George Wyth Memorial State Park
State park in Black Hawk County, Iowa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The George Wyth Memorial State Park is a state park in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The park was dedicated in 1940 as "Josh Higgins Parkway", named for a popular radio character of the day. In 1956, it was renamed George Wyth Memorial State Park after a well-known Cedar Falls businessman and conservationist.
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Location | Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States |
Coordinates | 42°32′7″N 92°24′4″W |
Area | 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) |
Elevation | 850 ft (260 m)[1] |
Established | 1940 |
Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
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The park is located near Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Its large expanse of woodland is abundant with many varieties of wildlife. Bird-watchers have observed more than 200 different species and white-tailed deer can be seen year-round. The park has been designated as a National Urban Wildlife Sanctuary.