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Madrid is conveniently located in the heart of Iowa, 2 miles from Saylorville Lake and the Des Moines River, with in 20 minutes of Des Moines and Ames. Combined with its close proximity to major metropolitan areas, Madrid offers all the amenities of small town living. If you are looking for small town living with easy access to Des Moines or Ames, check out the secrets that makes Madrid the choice for small town living in central Iowa. |
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Recreation
Beautiful parks, including the city's Edgewood Park (featuring a Disc golf course) Jensen Park and Swede Point Park, in a rural setting, offer outdoor recreational opportunities. The Iowa Arboretum (a library of living plants found in Iowa) is located a short distance from Madrid. Also within a short driving distance is Saylorville Lake, Big Creek State Park , Jester Park and Ledges State Park for camping, fishing, biking, golfing and boating facilities. Little League baseball and youth soccer entertain the young people during the summer months. The Tiger Bowl bowling alley is located within the city of Madrid.
Saylorville Lake/Des Moines River
Madrid Duets 4-H club constructs Butterfly Garden at Edgewood Park.
Pictures taken from the Madrid Register News, The second picture is of Matt Mataya and a
50lb/48 inch long flathead caught this summer on the Des Moines river, just outside of town.
