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Easter Lake County Park - Polk County

GPS Coordinates: 41.543019, -93.564015

Management: County

Description: A Polk County park with wooded edges around a popular fishing lake. Accessible trails wander through varied habitats.

Habitat: Mostly woodlands surrounding a man-made lake. Several viewing areas for waterfowl and trails lead to areas with numerous passerines.

Directions: On the south side of Des Moines. From US 65, turn east onto East Army Post Rd. Go about a mile to Indianola Ave. and turn north. Go about another mile to the stop light and turn east (right). In approximately a mile the entrance to the park will be on your left. Other access points are found by following the road around the lake.

Birding Guide: Site Guide for Easter Lake County Park