Arnolds Park Attractions
Arnolds Park (pop. 1,100) was founded in 1860 by WB Arnold. The area became known for its recreational opportunities after the arrival of the train in 1883. The first amusement park ride was created by Arnold during the 1890s when a waterslide was created. Visitors would slide out into the lake on a toboggan.
Abbie Gardner State Historic Site
The Abbie Gardner State Historic Site is known as one of the sites of the 1857 "Spirit Lake Massacre". Abbie was taken captive during this uprising with the Dakota Indians and eventually released. The cabin was built in 1856 by Rowlan Gardner, Abbie's father. The displays and furnishings are typical of pioneer life.
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
The Amusement Park at Arnolds Park has over 30 rides and attractions including a Giant Ferris Wheel and the Legendary Roller Coaster. The Maritime Museum, located within the park, features a wooden boat display, as well as lake and amusement park memorabilia.
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
Box 609
Arnolds Park, IA 51331-0609
United States
Box 609
Arnolds Park, IA 51331-0609
United States
Phone 1 (712) 332-2183
Fax 1 (712) 332-2186
Parking
Free
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
The Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum in Arnolds Park contains restored wooden boats, historical photographs and displays featuring local nautical history.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Okoboji Spirit Center
The Okoboji Spirit Center in Arnolds Park features an Iowa Welcome Center, Maritime Museum, Hedburg Theatre and University of Okoboji Wall of Fame.
Hours
May 31 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to May 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Queen II
The Queen II in Arnolds Park offers narrated cruises aboard a reproduction of an 1884 steamboat.
All values are in United States Dollars
Queen II
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
United States
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
United States
Phone 1 (712) 332-2183
Fax 1 (712) 332-2186
| Admission Cost | $ 15.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 13.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
