Parks & Trails

Visit Our Parks

We invite you to visit our varied and beautiful parks! 

Explore Story County parks and trails using our NEW Interactive Story County Parks Map.

Downloadable Parks Map

Story County Parks Map

Park Rules Snapshot

Submit a Trail Concern here, so our team of staff and volunteers can serve you best.

Read full Rules & Regulations (updated annually) here for complete rules, as there are site-specific rules.

  • Park hours are 5:00 AM - 10:30 PM, unless otherwise designated.
  • Pets must be kept on leashes in non-hunting areas at all times. Dogs must be kept on leashes from March 15 - July 15 in public hunting areas.
  • A carry-in, carry-out trash policy exists at all county parks. Any trash you carry in must be taken with you, including pet waste.
  • Do not remove or damage any park vegetation. Nuts, fruit, and mushrooms, however, may be harvested.
  • Non-toxic ammunition is required in all hunting areas; public hunting only allowed in designated areas.
  • Electric trolling motors only on Story County lakes; gasoline-powered motors are prohibited.