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D.D. Kennedy Environmental Area/County Park
A 106-acre preserve along the Balsam
Branch that flows through central Polk
County. A prairie restoration area features
native
grasses and
wildflowers.
The park
includes a dam,
millpond, and
well-maintained
trails. It provides
a variety
of habitat for a
good mix of
birds.
Directions: From St. Croix Falls travel
east 8 miles on Hwy. 8, turn south on
Hwy. 65 about 1.5 miles, turn east on
115th Avenue about 1.5 miles to the
park. Watch for the small, brown signs.
Gazetteer: Page 71, B-5.
Amenities: Fishing from a bridge and
handicap accessible pier, interpretive
hiking trails, a picnic area w/grills, shelter,
and restrooms.
Phone: 715/485-9294
(Polk County).
Web site: Polk County Tourism
Signature species: Black-throated
Green and Canada
Warblers, Blue- headed Vireos,
Yellow-bellied Flycatchers,
Wilson’s Snipe and American
Woodcock. |
