

Small regional park centered on a calm lake, tree-lined trails and open lawns — good for water reflections, shorebird and duck activity, seasonal wildflowers and intimate landscape compositions. Best at golden hour for warm light and mirrored water; sunrise offers stillness and mist in cooler months. Easy access from Raccoon Valley Dr with free parking and paved paths; no special entry fees. Weekday mornings are quiet; bring insect repellent in summer.


Small regional park centered on a calm lake, tree-lined trails and open lawns — good for water reflections, shorebird and duck activity, seasonal wildflowers and intimate landscape compositions. Best at golden hour for warm light and mirrored water; sunrise offers stillness and mist in cooler months. Easy access from Raccoon Valley Dr with free parking and paved paths; no special entry fees. Weekday mornings are quiet; bring insect repellent in summer.