Johnston Guidebook
Food scene
Charlotte's Kitchen
6150 Merle Hay RoadFlame the Taqueria
5765 Merle Hay RoadClose to the house and really great!
Relaxed white-cloth spot with classic & updated American fare plus a long wine list & a full bar.
Trostel's Greenbriar
5810 Merle Hay RoadRelaxed white-cloth spot with classic & updated American fare plus a long wine list & a full bar.
City/town information
Johnston
Safe and fun!
Sightseeing
Johnston Bait and Tackle
6148 Merle Hay RdGreat place to pick up some worms or other bait!!
Saylorville Lake Marina
6170 NW Polk City DrGreat food and right on the water
Terra Park
6400 Pioneer ParkwayPark close to the house.
This park provides open space and access to the Johnston Interurban Trail. The park is located on NW 55th Avenue, between Merle Hay Road and Beaver Drive. Formerly NW 55th Avenue Park. New playground equipment features a train theme as the park is located along an old interurban rail. The surface is one every parent will enjoy as it is built with 2’ x 2’ interlocking mats, so no mess!
Ray Schleihs Park
5400 NW 55th AveThis park provides open space and access to the Johnston Interurban Trail. The park is located on NW 55th Avenue, between Merle Hay Road and Beaver Drive. Formerly NW 55th Avenue Park. New playground equipment features a train theme as the park is located along an old interurban rail. The surface is one every parent will enjoy as it is built with 2’ x 2’ interlocking mats, so no mess!