Purple Martin Lake Water Resource Area

Purple Martin Lake Water Resource Area

West Des Moines, Iowa 50265

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Birds of Interest

Established Purple Martin colony; Bell's Vireos have nested.

About this Location

This former quarry in southwest Polk County is co-managed by Des Moines Water Works and Iowa DNR as a water park near Walnut Woods SP. It is reached by taking the SE 35th exit on Highway 5, north to Army Post Road, and west to the end of the street.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Roadside viewing

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Last updated April 24, 2023