Easter Lake Beach, Sand beach at Easter Lake Park, Des Moines, US
Easter Lake Beach stretches along the north shore of a 172-acre lake, offering swimming opportunities within a 468-acre recreational space.
The beach sits on land that contained Polk County's final operating coal mine, which closed in 1959 before becoming a park in 1967.
The Mark C. Ackelson Trail leads visitors through natural landscapes and connects to the 1878 Owens Covered Bridge at Easter Lake.
The beach area remains open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily, featuring modern family restrooms and designated swimming zones without lifeguard supervision.
Park authorities maintain a Chronolog station where visitors document environmental changes through photographs of the beach and surrounding landscape.
Location: Des Moines
Address: 2830 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA 50320 Des Moines
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-21:00
Phone: +15153235300
Website: https://polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/parks-trails/easter-lake-park-mark-c-ackelson-trail
GPS coordinates: 41.54573,-93.56143
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:17
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