Biking at Little Sioux Park
BIKING –The Union Bridge Trail at Little Sioux Park is 1.75 miles long and connects the park to the town of Correctionville. A ten-foot wide concrete path winds through scenic areas and crosses the Little Sioux River with a spectacular historic bridge. Snyder Bend Park has a shorter concrete path along the lakeshore that is perfect for walking or biking.
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Biking at Snyder Bend Park
BIKING –The Union Bridge Trail at Little Sioux Park is 1.75 miles long and connects the park to the town of Correctionville. A ten foot wide concrete path winds through scenic areas and crosses the Little Sioux River with a spectacular historic bridge.
Snyder Bend Park has a shorter concrete path along the lakeshore that is perfect for walking or biking.
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Cabins at Little Sioux Park
Woodbury County has three types of cabin experiences. You can find a rustic one-room cabin at Little Sioux Park, a one-bedroom family cabin at Southwood Conservation Area or a two-bedroom family cottage with nearly any amenity you could imagine at Snyder Bend Park!
All cabin fees for the entire stay must be paid when reservations are made. Most major credit/debit cards will be accepted as payment. (No Checks)
Minimum two-night stay on weekends (Fri-Sat).
Minimum three-night stay on Holidays.
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Cabins at Snyder Bend Park
Woodbury County has three types of cabin experiences. You can find a rustic one-room cabin experience at Little Sioux Park, a one-bedroom family cabin at Southwood Conservation Area, or a two-bedroom family cottage with nearly any amenity you could imagine at Snyder Bend Park!
All cabin fees for the entire stay must be paid when reservations are made. Most major credit/debit cards will be accepted as payment. (No Checks)
Minimum two-night stay on weekends (Fri-Sat).
Minimum three-night stay on Holidays.
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Cabins at Southwood Conservation Area
Woodbury County has three types of cabin experiences. You can find a rustic one-room cabin experience at Little Sioux Park, a one-bedroom family cabin at Southwood Conservation Area, or a two-bedroom family cottage with nearly any amenity you could imagine at Snyder Bend Park!
All cabin fees for the entire stay must be paid when reservations are made. Most major credit/debit cards will be accepted as payment. (No Checks)
Minimum two-night stay on weekends (Fri-Sat).
Minimum three-night stay on Holidays.
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Camping at Southwood Conservation Area
Family campgrounds are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and provide sites for six or fewer people. Sites cannot be reserved. Camping fees are paid by self-registration in the campgrounds. The camping season is from May 1st - October 31st.
Campground amenities vary from primitive to 50 amp electrical service, area water hydrants and dump stations. All campgrounds have access to modern restroom and shower facilities.
CAMPING FEES
$17/day - Non-Electrical
$25/day - Electrical & Water
$5/bundle - Firewood
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Camping at Snyder Bend Park
Family campgrounds are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and provide sites for six or fewer people. Sites cannot be reserved. Camping fees are paid by self-registration in the campgrounds. The camping season is from May 1st - October 31st.
Campground amenities vary from primitive to 50 amp electrical service, area water hydrants and dump stations. All campgrounds have access to modern restroom and shower facilities.
CAMPING FEES
$17/day - Non-Electrical
$25/day - Electrical & Water
$5/bundle - Firewood
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Camping at Little Sioux Park
Family campgrounds are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and provide sites for six or fewer people. Sites cannot be reserved. Camping fees are paid by self-registration in the campgrounds. The camping season is from May 1st - October 31st.
Campground amenities vary from primitive to 50 amp electrical service, area water hydrants and dump stations. All campgrounds have access to modern restroom and shower facilities.
CAMPING FEES
$17/day - Non-Electrical
$25/day - Electrical & Water
$23/day - Electrical (Bellamy Campground)
$5/bundle - Firewood
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Camping at Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake
Family campgrounds are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and provide sites for six or fewer people. Sites cannot be reserved. Camping fees are paid by self-registration in the campgrounds. The camping season is from May 1st - October 31st.
