Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area 
4530 McClintock Rd.
Palo, IA 52324
319-436-7716
http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/IowasStateParks/ParkDetails.aspx?ParkID=610115
State Park: Bike, Birding, Camp, Fish, Hike, Horse, Picnic, Snow Sports, Walk, Water Sports
There are 15 miles of trails for the hiker, snowmobiler, bicycling, cross-country skier and equestrian, with connecting access to many area facilities and scenic overlooks. Pleasant Creek is also a popular site for organized dog field trials.