Arnolds Park Project

On the edge of Arnolds Park near the Oars Campground in Dickinson County lies 73 acres of undeveloped land.

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation has secured an option to purchase the property and is working with the City of Arnolds Park and Dickinson County Conservation to realize a vision of a city-owned space, open to the public, with management work done by the county.

Roughly 240 acres drain through the property, making this a key location for restoring wetlands and prairie to aid with cleaning water flowing into Lower Gar and Milford Creek. This is also a key location for a possible trail connection and trailhead as well as a valued open space in a community that is feeling pressure from RV park development.

INHF needs to raise $1.9 million by October 31, 2025 to successfully exercise the option. While fundraising we will continue to work with partners from the city and county to develop the future vision.

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Map showing the Arnolds Park Project

Future plans for the site

Map showing restoration plans for the Arnolds Park Project

Fast Facts

73 acres adjacent to Oars Campground
Possible prairie, wetland reconstruction
Potential for trail connections on site
Goal to be a city-owned space, open to the public

Fundraising

INHF needs to raise $1.9 million through private donations by October 31, 2025 to successfully exercise the option. Give today to keep this space wild and open it to the public!