Campground offers 29 full hookup (20/30/50 amp) campsites. All campgrounds have access to modern restroom and shower facilities.
CAMPING FEES
$30/day - Electric, Water & Sewer
$5/bundle - Firewood
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake
Launch your canoe or kayak at one of our county park lakes at Southwood Conservation Area, Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Midway Park or Little Sioux Park. River access points are available along the Little Sioux River at Copeland Park and Walling Access near Correctionville and Little Sioux Park. Some accesses may be difficult to maneuver at times due to high water, eroded banks and mud.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Copeland Park Access
Located at the Highway 31 bridge, near the entrance to Copland Park in Correctionville, this Little Sioux River access provides access to the Inkpaduta Canoe Trail and fishingTrail and fishing.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Inkpaduta Access
This river access along the Little Sioux River provides for fishing and canoe access.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Little Sioux Park
Launch your canoe or kayak at one of our county park lakes at Southwood Conservation Area, Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Midway Park or Little Sioux Park. River access points are available along the Little Sioux River at Copeland Park and Walling Access near Correctionville and Little Sioux Park. Some accesses may be difficult to maneuver at times due to high water, eroded banks and mud.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Midway Park
This park is comprised of two abandoned gravel pits that have been converted to recreational lakes.
The park features a new vault latrine along with picnic tables and grills.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Snyder Bend Park
Launch your canoe or kayak at one of our county park lakes at Southwood Conservation Area, Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Midway Park or Little Sioux Park. River access points are available along the Little Sioux River at Copeland Park and Walling Access near Correctionville and Little Sioux Park. Some accesses may be difficult to maneuver at times due to high water, eroded banks and mud.
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Canoeing & Kayaking at Southwood Conservation Area
Launch your canoe or kayak at one of our county park lakes at Southwood Conservation Area, Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Midway Park or Little Sioux Park. River access points are available along the Little Sioux River at Copeland Park and Walling Access near Correctionville and Little Sioux Park. Some accesses may be difficult to maneuver at times due to high water, eroded banks and mud.
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Education at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Woodbury County Conservation Board has provided outdoor & environmental education since 1988. Our full-time staff is dedicated to developing quality environmental educational programming for all ages. Check out the Events Calendar for fascinating and exciting program opportunities in our county parks and at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. You may be exploring a prairie, wading through a wetland, catching a fish or searching for birds in no time.
School Programs are available on a variety of topics and for any age group. Field trips can be held at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, at one of our county parks, or we can visit your classroom.
A nominal fee is charge for these programs to help defray costs. Scholarships may be available.
Youth Groups such as scouts, 4-H and others can schedule a program to assist with their goals in earning badges or providing service projects. A fee is charge for these programs.
Civic Groups and Service Clubs are encouraged to request a presentation for a group meeting. A variety of topics are available. A donation is requested and any donations will go to our scholarship fund for schools.
Public Programs are offered each month of the year. These programs are designed to encourage the exploration of our natural areas. Fees sometimes may apply. View the Events Calendar or sign-up for our e-list to receive program information by emailing dsnyder@woodburycountyiowa.gov.
Download Program Guide
Download Pre-K Program Guide
Download School Scholarship Application
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Equestrian Activities at Southwood Conservation Area
Southwood Conservation Area is the only county park allowing horse traffic with five miles of trails. There are four equestrian camping sites available (first come, first served). Trails may be temporarily closed due to wet conditions.
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Facility Rentals at Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake
Enclosed picnic shelters are available for rental in Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park and Little Sioux Park. Shelters have picnic tables and grills on site. Many of the areas also offer horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, open spaces and a swimming beach. To reserve a shelter, contact the resource manager in the respective park area. Shelter Reservations begin on the first working day after January 1st each Calendar Year. Open shelters are found throughout the parks and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shelter fees are as follows:
Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park: $60.00 - 1/2 day and $120.00 - Full day
Little Sioux Park: $75.00 - 1/2 day and $150.00 - Full day
Cabins are found at Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park.
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center has meeting rooms for rent.
