Carney Marsh

Polk County, IA

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Location

Carney Marsh in southern Ankeny is located along SE 54th Avenue between Highway 69 and Interstate 35.

Carney Marsh

698 SE 54th St.
Ankeny, IA 50021

Operating Hours & Seasons

Summer Hours (April 1 -October 31) | 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

The north side of Easter Lake Park is open sunrise to sunset year-round.
Fort Des Moines Park is open 8 a.m. to sunset year-round.

Winter Hours (November 1 - March 31) | Sunrise to sunset

Map of Carney Marsh

PCCB Park Rules

Discover Carney Marsh in Ankeny

This 40-acre wildlife area offers prime wildlife habitat in one of the most rapidly developing areas of Polk County. Birding is a popular activity among marsh visitors. Seasonal birds frequent the marsh, including herons, yellow-headed and red-winged blackbirds, yellow-throated warblers, and various waterfowl.

The Gay Lea Wilson Trail now passes along the east side of Carney Marsh.