Izaak Walton League Park, Ames IA

Great facilities, nearly in my backyard. It's very close to town, but offers a great way to escape into nature. Well worth my annual membership fee.

Great organization. Good shooting facilities. We have been using the pistol range quite a bit, also intend to shoot some trap. People are friendly and where more than willing to help newer members.

Great organization that's focused on conservation and outdoor recreation.

It seems like a good park for people who like to shoot. For someone that enjoys nature and trails, this isn't the best park in the area for it. When I visited, it wasn't quiet, as the sound of gunshotd was constant. When I took a trail by the lake, I crossed over a low, halfway fallen bridge in need of repair. From there, the trail mostly was just a wide lawn corridor surrounded by trees on both sides, leading to a large lawn area. Finally, I noticed that the water of the lake seemed fairly dirty, and there were a ton of unmanaged bush honeysuckle, which are invasive. Overall, I think the park has nice elements to it, and some may find it really enjoyable, it just wasn't for me.

Well designed website that provides relevant information for prospective members. Look fe forward to discharging on their range!

Fantastic place! Truly beautiful! Great trap & skeet ranges; beautiful, simple campground; nice outdoor rifle & archery ranges, and fun hiking trails.

Great facilities and a great park. As a hunter, conservationist, and recreational shooter this place has it all! I love in Des Moines and it is an easy drive there and back.