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Middle River Park

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Middle River Park, located on the south edge of Winterset, is managed as a recreational area that provides users with picnic and shelter facilities, river access to Middle River and a hard-surfaced trail system. Middle River Park is 80 acres of primarily woodlands made up of giant Cottonwood, Hackberry, Silver Maple, and Walnut trees that grace the lower picnic grounds and a two-level shelter facility, gradually giving way in the upper elevations to beautiful stands of native Black Maples and eventually Oak/Hickory forests. Middle River Park adjoins the larger Winterset City Park, with the parks connected by a trail converted from an abandoned road.

Activities include picnicking, hiking, cross-country skiing, canoeing, rafting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography. There are modern restrooms, play equipment, and a two-level picnic shelter. 

Category: Parks & Recreation

Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Hours may be subject to change. Madison County Tourism recommends contacting the business or organization to confirm hours.

Contact

2278 Clark Tower Rd.
Winterset, IA 50273
515-462-3536

Middle River Park photo