Forest Park Museum
The Forest Park complex includes an array of Dallas County Conservation Board facilities and attractions.
Location
Forest Park Museum Complex
14581 K Avenue
Perry, IA 50220
• On the southeast edge of Perry on Highway 141, turn south onto K Avenue. (Note: to the north of Highway 141, K Avenue is called 16th St.)
• Proceed approximately ¼ mile and the entrance is on the west (right).
Area Map
Features
• Forest Park Museum, which includes Hastie Hall, Baldwin Hall, and the Wagner Gallery, is free and open to the public.
• Forest Park & Arboretum-a 5 acre park with over 100 different species of primarily native trees and shrubs.
• Historical structures, such as the Alton Schoolhouse -- the last one-room school house of Dallas County-- the 1860 Grabenhorst log cabin, and the Bill Wagner Scale House, are located on the grounds of Forest Park.
• 12 acres of re-established prairie and wildflowers, including a mowed path around the perimeter that encourages visitors to explore the grounds.
• A .4 mile spur off the Raccoon River Valley Trail, with a bike maintenance station, modern restrooms, water fountain, and beverage vending machine. Trail maps and trail permit purchasing signage are also available.
• Dallas County Conservation Board Administrative Headquarters
Operating Hours & Seasons
• Forest Park Museum is open 8:00-4:30pm, Monday-Friday year-round; May-October, the Museum is also open 1:00-4pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
• Forest Park and Arboretum is open from 8:00am-10:00pm year-round.
• DCCB Administrative Headquarters are open 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday year-round. Closed on holidays.
