Arnolds Park Project
With pledges and donations, we've reached our acquisition goal! Additional contributions will go towards restoration efforts.
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.
Future plans for the site
Fundraising
With pledges and donations, we've reached our acquisition goal! Additional contributions will go towards restoration efforts.
Arnolds Park Fundraising Progress as of 10/27/2025
