Gunderson Nature Park
Eldora, Iowa
The Gunderson Nature Park consists of a 10.7-acre natural area donated to the City of Eldora by Bob and Mary Lou Gunderson combined with an adjacent 14-acre tract owned by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The park is located on the northeast corner of Eldora bordered on the north by a restored prairie and oak savannah owned by the State of Iowa, the Iowa River and Pine Lake State Park on the east.
The Foundation, along with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the City, worked with RKLA in planning and obtaining a REAP grant to help fund phase 1 improvements. Phase 1 (completed in 2016) consists of a new parking lot, interpretive signage, restored prairie, wetland, oak savannah planting and timber connected by a combination of both paved and soft trails. Phase 2 will include trail improvements, a wetland overlook deck, and boulder outdoor classroom. Future phases will include a children’s natural play area with a grass maze, shelter structure, climbing hill, tree and boulder climb and water elements.
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