Lake Darling State Park
State park in Iowa, U.S.
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Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Washington County, Iowa, United States. The park is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Brighton; 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Richland; and 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Pleasant Plain.
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  Lake Darling State Park Location within Iowa  Lake Darling State Park Location within the United States | |
| Location | Washington County, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°11′41″N 91°53′50″W[1] |
| Area | 1,417 acres (573 ha) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m)[1] |
| Established | 1950 |
| Administrator | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Named for | Jay Norwood Darling |
| Website | Official website  |
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Lake Darling Location within Iowa | |
| Location | Washington County, Iowa, US |
| Coordinates | 41°12′10″N 91°54′22″W |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 302 acres (1.22 km2) |
Surface elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
Lake Darling is 302 acres (122 ha) and has approximately 18 miles (29 km) of shoreline. It is located on Honey Creek, a minor tributary of the Skunk River. The park as a whole is 1,417 acres (573 ha) in size.[2]
History
Lake Darling State Park was dedicated on September 17, 1950. The park is named after Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling.
Land usage
Lake Darling State Park has a picnic shelter, camping cabins, campsites, restrooms, playground equipment, boat rentals, several trails, and a beach. Lake Darling is also home to a variety of fish.[3]