Copper Creek Lake Park is a large park with lots of different trees and plants, a large pond, playground, and trail access. A paved path goes around the lake and there are short, kid-friendly grass nature trails behind the playground. Great place to find geese!
Information:
Name: Copper Creek Lake Park
Address: 4390 E. University Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Type: Places to play and places to take a walk and places to take a hike
Bathrooms: Yes
Shade: Yes, shaded shelter
Playground: Yes
Trails: Yes, paved and grass – short grass nature trails are behind the playground.
Water: Yes, pond
Other notes: Soccer, reserve-able shelter. Bridge to cross over.
Official Website: http://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ia.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/1
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Pictures:
![[Photo courtesy of Pleasant Hill Parks and Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/copper-creek-lake-park-pleasant-hill-iowa.jpg)
![[Photo courtesy of Pleasant Hill Parks and Rec]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Path-12.jpg)
Have you been here? Leave a comment and let people know what you think!
How many miles around is the walking trail?
It’s just a little over a mile.
Can I Fish through the ice on Copper Creek Lake?