Overview
Located near the center of Jones County, this 297 acre park includes a 25 acre lake as well as a 7 acre pond. Both have good populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish for those who enjoy fishing. Around five miles of hiking trails traverse the woodlands, restored prairie, and wetland habitat.
Location
12515 Central Park Rd., Center Junction, IA 52212Central Park is located near the center of Jones County - not far from Amber and Center Junction.
Features
Around five miles of hiking trails transverse the woodlands, restored prairie, and wetland habitat. A playground area, swimming beach, sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits are near the enclosed pavilion which is a popular family reunion location. Central Park has 2 cabins and modern, semi-modern, electric and primitive camping. No reservations are made for the campsites - all are first come first serve basis. The cabin and enclosed shelter rentals can be made on-line after January 1 of each year.
Closed
The park itself is open year round. (The water and electric utilities are shut off October 15 - April 15 each year.)