Parks & Rec

Hanging Rock Park

Hanging Rock Park

Hanging Rock Park is owned and maintained by Dallas County Conservation and is located at the southwest corner of Redfield.  The junction of 1st Street and Thomas Street is a four-way stop intersection.  Go west on Thomas Street for two city blocks to 3rd Street. Turn south (left) on 3rd Street and proceed to the entrance of the park.

The Hanging Rock area is comprised of 469 acres and is located ½ mile south of Redfield along the Raccoon River.  Featuring a massive outcrop of sandstone, Hanging Rock has been used as a major landmark for years. The area just downstream was a ford used by wagon trains heading west during the mid-1800’s.  The confluence of the South and Middle Raccoon river is less than a mile downstream.

An open shelter at Hanging Rock may be reserved.  The shelter can be reserved for $35/day each by calling 515-465-3577 or emailing them at conservation@dallascountyiowa.gov.

Park gates open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. – May 1st – October 31st

Park gates open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. as conditions allow – November 1st – April 30th

Note:  Restrooms are closed.  Shelter may be used, but no reservations will be accepted during November 1st – April 30th.

For more information about Dallas County Conservation please visit them at their website.