Lake Ahquabi State Park is full of frogs and other wildlife, with a long trail loop (approximately 4 miles) around the lake. In addition to hiking trails, there is a sand beach and bridge for fishing. If you’re going to swim, be sure to check out the DNR website for water safety levels.
Information:
Name: Lake Ahquabi State Park
Address: 16510 118th Avenue Indianola, IA 50125
Type: Places to hike and place to get wet and places to play
Bathrooms: Yes
Shade: Yes, shaded shelter and partially shaded trails
Playground: Yes
Trails: Yes, mainly dirt and gravel
Water: Yes, lake beach
Other notes: The playground is by one of the shelters, not by the beach. Swimming beach and marina with kayak and boat rentals. Fishing. Boating ramp. Reserve-able shelters. Trail map: http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/parks/parkmaps/lakeahquabimap.pdf
Official Website: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks-Rec-Areas/Iowas-State-Parks/ParkDetails/ParkID/610149
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Other things nearby of note:
–The Outside Scoop for ice cream
If you’re looking for other places to get outside, check back-in with the interactive map!
Pictures:
![[Photo courtesy of Iowa DNR]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lake-ahquabi-state-park-iowa.jpg)
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CAN’T WAIT UNTIL SHE OPENS. OUR FAVORITE PLACE. PLEASE SEND ANY UPDATES WHEN YOU GET THEM. WE TAKE OUR GRAND CHILDREN FISHING THERE AND TRYING TO TEACH THE LITTLE GRANDDAUGHTER HOW TO BUILD SAND CASTLES. WE LOVE IT.