (#2) 1/4 mile trail from park road to native american burial mound.
Savanna Trail (#3) 1/2 mile loop. On this trail, you can introduce yourself to some of the oldest residents. This trail guides you past some of the last remaining savanna oak trees in Polk County, some are estimated to be more than 250 years old.
Bluff Overlook Trail (#4) 1/2 mile trail from playground to overlook of river valley.
Eagle view Trail (#5) 1/4 mile trail from park road to overlook of river valley.
Pond Trail (#6) 1/2 mile trail from park road to pond
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Trails & Hiking at Brown's Woods
Brown's Woods can only be explored on foot or cross-country skis. The trails are sensitive to erosion and cannot withstand wear caused by horses, bicycles, or motorized vehicles. The front loop is .4 miles and the back loop is 1.5 miles in length. Both trails are moderately hilly.
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Winter Activities at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Crosss Country Skiing
If it’s a flat trail you’re looking for, then check out Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. Trails will wind through the woodlands, following the old Skunk River channel. You may see deer, fox, and otter tracks along the trail. Many different loops will be groomed, all beginning from the campground.
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Winter Activities at Thomas Mitchell Park
Snowmobiling is allowed east of the creek.
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Winter Activities at Lewis A. Jester Park
Snowmobiling
The 5-1/2 mile Lakeshore Trail is open for snowmobiling when snow conditions permit and offers a beautiful ride alongside Saylorville Lake. For an update on trail conditions, call the park ranger at 323-5366.
Cross Country Skiing
At Jester Park you’ll have an opportunity to ski over five miles of trails. Shelter # 2 will serve as the trailhead. Due to drifting, the majority of trails on the golf course have been closed. Trails will lead skiers through the woods, near Saylorville Lake, and along the edge of the golf course
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