McFarland Park Access provides a zero-grade kayak launch for easy paddling equipment entry, along with a newly renovated 6. 5-acre lake and access to the South Skunk River. The 200-acre park offers 5.

5 miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and the Story County Conservation Center (open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a. m. -4:30 p. m. ) with educational programs and amenities.

Located at 56461 180th Street northeast of Ames, the park features diverse habitats including tallgrass prairie, woodland, and stream environments suitable for both water and land recreation.