Dalander Park is one of Madrid’s newest parks. Formerly a piece of agricultural land, the city acquired the property with assistance from the Iowa REAP program and a generous donation from the descendants of the Dalander family, one of Madrid’s founding families. The upper area of the park contains the new Johnson Family Trailhead, which was developed to serve the needs of High Trestle Trail users. The lower part of the park has been seeded to a diverse mix of prairie plants, including a high proportion of prairie flowers, and will be maintained for the enjoyment, education, and recreation of Madrid-area residents.