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Facility Rentals at Little Sioux Park
Enclosed picnic shelters are available for rental in Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park and Little Sioux Park. Shelters have picnic tables and grills on site. Many of the areas also offer horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, open spaces and a swimming beach.
Open shelters are found throughout the parks and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shelter fees are as follows:
Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park: $60.00 - 1/2 day and $120.00 - Full day
Little Sioux Park: $75.00 - 1/2 day and $150.00 - Full day
Cabins are found at Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park.
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center has meeting rooms for rent.
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FALL COLORS at Little Sioux Park
Come see what the park has to offer for fall colors, this view is from our Heritage Shelter.
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FALL COLORS at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Come hike the hills at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center and make your way up to Kestrel Point for a magnificent view.
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FALL COLORS at Southwood Conservation Area
Come walk the trails of Southwood Recreation Area and experience the beautiful fall colors as mother nature paints her colors this fall. Hike to the outlook tower and look over the valley and take in the tranquility it provides!
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FALL COLORS at Oak Ridge Conservation Area
Come drive the rolling hills through over 2,200 acres of Mother Natures beauty.
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Fishing at Snyder Bend Park
Brown’s Lake—Bigelow Park– Fish species: northern pike, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead; 580 acre lake; fair shoreline access; fishing dock; fish cleaning station
Little Sioux Park - Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; 13 acre lake; good shoreline access; fish cleaning station
The Little Sioux River at Little Sioux Park, Copeland Park and Walling Access has fair public access and Inkpaduta Access has poor access
Shagbark Hills – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; One-acre lake with fair shoreline access
Midway Park – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; good shoreline access
Snyder Bend Park - Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie; 400 acre lake; fair shoreline access; fish cleaning station; handicap fishing access
Southwood Conservation Area– Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish; 14 acre lake; fair shoreline access
Regulations - For a complete listing of fishing regulations, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website for additional information.
Fishing Licenses are for sale at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Little Sioux Park and Southwood Conservation Area.
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Fishing at Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake
Brown’s Lake—Bigelow Park– Fish species: northern pike, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead; 580 acre lake; fair shoreline access; fishing dock; fish cleaning station
Little Sioux Park - Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; 13 acre lake; good shoreline access; fish cleaning station
The Little Sioux River at Little Sioux Park, Copeland Park and Walling Access have fair public access, and Inkpaduta Access has poor access.
Shagbark Hills – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; One-acre lake with fair shoreline access
Midway Park – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; good shoreline access
Snyder Bend Park - Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie; 400 acre lake; fair shoreline access; fish cleaning station; handicap fishing access
Southwood Conservation Area – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish; 14 acre lake; fair shoreline access
Regulations - For a complete listing of fishing regulations, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website for additional information.
Fishing Licenses are for sale at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Little Sioux Park and Southwood Conservation Area.
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Fishing at Midway Park
This park is comprised of two abandoned gravel pits that have been converted to recreational lakes.
The park features a new vault latrine along with picnic tables and grills.
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Fishing at Little Sioux Park
Brown’s Lake—Bigelow Park– Fish species: northern pike, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead; 580 acre lake; Fair shoreline access; Fishing dock; Fish cleaning station
Little Sioux Park - Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; 13 acre lake; Good shoreline access; Fish cleaning station
Little Sioux River - Fair public access at Little Sioux Park, Copeland Park and Walling Access, and poor access at Inkpaduta Access.
Shagbark Hills – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; One-acre lake; Fair shoreline access
Midway Park – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; Good shoreline access
Snyder Bend Park - Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie; 400 acre lake; Fair shoreline access; Fish cleaning station; Handicap fishing access
Southwood Conservation Area – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish; 14 acre lake; Fair shoreline access
Regulations - For a complete listing of fishing regulations, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website for additional information.
Fishing Licenses are for sale at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Little Sioux Park and Southwood Conservation Area.
