Walnut Woods State Park facts for kids
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The Raccoon River forms the northern border of Walnut Woods State Park
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 Walnut Woods State Park
Location in Iowa
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| Location | Polk, Iowa, United States |
| Area | 260 acres (110 ha) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Walnut Woods State Park |
Walnut Woods State Park is a state park of Iowa, US, 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 260-acre (110 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.
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