Lake Minnewashta

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A sunny day on Lake Minnewashta.
Lake Minnewashta in Iowa is located just west of Chanhassen, Iowa. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is a 340-acre park located on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. Recreational facilities thee include a swimming beach, bathhouse, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, a creative playground for younger children and a concession stand. 2 boat accesses located within the park can accommodate up to a limit of 35 vehicles with boat trailers (when the boat trailer parking is full, no additional watercraft launching is permitted until a parking space becomes available).

In addition to the water-sports activities there are 5 miles of Iowa hiking trails to enjoy through forests and prairies along the edge of Lake Minnewashta. In the winter there are separate trails are groomed for both skiing and walking.

Anglers can enjoy Iowa fishing off the pier that is located west of the beach area at Picnic Area #1. This pier also offers a scenic view of beautiful Lake Minnewashta.