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Fishing at Fowler Forest
Brown’s Lake—Bigelow Park– Fish species: northern pike, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead; 580 acre lake; fair shoreline access; fishing dock; fish cleaning station
Little Sioux Park - Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; 13 acre lake; good shoreline access; fish cleaning station
Little Sioux River at Little Sioux Park, Copeland Park and Walling Access has fair public access and Inkpaduta Access has poor access
Shagbark Hills – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; One-acre lake with fair shoreline access
Midway Park – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish; good shoreline access
Snyder Bend Park - Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie; 400 acre lake; fair shoreline access; fish cleaning station; handicap fishing access
Southwood Conservation Area – Fish species: largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish; 14 acre lake; fair shoreline access
Regulations - For a complete listing of fishing regulations, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website for additional information.
Fishing Licenses are for sale at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Little Sioux Park and Southwood Conservation Area.
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Fishing at Inkpaduta Access
This river access along the Little Sioux River provides for fishing and canoe access.
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Historic Visits at Inkpaduta Historical Marker
This historical marker is located 2 miles north of Smithland on Highway 31.
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Historic Visits at Copeland Park Access
Located at the Highway 31 bridge, near the entrance to Copland Park in Correctionville, this Little Sioux River access provides access to the Inkpaduta Canoe Trail and fishing
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Historic Visits at Fowler Forest
Facilities include:
- historical stagecoach trail monument
- modern restroom facilities
- open picnic shelter
- picnic areas
- hiking trails
- parking lot
- playground equipment
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Hunting at Curtin Timber
This 90-acre area is located four miles southeast of Anthon. It is an undeveloped public wildlife area for hiking and hunting. Wildlife and wildflowers are abundant.
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Hunting at Little Sioux Park
More than 4,000 acres for public hunting are managed by the WCCB. Deer, pheasant, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel and rabbit are popular game species. Some areas have restricted access and seasons. Check park maps for more details and boundaries.
Woodbury County managed Hunting Areas are found at:
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County Conservation Boards are the leaders in Iowa's Hunter Safety Education Program. For additional information on hunting regulations, seasons, and Hunter Safety Education Classes - please visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website.
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Hunting at Oak Ridge Conservation Area
Encompassing more than 2,082 acres of public land in the hills adjacent to the Little Sioux River Valley, Oak Ridge is divided into four units with six public parking accesses between Oto and Smithland. This natural, undeveloped area is available for hiking and public hunting.
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Hunting at Southwood Conservation Area
More than 4,000 acres for public hunting are managed by the WCCB. Deer, pheasant, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel and rabbit are popular game species. Some areas have restricted access and seasons. Check park maps for more details and boundaries.
Woodbury County managed Hunting Areas are found at:
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County Conservation Boards are the leaders in Iowa's HunterSafety Education Program. For additional information on hunting regulations, seasons, and Hunter Safety Education Classes - please visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources website.
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Other Activities at Little Sioux Park
M. L. 'Stub' Gray Shooting Range
The Shooting Range features a rifle range with six shooting tube stations and target frame holders at 50, 100, and 150 yards. The Range also includes a handgun range with target frames and concrete shooting lanes for up to eight shooters at 5, 7, 15, and 25 yards. The rifle range shooting stations are covered and have wooden shooting tables and benches. Large wooden spools temporarily provide a location to place extra gear. The Range has a parking lot with an information kiosk for users to log in and log out and pay daily use fees. A chain-link fence helps secure the area. Target holder frames are provided for shooters. Users need only to bring paper targets, staple gun, hearing and eye protection, and allowable weapons and ammunition. Rules and regulations are posted and will be enforced. County Conservation personnel and volunteer Range Safety Officers patrol the area.
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Other Activities at Fowler Forest
Facilities include:
- modern restroom facilities
- open picnic shelter
- picnic areas
- hiking trails
- parking lot
- playground equipment
- historical stagecoach trail monument
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Other Activities at Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake
Brown's Lake is managed by the DNR. It is a natural oxbow of the Missouri River, formed when the river was free to meander across the river valley. Brown's Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, northern pike and channel catfish. A fishing dock and boat ramp provides access to the lake, which is a popular area for recreational boaters and water skiers as well.
