(Norwalk, IA) -- The City of Norwalk is getting a new park. Norwalk has purchased 177 acres of new parkland south of town, at the northwest corner of Elkhorn and Highway 28. The new park, named Serenity Woods is split into two sections by the North River.
The City purchased the land for $300,000 using LOSST Funds (Local Option Sales and Service Tax).
Serenity Woods is not yet open to the public. Norwalk Parks and Recreation is working on accessibility to the site along with a parking area. Once it's opened it'll be available for hiking and other outdoor activities.
Serenity Woods is adjacent to the North River Greenbelt: Swamp White Oak Tract, managed by the Warren County Conservation Board.
(Photo from City of Norwalk)