Milford

Home of the Milford Pioneer Days this close knit town specializes in friendliness. Located minutes from all the Iowa Great Lakes fun, the amusement park, shopping and restaurants. This affordable town has 3,000 residents and the estimated median house value is $112,000. Enjoy summer nights on your neighbors front porch while the kids play in the sprinkler. You will have a real sense of community when you become a part of this youthful town.

Community Snapshot

Father Daughter Dance:

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Milford An annual event hosted by the Cherish Center to promote the importance of the Father Daughter relationship. 2017 event date is Saturday...

Okoboji High School

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Milford Welcome to Okoboji High School. At OHS we are Pioneering Pathways for Every Student by building on the outstanding foundation and...

Boji Bay Funhouse Pavilion

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Milford Boji Bay Funhouse Pavilion 2501 Boji Bend Dr Milford, IA 51351 Boji Bay Funhouse Pavilion offers a LOT. Facilities Include:...

Union Memorial Church- United Methodist

Real Estate and MLS Homes For Sale in Milford Union Memorial Church- United Methodist 805 Okoboji Ave Milford, IA 51351 Services Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Area Insights

Cherish Center:

Milford

A local non-profit with the mission of Transforming Lives, Strengthening Families and Enhancing our Community. Offering Parenting Classes, Professional Counseling, Maternity Home for young women facing unplanned pregnancies and support for moms on infant loss. 712-338-3333 More Info

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The Three Sons

Milford

Founded in 1960, the Three Sons has been a staple of Milford, IA retail. From Herman and Emil Richter, owners, was born the University of Okoboji, a ficticious university that calls the entire Iowa Great Lakes the campus of the U of O. Part of the experience of shopping the three sons, if walking the old battered floors, and taking a trip upstairs for half price, plus a buck. Brands you would expect in Milford Iowa are abundant, such as Patagonia, Oakley, Under Armour, Tommy Bahama, and more. There are currently 2 other stores; one at the amusement park, and another near the Regal... More Info

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Buchanan Park

Milford

Buchanan Park Located a block East from Hwy 71 on 13th Street in Milford and a half block South on P Ave, this is a surprisingly nice and quiet little park that my kids enjoy frequenting. We like to take the dog and throw frisbees. In addition, the park offers a basketball court, swingset and other playground equipment, and some picnic tables.

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Stan's Bait Shop

Milford

Stan’s Bait Shop 2306 Okoboji Ave Milford, IA 51351 Stan’s Bait shop is located on the Hwy on the North end of Milford. Stan’s offers a great selection of products and services including fish cleaning. If you have a bucket full of fish, but either don’t have the time to clean them or simply don’t know how, take them to Stan’s. Stan’s also offers guide services and fishing tips. More Info

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Calkins Park

Milford

Calkins Park Located behind Dyno’s convenient store on the Southend of Milford, just a half block East from Hwy 71 on 225th St, then stretching North a few blocks, this park offers a 9 hole disc golf course

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Okoboji Community School District

Milford

Welcome! Okoboji Community School District is a place where we are Pioneering Pathways for Every Student. Okoboji has so much to offer all students: high academic standards, strong athletic and fine arts programs, and much more. This community should feel Proud to Be piONEers who are Outstanding and Optimistic and encourage Opportunity for ALL. If you are new to the district, we look forward to providing your children with a challenging education from teachers who build academic competence, encourage innovation and collaboration, and teach with passion in an atmosphere where students are... More Info

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Father Daughter Dance:

Milford

An annual event hosted by the Cherish Center to promote the importance of the Father Daughter relationship. 2017 event date is Saturday February 25th from 5-10pm at the Boji Bay Funhouse and Pavilion in Milford. $35/Family. Tickets available at the door. More Info

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Humane Society of NW Iowa

Milford

The Humane Society of NW Iowa is an amazing non-profit organization in the lakes area. They are a no-kill shelter, run on donations from locals, and special events in the area throughout the year. The facility has started "PAWS with a Cause," a program that gives back to the community, by bringing animals to care facilities in the area, as well as provide a program for the youth in the area to teach them about how to be a responsible pet owner. More Info

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Boji Bay Funhouse Pavilion

Milford

Boji Bay Funhouse Pavilion 2501 Boji Bend Dr Milford, IA 51351 Boji Bay Funhouse Pavilion offers a LOT. Facilities Include: Banquet area with a giant indoor rug slide, kitchen/catering, Bar area, Conference Room, 2 Outdoor Pools, Boji Bay Legacy Park Concert area, mini golf, as well as the Clubhouse restaurant. One can rent out the pools for a concert, or the Banquet area for weddings/parties. More Info

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Taco House

Milford

A home town favorite! The Taco House is a hidden gem in the Great Lakes area. If your looking for delicious Mexican food give this a try. Taco House is not open during the winter months but you are able to put in a freezer order before they close to satisfy your craving on those cold days. Whatever you decide to order don't forget the Taco House hot sauce, you won't be disappointed.

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