A public hunting and DNR wildlife management area is located on the west side of Brown's Lake. Park facilities are open and pressurized water systems are available May 1 through October 31.
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Picnicking at Fowler Forest
Picnic sites are available at:
Open shelters are found at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Fowler Forest Preserve or Little Sioux Park. Open shelters cannot be reserved.
Enclosed picnic shelters at Little Sioux Park and Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park can be rented for a fee. Call the Resource Manager in each respective park to rent the enclosed shelters. See Facility Rentals.
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Picnicking at Bigelow Park - Brown's Lake
Picnic sites are available at:
Open shelters are found at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Fowler Forest Preserve or Little Sioux Park. Open shelters cannot be reserved.
Enclosed picnic shelters at Little Sioux Park and Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park can be rented for a fee. Call the Resource Manager in each respective park to rent the enclosed shelters. See Facility Rentals.
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Picnicking at Midway Park
This park is comprised of two abandoned gravel pits that have been converted to recreational lakes.
The park features a new vault latrine along with picnic tables and grills.
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Picnicking at Little Sioux Park
- Picnic sites are available at:
Open shelters are found at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Fowler Forest Preserve or Little Sioux Park. Open shelters cannot be reserved.
Enclosed picnic shelters at Little Sioux Park and Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park can be rented for a fee. Call the Resource Manager in each respective park to rent the enclosed shelters. See Facility Rentals.
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Picnicking at Snyder Bend Park
Picnic sites are available at:
Open shelters are found at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Fowler Forest Preserve or Little Sioux Park. Open shelters cannot be reserved.
Enclosed picnic shelters at Little Sioux Park and Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park can be rented for a fee. Call the Resource Manager in each respective park to rent the enclosed shelters. See Facility Rentals.
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Picnicking at Southwood Conservation Area
Picnic sites are available at:
Open shelters are found at Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park, Snyder Bend Park, Fowler Forest Preserve or Little Sioux Park. Open shelters cannot be reserved.
Enclosed picnic shelters at Little Sioux Park and Brown's Lake—Bigelow Park can be rented for a fee. Call the Resource Manager in each respective park to rent the enclosed shelters. See Facility Rentals.
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Swimming at Little Sioux Park
Swimming beaches are found at Brown’s Lake—Bigelow Park and Little Sioux Park. Life guards are not present. Swim at your own risk. Swimming beaches are open Memorial weekend through Labor Day from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Trails & Hiking at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Hiking trails are found at Fowler Forest Preserve, Little Sioux Park, Snyder Bend Park, Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.
Concrete bike trails are located at Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park.
Self-guided nature trails are located at the Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. A suspension bridge is found at Southwood Conservation Area.
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Trails & Hiking at Fowler Forest
Hiking trails are found at Fowler Forest Preserve, Little Sioux Park, Snyder Bend Park, Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.
Concrete bike trails are located at Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park.
Self-guided nature trails are located at the Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. A suspension bridge is found at Southwood Conservation Area.
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Trails & Hiking at Little Sioux Park
Hiking trails are found at Fowler Forest Preserve, Little Sioux Park, Snyder Bend Park, Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.
Concrete bike trails are located at Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park.
Self-guided nature trails are located at the Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. A suspension bridge is found at Southwood Conservation Area.
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Trails & Hiking at Southwood Conservation Area
Hiking trails are found at Fowler Forest Preserve, Little Sioux Park, Snyder Bend Park, Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.
Concrete bike trails are located at Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park.
Self-guided nature trails are located at the Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. A suspension bridge is found at Southwood Conservation Area.
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Trails & Hiking at Snyder Bend Park
Hiking trails are found at Fowler Forest Preserve, Little Sioux Park, Snyder Bend Park, Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.
Concrete bike trails are located at Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park.
Self-guided nature trails are located at the Southwood Conservation Area and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. A suspension bridge is found at Southwood Conservation Area.
Parks that include Trails
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