Grimes Farm + Conservation Center
2359 233rd St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
180 acres · 3 miles of trails
Grimes Farm + Conservation Center in Marshalltown, Iowa, spans 180 acres for leashed dogs on prairie and woodland trails, offering shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Educational signs highlight conservation. Watch for wildlife encounters.
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- Park
- Grimes Farm + Conservation Center
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Marshalltown, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 42.0833, -92.9444
- Size
- 180 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.3 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 380 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 180 acres of room
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Dog policy
180-acre conservation property — leashed dogs on prairie + woodland trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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