Arnolds Park, Iowa facts for kids
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Arnolds Park, Iowa
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Location of Arnolds Park, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,110 |
| • Density | 695.92/sq mi (268.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51331
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-03025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454240 |
Arnolds Park is a small city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. It is known for its fun amusement park and beautiful lakes. In the 2020 census, about 1,110 people lived there. This was a small decrease from the 1,162 people counted in the 2000 census.
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Geography of Arnolds Park
Arnolds Park is located in Iowa at coordinates 43°21′56″N 95°7′47″W / 43.36556°N 95.12972°W. It is a city that covers about 1.57 square miles (4.07 square kilometers) of land.
Population History
Arnolds Park has seen its population change over the years. The city has grown and shrunk at different times. You can see how the number of people living here has changed in the chart below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 251 | — | |
| 1910 | 273 | 8.8% | |
| 1920 | 478 | 75.1% | |
| 1930 | 597 | 24.9% | |
| 1940 | 855 | 43.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,078 | 26.1% | |
| 1960 | 953 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 970 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,051 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 953 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,162 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,126 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,110 | −1.4% | |
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More About the Population
In 2010, there were 1,126 people living in Arnolds Park. These people lived in 590 households. About 11.5% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. The average age of people living in Arnolds Park was about 56.6 years old.
Fun Things to Do and See
Arnolds Park is a popular spot for fun and culture, especially because of its location in the Iowa Great Lakes area.
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
The city is home to the historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park. This park is famous for its roller coaster called "Legend." Legend first opened in 1927. It is thought to be one of the oldest wooden roller coasters still running in the U.S. In 2012, Midwest Living magazine named the amusement park one of the best in the Midwest.
Other Cool Places to Visit
Arnolds Park has other interesting places too. You can visit the Central Emporium, which is a shopping mall. There is also the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum. This museum teaches you about boats and the history of the lakes.
The Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame is also in Arnolds Park. This area has a rich history with rock and roll music. The old Roof Garden Ballroom in Arnolds Park was a famous place where many music stars played. Famous musicians like Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash performed there. The original Roof Garden was taken down in 1987. However, a new Roof Garden opened in 2019. It looks very similar to the old one and is still a great place for music.
Another important landmark is the Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin Museum. This site is connected to a historical event from 1857 involving early settlers and Native Americans. Next to the cabin, you can find the small Pillsbury Point State Park.
Schools in Arnolds Park
Students in Arnolds Park attend schools in the Okoboji Community School District. This school district was created in 1988 when the Arnolds Park and Milford school districts joined together. Students go to Okoboji High School in Milford.
Famous Person from Arnolds Park
- Maynard Reece (1920-2020) was a famous artist. He won the Federal Duck Stamp competition five times, which is a record!
See also
In Spanish: Arnolds Park (Iowa) para niños
