Offering visitors more ways to explore Blue Heron Lake, the state-of-the-art boathouse with restrooms offers boat rentals, including canoes, kayaks, and standup paddleboards. If test results exceed the State Standards for swimming, a warning sign will be posted.īoathouse - CLOSED UNTIL THE 2023 SEASON BEGINS Testing for microcystins (Cyanobacteria/Blue-Green Algae Toxins) began mid-summer 2021 and will continue to be conducted approximately every three weeks through Labor Day. coli bacteria levels are tested approximately every three weeks from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Routine water quality monitoring is conducted at Blue Heron Lake beach. Click here to learn more about the Open Water Swimming Permit for Blue Heron Lake and to apply online. Thanks to the West Des Moines Fire Department and West Des Moines Firefighters Association for helping us make this available to park visitors.Īn Open Water Swimming Permit can be obtained through an application system.
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