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Walnut Woods encompasses 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River. Within the park lies a large surviving natural stand of black walnut trees. More than 90 species of birds have been identified along the numerous foot and bridle trails throughout the park and along the river.

The valley in which Walnut Woods is located was created by the meandering of the Raccoon River. Since the park elevation is not much higher than the normal river level, constant changes can be seen in its banks. The most dramatic is where the river channel runs against the western edge of the park. Constant churning and washing in the past removed tons of soil, sand and gravel. In the mid2980s, the most vulnerable areas of the riverbank were protected by rock "riprap" and special jetties designed to minimize erosion.

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Valley 5, 6, 7 Adjacent and to the east of Walnut Woods State Park. I-235 to 63rd St (Des Moines) go south on 63rd approx. 2
and follow signs to Walnut Woods State Park fields on north
...ocating for river trails and library funding in Iowa
link above for news about our cleanup and get together at Walnut Woods State Park. Road trip. March 30-April 1 I drove to Wahpeton ND and

s come together Sunday -pril 6, beginning at 1 p.m. to do a clean-up at and around Walnut Woods State Park (CIP, IWC). A third mile upstream from Walnut Woods is a bit of a rapids that is used
...esource for Iowa canoeists and kayakers.
Jefferson off Hwy 4. Look for 300 cfs or more on the Jefferson gauge Raccoon at Walnut Woods State Park,you must paddle upstream a bit to find the two
by car, 1 by foot 0706 to 1915 hours Visiting Badger Creek State Park, Walnut Woods State Park, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek State Park, Ledges State Park, McCords Pond, Long Pond, Lakin Slough
...outdoor recreation directory featuring campgrounds with hyperlinks campground webpages across the
DES MOINES KOA-Des Moines West 800-KOA-2181 Walnut Woods State Park 515-285-4502
...day School Thank You Luau at Walnut Woods State Park Friday, June 6, 2003 Photos by Mike Johnson and Misty Murray BACK TO NEWS/EVENTS About Us | Our Meetings | News/Events | Ministries | Bible