Sandpiper Recreation Area
Sandpiper Recreation Area is a park in Unorganized Territory of Saylorville Reservoir, Polk, Iowa. Sandpiper Recreation Area is situated nearby to the town Polk City, as well as near the locality Herrold.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Big Creek Schoolhouse.
Big Creek Schoolhouse
Heritage site
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The Big Creek Schoolhouse, also known as Polk City Schoolhouse and Polk City City Hall, is a historic building located in Polk City, Iowa, United States. Big Creek Schoolhouse is situated 1½ miles north of Sandpiper Recreation Area.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Polk City and Johnston.
Polk City
Town
Polk City is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,543 in the 2020 census, an increase from 3,418 in 2010. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Polk City is situated 1½ miles north of Sandpiper Recreation Area.
Johnston
Town
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Johnston is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 24,064 in the 2020 census, a large increase from the 8,649 population in 2000. Johnston is situated 5 miles south of Sandpiper Recreation Area.
Ankeny
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Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines. The population was 67,887 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 76,727 in 2024, making it the fifth-most populous city in Iowa.
Sandpiper Recreation Area
Latitude
41.74861° or 41° 44′ 55″ northLongitude
-93.70668° or 93° 42′ 24″ westElevation
856 feet (261 metres)Open location code
86H8P7XV+C8GeoNames ID
11818360
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Herrold and Crocker.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Big Creek Barrier Dam and Polk City Wildlife Area.
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