Peterson Park

Story County, IA

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Location

East Peterson Park: 55756 180th St. Ames IA 50010

West Peterson Park: 55310 180th St. Ames IA 50010

1.75 miles east of Highway 69 on 180th Street; approximately four miles north of Ames between Highway 69 (Grand Avenue) and Dayton Road.

Operating Hours & Seasons Park hours are 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.

East - West Peterson Park Map

Water Trail - South Skunk River Map.pdf

Public Hunting

Public Fishing Brochure

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Peterson Park is a 200-acre park situated along the Skunk River Greenbelt. This is an old mining area containing three gravel pits suitable for fishing, a 31-acre lake, and both prairie and woodland areas. Park entrances are located on the east and west sides of the Skunk River. Activities and scenic areas include: swimming beach (West Peterson), picnicking, bird watching, boating, hiking and equine trails, canoe access, fishing, and hunting. No target practice is allowed. Only non-toxic ammunition is allowed.

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Activites at this Park

Boating

Canoeing & Kayaking

Equestrian Activities

Fishing

Hunting

Swimming

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