Lake Darling State Park

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Lake Darling State Park
Lake Darling State Park entrance sign.
Location of Lake Darling State Park in Iowa
Location	Washington, Iowa, United States
Coordinates	41°11′30″N 91°53′45″W / 41.19167°N 91.89583°W / 41.19167; -91.89583
Area	1,417 acres (5.73 km2)
Elevation	682 ft (208 m)[1]
Established	1950
Named for	Jay Norwood Darling
Governing body	Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Website	Lake Darling State Park

Lake Darling
Lake Darling
Location	Washington County, Iowa, US
Coordinates	41°12′10″N 91°54′22″W / 41.20278°N 91.90611°W / 41.20278; -91.90611
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	302 acres (1.22 km2)
Surface elevation	656 ft (200 m)

Lake Darling State Park is a state park in Washington County, Iowa, United States. 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. It is located on Honey Creek, a minor tributary of the Skunk River. The park as a whole is 1,417 acres (5.73 km²) in size.

Lake Darling State Park was dedicated on September 17, 1950. The park is named after Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling.

Lake Darling State Park has a picnic shelter, camping cabins, campsites, restrooms, playground equipment, boat rentals, several trails, and a beach. Lake Darling is also home to a variety of fish.

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