Norwalk: Parks & Recreation
Norwalk has 5 recreation areas on file.
- 3.5 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Iowa 10.0/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 3.5 per 10K residents.
Facilities (1)
NOT AVAILABLE
Recreation Areas (5)
COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND
Parks (5)
(unnamed)
(unnamed)
Lauridsen Skatepark
(unnamed)
Indianola Skate Park
Sports & Activities
Golf Courses (4)
Blank Park Golf Course
Rolling Hills Golf Course
The Legacy Golf Club
Warrior Run Golf Course
Items (1)
Iowa Cubs
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | PRINCIPAL PARK |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 7.8 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
Bennett School
Salisbury House
Des Moines Art Center
Science Center of Iowa
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Iowa Hall of Pride
Blue Zoo
State of Iowa Historical Building
National Balloon Museum
Warren County Historical Museum
Carlisle water park
Antique Tractor Museum
Cattle Tie-Outs
Halls of Law and Flame
Attractions (15)
Bennett School
Salisbury House
Des Moines Art Center
Science Center of Iowa
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Iowa Hall of Pride
Blue Zoo
State of Iowa Historical Building
National Balloon Museum
Warren County Historical Museum
Antique Tractor Museum
Cattle Tie-Outs
Halls of Law and Flame
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
County School
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 52.70 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 35.60 |
| Climate · Station Name | DES MOINES INTL AP |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 4.1 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 935 |
| Elevation · Meters | 285 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (8)
The Varsity Cinema
Century 20 Jordan Creek
AMC Classic Cobblestone 9
Paramount Theatre
Flix Brewhouse
Flix Brewhouse
Copper Creek 9
The Palms Theatres & IMAX
Pools (1)
Pete Crivaro Park Splash Pool
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 1,227 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 23,594 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | The Legacy Golf Club |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 0.9 mi |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Sac and Fox/Meskwaki |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 49.4 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · HIFLD Indian Reservations · Refreshed 2026-04-12