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SouthTown Recreation Area

Parks & Trails

SouthTown Recreation Area Park Features

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Newly constructed Vista Park includes a scenic dog park for community members to enjoy. The dog park includes a small dog area, large dog area, water feature, dog wash station, sitting rocks, and beautiful views in all directions! Take your companion on a long hike on the trails, or take off the leash and let’em run and socialize at the dog park!

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Named after the thorny locust trees found across the disc golf area, the 9 hole Par 31 Black Locust Disc Golf course provides a woody creek backdrop to tossing discs. Course length: 3,645lf, average hole distance: 405lf.

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Vista Park features a large splash pad design, enormous play structure, turf sitting areas, restroom facility, and connectivity to hiking trails. The children can cool off and play while parents relax and take in the beautiful timber views.

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The North Ridge Trail is an existing aggregate surfaced trail that connects Vista Park to Oak Hill Park. Along the way you will find off-shoot natural surface hiking opportunities located within the old growth timber. The North Ridge Trail Loop: approximately 1.50 miles.

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Oak Hill Park is an existing water feature with walking trails that is currently in the planning and design stage to transform this stunning natural setting into a feature to be enjoyed by the community. Oak Hill Park will be closed to Swimming until park improvements have been made to ensure that safety and usability is brought up to community standards.

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The Westwood Trail is an existing natural surfaced trail that connects Vista Park to the Westwood Hiking area consisting of approximately 15 acres of timber and hiking trails. Westwood trail loop distance: approximately 1.25 miles

SouthTown Recreation Park Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns the park area? Expand

The City of Kalona holds ownership of the dedicated park land and partners with Washington County Conservation to preserve and maintain the property.

Who can use the park & trail areas? Expand

The parks and recreation areas are open to the public to be enjoyed by local Kalona residents and surrounding communities.

Can I fish at Oak Hill Park? Expand

Not quite yet. Oak Hill Park will remain closed to the public until park improvements have been completed. Park improvement planning is underway to be sure Oak Hill Park can provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the park user. In addition to usability, planning is also considering guidelines that will improve conservation of the park's natural resources.

Can I swim at the beach in Oak Hill Park? Expand

Note quite yet. Oak Hill Park will remain closed to the public until park improvements have been completed. Safety is everyone's number one priority. Constructed improvements and park rules need to be put in place to ensure that users understand how to interact with the park and beach area.

Can I hike around Oak Hill Park? Expand

Yes, the natural surfaced hiking trail is currently maintained by Washington County Conservation and available for public use.

Can I park near the beach in Oak Hill Park? Expand

Not quite yet. Current access to the park is available by parking at Vista Park and using the North Ridge Trail to access the Oak Hill Park trail.

When will the beach and fishing be available for public use? Expand

To be determined. The City of Kalona and Washington County are currently in the planning, design, and budgeting process to determine the best route moving forward with Oak Hill Park.

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