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'''Lake Darling State Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[Iowa]], |
'''Lake Darling State Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[Iowa]], US. It is in [[Washington County, Iowa|Washington County]] and the park is approximately {{convert|3|mi|km}} west of [[Brighton, Iowa|Brighton]]; {{convert|6|mi|km}} east of [[Richland, Iowa|Richland]]; and {{convert|3|mi|km}} north-west of [[Pleasant Plain, Iowa|Pleasant Plain]]. |
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Lake Darling is {{convert|302|acre|ha}} and has approximately {{convert|18|mi|km}} of shoreline. The park as a whole is {{convert|1417|acre|km²}} in size. |
Lake Darling is {{convert|302|acre|ha}} and has approximately {{convert|18|mi|km}} of shoreline. The park as a whole is {{convert|1417|acre|km²}} in size. |
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| Lake Darling State Park | |
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| Location | Washington County, Iowa, US |
| Coordinates | 41°12′10″N 91°54′22″W / 41.20278°N 91.90611°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 302 acres (1.2 km²) |
| Surface elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
Lake Darling State Park is a state park of Iowa, US. It is in Washington County and 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.
Lake Darling is 302 acres (122 ha) and has approximately 18 miles (29 km) of shoreline. The park as a whole is 1,417 acres (5.73 km2) in size.
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, modern restrooms, playground equipment, several trails, and a beach with a concession stand. Lake Darling is also home to a variety of fish.
