Walnut Woods State Park  
3155 Walnut Woods Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-285-4502

Encompassing 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River, at the southern edge of West Des Moines, Walnut Woods is open year-round and is the perfect area to enjoy such seasonal activities as cross-country skiing, camping, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, bird watching, and canoeing.