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* http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/lake_darling.html — [[Iowa DNR]] website for Lake Darling State Park |
* http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/lake_darling.html — [[Iowa DNR]] website for Lake Darling State Park |
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Revision as of 06:59, 14 February 2009
| Lake Darling State Park | |
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| Location | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°12′10″N 91°54′22″W / 41.20278°N 91.90611°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 302 acres (1.2 km²) |
| Surface elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Iowa. It is in Washington County and the park is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Brighton; 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Richland; and 3 miles (4.8 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
41°11′20″N 91°53′33″W / 41.188923°N 91.892563°W
