100 Lake Drive
Glenwood, Iowa (Mills County)
Park Size: Medium, Lake Size Small
Glenwood Lake Park is located “not too far” from Council Bluffs Iowa and Omaha Nebraska in the town of Glenwood Iowa. This medium sized park has a lake small enough to walk around for most people, and there is a nice cement walkway circling the lake.
If you would like to just sit and admire the lake, there are a number of benches near the sidewalk, so you should be able to find one oin the sun or in the shade, depending on your preference.
Glenwood Lake Park offers camping (712-527-3334), picnic shelters, playground equipment, fishing, and most important of all, it is a pleasant spot to spend a few hours.
Do you know the Iowa state record fish for common carp came from this lake? It was caught by Fred Hougland in May of 1969, was 44 inches in length, and weighed 50 pounds. For other Iowa state record fish, you may wish to visit the Iowa DNR Website.
Mills County Historical Museum is located at the Glenwood Lake Park, and of particular interest to myself is this threshing machine
After sending a copy of this picture to my mom, she emailed back to say it was very nearly the same as the one my grandfather used on his farm in Wisconsin (1920s-1940s, I think). During harvest season the farmers would get together, sharing the work of harvesting as they moved from farm to farm.
Railroad buffs of any age may enjoy poking around this Burlington Northern caboose at the Museum. Not pictured here, but the museum also includes a very small brick jail, and a genuine outhouse from the old days.
Note: On the Glenwood Lake Park ground is also located the Davies Amphitheater, offering quality family entertainment during the summer months. This facility is also sometimes used for weddings and church services, and is available for public rental.
Unfortunately, internet searches failed to reveal the size of this park or its lake. If you have that information, please post it in the comments section. Thank you.
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