Engeldinger Marsh
This 81-acre wildlife area has been described as a "geological and ecological museum" because of its rare prairie pothole and sedge meadow. A year-long survey at Engeldinger counted 314 species of plants, 19 species of mammals, 15 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 82 species of birds.
Location
It is located 5 miles northeast of Bondurant on Highway 65. A small parking area off NE 120th Street offers access for wildlife viewing and hunting in the area.
Engeldinger Marsh
11821 NE 118 AVE.
Maxwell, IA 50161
Operating Hours & Seasons
- Summer Hours (April 1 -October 31) | 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- The north side of Easter Lake Park is open sunrise to sunset year-round.
- Fort Des Moines Park is open 8 a.m. to sunset year-round.
- Winter Hours (November 1 - March 31) | Sunrise to sunset
Closures
Many exciting park and trail improvements are happening in
Polk County thanks in part to the Polk County Water and Land Legacy bond
referendum that was supported by voters in November of 2021. This may result in
closed recreation areas due to construction. We encourage the public to
stay involved and updated on these improvements by regularly visiting our
website at the following link:
Bond Project Updates.
