Rock Creek State Park
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Rock Creek State Park is a state park
of Iowa
, USA. It is located in Jasper County
, near Kellogg
.
The 1697 acres (686.8 ha) park was dedicated in 1952 and includes numerous boat launches and docks, picnic grounds, camping grounds, and trails for horseback riding and hiking. In the winter, the 602 acres (243.6 ha) lake may freeze over, and the park is a popular spot for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Grinnell
is located 7 miles (11.3 km) to the east. The park's proximity to the town as well as a connecting bike path make the park a popular destination for students at Grinnell College
.
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
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, USA. It is located in Jasper County
Jasper County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 36,842 in the county, with a population density of . There were 16,181 housing units, of which 14,806 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, near Kellogg
Kellogg, Iowa
Kellogg is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 606 at the 2000 census.-History:Kellogg was formed in September 1865. The railroad reached the town in 1866 and it was designated a station on the line...
.
The 1697 acres (686.8 ha) park was dedicated in 1952 and includes numerous boat launches and docks, picnic grounds, camping grounds, and trails for horseback riding and hiking. In the winter, the 602 acres (243.6 ha) lake may freeze over, and the park is a popular spot for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Grinnell
Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 9,218 at the 2010 census. Grinnell was named after Josiah Bushnell Grinnell and is the home of Grinnell College.- History :...
is located 7 miles (11.3 km) to the east. The park's proximity to the town as well as a connecting bike path make the park a popular destination for students at Grinnell College
Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, U.S. known for its strong tradition of social activism. It was founded in 1846, when a group of pioneer New England Congregationalists established the Trustees of Iowa College....
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