Peterson Park Access
Peterson Park Access
Peterson Park Access provides boat ramp and canoe/kayak launch facilities on the South Skunk River at West Peterson Park (55310 180th St. , Ames, IA), with electric motors only allowed for boats. The 200-acre park offers 3.
7 miles of trails, fishing access at multiple locations, and picnicking amenities, with park hours from 5:00 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. daily. Note that no alcohol is permitted at West Peterson Park.
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