Lake Macbride State Park to host meeting recapping the derecho salvage timber sale 5/18/2021 1:54:00 PM View Count 2469 SOLON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting on May 26, at 7 p.m., to discuss the sale of 58 hardwood logs salvaged from trees at Lake Macbride State Park damaged from the August 2020 derecho.
Some facilities at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area reopen following derecho 9/24/2020 9:05:00 AM View Count 1914 LINN COUNTY, Iowa -- Campgrounds, cabins and shelters are now open at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area following the derecho in early August. The trails and the beach remain closed as well as the lodge as DNR staff continue to work diligently to clean up damage left behind by August’s derecho.
DNR state parks making progress with derecho damage 9/1/2020 1:20:00 PM View Count 4733 Three weeks after a devastating derecho tore through a large portion of Iowa, and left major damage to residential neighborhoods, farms and cities, state parks across Iowa continue their clean-up efforts.
Four state parks remain closed through August following derecho 8/21/2020 1:28:00 PM View Count 3571 DES MOINES, Iowa – Four state parks will remain closed until at least August 31, 2020 following the derecho that left major storm damage across much of the state on August 10.
Alcohol ban in place, hours extended at two Iowa beaches 4/26/2017 3:23:00 PM View Count 4773 DES MOINES -- The Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public that an alcohol ban is currently in effect for the beaches at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon in Johnson County and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, north of Cedar Rapids. The ban applies to both the sand area of the beach, a 200-foot buffer of land surrounding the sand, and the designated swimming area adjacent to the beach as marked by buoys or swim lines. This ban allows the DNR to reopen the beaches until 10:30pm.
Lake Macbride: The Big and Small of It 7/15/2016 11:05:00 AM View Count 15981 I’d found the perfect outdoors go-to for some head-clearing solitude under one of the state’s most venerable tree canopies: the park’s majestic white oaks include many trees 150 years old and up.
Public hearings set for proposed alcohol ban at Lake Macbride and Pleasant Creek beaches 7/6/2016 3:53:00 PM View Count 3812 DES MOINES – Two public hearings have been scheduled to accept public comment on a proposed rule to ban alcohol on the beaches at Lake Macbride State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.
Lake Macbride State Park Named to Take Me Fishing 2016 Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S. List 6/21/2016 11:25:00 AM View Count 12455 Lake Macbride State Park, west of Solon, has been recognized among the 2016 Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S., according to Take Me Fishing™, whose Top 100 list was released recently.
Iowa State Parks Featured in America's Top Family Fishing and Boating Spots 2/23/2016 6:33:00 AM View Count 4903 The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is searching for the top 100 family fishing and boating spots across the nation, and four Iowa state parks are among those being considered. Iowans participating in the vote can ensure their favorite places to boat and fish are recognized nationally.
6 Great Iowa State Parks for Spring Fishing 5/12/2015 11:41:00 AM View Count 19485 Spring is a great time to head out fishing, so grab a buddy, call up Dad or Mom, or load the kids into the car and get out there. Plan a day trip or spend the entire weekend at one of Iowa’s great state parks. Enjoy the beautiful weather and “hook” some memories that will last a lifetime.