Walnut Woods State Park

River riding, bird watching, and sweet hikes? Ya, you can jump on ALL the fun stuff at Walnut Woods State Park. With 260 acres of wooded bottomland to explore you can hop on the trail in the morning, and back into the town of Des Moines by the time happy hour rolls around! Or stay at one of Walnut Woods campgrounds, the shady sites are the perfect way to beat the summer heat and escape the hustle and bustle of city life. A day or a weekend, this pretty little park will keep you smiling and collecting miles for as long as your feet will carry you.