Lake Darling State Park

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area = 302 acres (1.2 km²)
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Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Iowa.It is in Washington County and the park is approximately convert|3|mi|km west of Brighton; convert|6|mi|km east of Richland; and convert|3|mi|km north-west of Pleasant Plain.

Lake Darling is 302 acres (1.22 km²) in area and has approximately 18 miles (28.97 km) of shoreline.The park, as a whole, is 1417 acres (5.73 km²) in size.

History

Lake Darling State Park was dedicated on September 17, 1950.The park is named after Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling.

Land usage

Lake Darling State Park has a picnic shelter, camping cabins, campsites, modern restrooms, playground equipment, several trails, and a beach with a concession stand.Lake Darling is also home to a variety of fish.

External links

* http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/lake_darling.html — Iowa DNR website for Lake Darling State Park
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