Strawtown Koteewi Park — Wildlife Passport

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City park · Central · 25 mi away

Eight hundred acres of White River bottomland, prairie restoration and archaeology along the bluff.

FloodplainRestored prairieRiver bluff

Map

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Plan your visit

HoursDaylight hours, dawn to dusk · open now

FeeFree entry, fees for activities

Best seasonsApril to October, with spring migration in late April

ParkingMain lot at the entrance

EntrancesMain entrance

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesAerial adventure park, Archery, Canoe launch

Official infoWebsite

Trails

EasyPrairie Ridge Trail · 2 mi

ModerateRiver Bluff Trail · 1.6 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Spring wildflower week

Four native wildflowers in bloom, photographed without picking a single one.

Bees, butterflies, moths and beetles all count. Suggestions may stay unconfirmed.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

9 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal hours and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Park district listing · Reviewed August 2026