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Jester Park (Polk County Park)


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Sadie J

September 10, 2025

Such a beautiful space for families - nothing showy, but lots to experience. All nature-centered. Nice events throughout the year that are easy to attend (like story time). The buffalo/bison/elk reserve is beautiful.

Kate Leo

August 08, 2025

This place was amazing!! I had been here before with my kids when they were little to walk the trails and play in the creeks, but I had never been in the nature center. They hosted us for a staff retreat on Friday, August 8, and they were very accommodating. Beautiful trails and stunning, informative displays inside.

Maren Mai

July 09, 2025

So impressed by the nature center and water play area in the back! Must visit for any nature group or families that like to get their kids in nature! 💦🌿

C Hill

July 04, 2025

This is the place to be when you need to remove screen time, smell the air, see God’s beautiful crafty hands🌹🌸🌷🌻Great is his handiworks. Nature center in the back has a beautiful garden walk path with a man made river creek. Keep driving around and you get to see huge elk and bison. So much to explore it truly is a great place🫶🏼🥰

Debra Sahulka

May 04, 2025

Wonderful place and very helpful knowledgeable staff.

Brian Kempkes

April 21, 2025

A great place to take your family both young and old. These two are looking forward to seeing you

Janka Krajciova

October 13, 2024

Such a beautiful place, especially during the Fall season🍂🧡🌾 Lots of open-ended play time for kids! Totally free and worth the visit:) We will be back!

Patricia Vahanian

October 02, 2024

I love discovering Jester Nature Center. The paths to walk around, the peaceful presence of Elks & bisons & the opportunity to embrace nature close to home

Melissa

October 02, 2020

Great place to visit to recharge. Bison and Elk, cabins, boating, golf course, nature center, lodge for rent large gatherings. 🦋🌾🍁🍂🌰🌿🌳🕸🌻🌱☀