Lake Darling State Park is a state park

State park

State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...

 of Iowa

Iowa

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, USA. It is in Washington County and the park is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Brighton

Brighton, Iowa

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; 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Richland

Richland, Iowa

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; and 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Pleasant Plain

Pleasant Plain, Iowa

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Lake Darling is 302 acres (122.2 ha) and has approximately 18 miles (29 km) of shoreline. The park as a whole is 1417 acres (5.7 km²) in size.

History

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

Jay Norwood Darling

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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

• Lake Darling State Park