Blue Heron Lake
Raccoon River Park, West Des Moines
Blue Heron Lake has a seasonal public swimming beach inside a roped area, with no lifeguards.
3 places to swim in Iowa, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.
3 spots in Iowa
Blue Heron Lake has a seasonal public swimming beach inside a roped area, with no lifeguards.
Hickory Grove Lake has a designated public swimming area at Hickory Grove Park near Colo.
Briggs Woods Lake has a swimming area with a sand beach in Briggs Woods Park.