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[[Image:Lake Darling State Park sign.jpg|thumb|250px|Lake Darling State Park entrance sign]]
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'''Lake Darling State Park''' is a [[state park]] in [[Iowa]].
It is in [[Washington County, Iowa|Washington County]] and the park is approximately {{convert|3|mi|km}} west of [[Brighton, Iowa|Brighton]]; {{convert|6|mi|km}} east of [[Richland, Iowa|Richland]]; and {{convert|3|mi|km}} north-west of [[Pleasant Plain, Iowa|Pleasant Plain]].


'''Lake Darling State Park''' is a [[state park]] in [[Washington County, Iowa|Washington County]], [[Iowa]], [[United States]]. The park is approximately {{convert|3|mi|km}} west of [[Brighton, Iowa|Brighton]]; {{convert|6|mi|km}} east of [[Richland, Iowa|Richland]]; and {{convert|3|mi|km}} north-west of [[Pleasant Plain, Iowa|Pleasant Plain]].
Lake Darling is 302&nbsp;[[acre]]s (1.22&nbsp;km²) in area and has approximately 18&nbsp;miles (28.97&nbsp;km) of shoreline.

The park, as a whole, is 1417&nbsp;[[acre]]s (5.73&nbsp;km²) in size.
Lake Darling is {{convert|302|acre|ha}} and has approximately {{convert|18|mi|km}} of shoreline. It is located on Honey Creek, a minor tributary of the [[Skunk River]]. The park as a whole is {{convert|1417|acre|km²}} in size.


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


==Land usage==
==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 State Park has a picnic shelter, camping cabins, campsites, restrooms, playground equipment, boat rentals, several trails, and a beach. Lake Darling is also home to a variety of fish.

Lake Darling is also home to a variety of fish.
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/lake_darling.html &mdash; [[Iowa DNR]] website for Lake Darling State Park
* [http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/IowasStateParks/ParkDetails.aspx?ParkID=610109&idAdminBoundary=270 Lake Darling State Park]
*[https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/lake-darling-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610109 Lake Darling State Park, IA]
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{{IA Parks}}
{{IA Parks}}


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[[Category:Iowa state parks]]

[[Category:Lakes of Iowa|Darling]]
[[Category:State parks of Iowa]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1950]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Washington County, Iowa]]
[[Category:Reservoirs in Iowa|Darling]]
[[Category:1950 establishments in Iowa]]
[[Category:Bodies of water of Washington County, Iowa]]

Latest revision as of 15:40, 14 November 2023

Lake Darling State Park
Lake Darling State Park entrance sign.
Map showing the location of Lake Darling State Park
Map showing the location of Lake Darling State Park
Location of Lake Darling State Park in Iowa
LocationWashington, Iowa, United States
Coordinates41°11′30″N 91°53′45″W / 41.19167°N 91.89583°W / 41.19167; -91.89583
Area1,417 acres (5.73 km2)
Elevation682 ft (208 m)[1]
Established1950
Named forJay Norwood Darling
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteLake Darling State Park
Lake Darling
Lake Darling is located in Iowa
Lake Darling
Lake Darling
LocationWashington County, Iowa, US
Coordinates41°12′10″N 91°54′22″W / 41.20278°N 91.90611°W / 41.20278; -91.90611
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area302 acres (1.22 km2)
Surface elevation656 ft (200 m)

Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Washington County, Iowa, United States. 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 (122 ha) and has approximately 18 miles (29 km) of shoreline. It is located on Honey Creek, a minor tributary of the Skunk River. The park as a whole is 1,417 acres (5.73 km2) in size.

History[edit]

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

Land usage[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lake Darling State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1979. Retrieved February 27, 2011.

External links[edit]

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