Heery Woods State Park - South Side

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LocationThe park is located approximately one mile south of Clarksville and approximately 1/2 mile west of State Highway 188 on 195th Street.

Operating Hours & Seasons Butler County Parks are open for use between daily between 6 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Discover Heery Woods State Park - South Side in Clarksville

Heery Woods State Park was sold to the State of Iowa in 1934 and has been managed by the Butler County Conservation Board since 1974. Development of the park was planned by the National Parks Service and Iowa Conservation Commission with work performed by the Works Progress Administration. The south side of the park includes an enclosed shelter house/lodge and primitive restrooms both constructed of hand cut limestone. The south side also contains modern bathrooms, a grill shelter, and the Butler CCB Headquarters at the Allan and Fayette Meyer Nature Center.

Features Available at Various Facilities

A/C
Carry in/carry out refuse
Electricity
Fireplace
Firewood available
Handicap Accessible
Heating
Kitchenette
Microwave
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Refuse cans
Restroom
Table with chairs
Wi-Fi

1935 WPA Hand Cut Limestone Lodge with full kitchen, available by reservation only
2 commercial grade grills in open shelter (primary use to parties reserving the lodge)
Playground equipment
Flush toilets
Nature Center with display area
Picnic Areas
1.75 mile hiking trails