Posted in Iowa Nature August 26, 2018 by

The Natural Swimming Hole In Iowa That Will Take You Back To The Good Ole Days

Iowa’s most crowded parks and lakes get overrun with visitors trying to take a dip in the water on the hottest days of the year. When your local pond is packed, head over to a quieter swimming hole in Ames, where you’ll find an old fashioned park that’s perfect for a hot summer day.

Peterson Park in Ames, Iowa is home to one of the Hawkeye State's finest swimming holes.
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Peterson Pits Recreation Area, within Peterson Park, offers a gorgeous pavilion along with a sandy beach and swimming area.
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Swim at your own risk here, like you used to do as a kid in the rivers and backwaters! The park's open all day long.
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After some time walking around this gorgeous park, you'll want to cool off in the chilly water of this natural reservoir.
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When you've had enough swimming time, you'll want to dry off with a hike through the woods. Keep an eye out for birds and other local wildlife.
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Between the picnic pavilions, nature walks, and cool water lake, you'll love a trip to this old fashioned swimming hole, and you'll want to return again and again.
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You can find directions to Peterson Pits right here. There are so many places to cool off in the Hawkeye State! If You Didn’t Know About These 10 Swimming Holes In Iowa, They’re A Must Visit.