Iowa Ornithologists' Union
Login
Menu
Home
IOU
Iowa Bird Life
Iowa Birds
Finding Birds in Iowa
Connections
Ann Barker Library
Learn About Birds
Search
Members
IOU Business
Login
Create Account
Sitemap
How Do I...?
Contact Us
Site Details
Finding Birds in Iowa
Birding by County
Birding Guides
Find a Location
Important Bird Areas
Birding Hotspots
Recent eBird Sightings
eBird Bar Chart
Printable Checklist
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
Amenities
Restrooms
Drinking Water
Parking
Trails
Camping
Cabins