Conservation News & Notices

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2025 through January 10, 2026 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Wednesday, July 31st, 2025...

Glynns Creek Golf Course is now open for the season (weather permitting). For more information and Tee times, please call.

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2024 through January 10, 2025 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Wednesday, July 31st, 2024...

Open daily 9am-6pm for self-guided tours. Admission/donation: $2.00 adults, $1.00 children, under 5 free. Bring the family out to tour our 19 historical buildings depicting life in rural Iowa from early settler times to the 1940’s. https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/conservation/pioneer-village

Admission: FREE with non-perishable food donation for the North Scott Food Pantry Stroll along the beautifully decorated board walk See old world craft demonstrations throughout the Village Visit Santa in the Dammann Building Write letter to Santa Purchase cookies, hot chocolate, cider & coffee in...

Admission: FREE with food donation for the North Scott Food Pantry Stroll along the beautifully decorated board walk See old world craft demonstrations throughout the Village Visit Santa in the Dammann Building Write letter to Santa Purchase cookies & hot chocolate in the Soda Fountain

Admission: FREE with food donation for the North Scott Food Pantry Stroll along the beautifully decorated board walk See old world craft demonstrations throughout the Village Visit Santa in the Damman Building Listen to Christmas music in the church Purchase cookies & hot chocolate in the Soda...

REAP Builds Communities: Attend this year’s regional assembly to help build yours! Are you interested in improving natural resources such as soil, water, air, wildlife, and habitat for the direct benefit of Muscatine & Scott Counties? Please join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10:00 am to...

Plan to be at West Lake Park on Saturday, October 21st approximately 2,000 Rainbow Trout will be released as part of the Iowa DNR community trout stocking program. There will be 200 tagged trout, and prizes will be awarded to those who catch a tagged fish during the event. Prizes will not be...

The past comes alive at Pioneer Village on both Sunday, September 3rd and Monday, September 4th from 11-4pm. Please join us for some old fashioned fun! Old world crafts demonstrated by Friends of the Pioneer Village Ice cream available in the Soda Shop & root beer in the family friendly Saloon ($)...

BEGINNING MONDAY JULY 31st. US 61 Northbound Exit and Scott County Park Road F-41 Southbound Entrance ramps will be closed through the end of September due to road construction work. While these ramp closures are taking place, you will be detoured around the work zone using the old U.S. 61/Scott...

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2023 through January 10, 2024 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Monday, July 31st, 2023 by 4...

Are you looking for a fun summer job? How about working for Scott County Conservation? Come out and learn all about the fun seasonal positions at Scott County Park, Glynns Creek Golf Course, and West Lake Park. Positions include lifeguards, park rangers, maintenance workers, and more. Everyone who...

We are looking to fill a variety of positions supporting Scott County Conservation managed parks, facilities and activities. Positions can start as early as March and end as late as October. Deadline: Open until filled. APPLY NOW: scottcountyiowa.gov/conservation/employment

Glynns Creek Pro Shop Open for Holiday Shopping through Dec. 22nd Our Clubhouse Pro Shop will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays 9am - 4pm. Stop in for that perfect gift for the golfer on your list!

The event will kick off at the West Lake Campground Office in the Park Terrace Campground (Gate 5). During the event, volunteers will learn proper tree planting techniques and care. Then volunteers will put their knowledge to work by helping staff plant 15 trees throughout the campground and other...

The end of season hours for the Scott County Park Pool are as follows: Monday August 22nd through Monday, September 5th Weekdays (Mon-Fri): Closed Weekends (Sat-Sun): 12:00pm – 7:00pm Labor Day (Mon): 12:00pm – 7:00pm The pool can be reached by calling (563) 328-3282 ext 5.

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2022 through January 10, 2023 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Monday, August 1st, 2022 by...

Scott County Park Pool is proud to be an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Provider. The Learn-to-Swim program is unique compared to other learn to swim programs. Classes are offered for children ages 3 years old and up. Students progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in...

Day Camp runs June 3 to Aug 2, 2024 for ages 6-12. Each week a different theme. Register for one to all eight weeks https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/pioneer-village

Open daily 9am-6pm for self-guided tours. Admission/donation: $2.00 adults, $1.00 children, under 5 free. Bring the family out to tour our 19 historical buildings depicting life in rural Iowa from early settler times to the 1940’s. https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/pioneer-village

Glynns Creek Golf Course is now open for the season (weather permitting). For more information and Tee times, please call.

Glynns Creek Golf Course is officially closed for the season. However, the pro shop will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9am to 4pm, starting November 30th until December 22nd. It’s the perfect opportunity to get gifts/gift certificates for the golfers in your life. We want to thank everyone who...

The Scott County Park Pool will be open weekdays and weekends through Sunday, August 22nd. After August 22nd the pool and will be open weekends and Labor Day only and will close for the season after September 6th. The pool can be reached by calling (563) 328-3282 ext 5.

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2021 through January 10, 2022 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Friday, July 30th by 4:30pm...

The Scott County Park Pool is scheduled to be open for Memorial Day weekend, May 29th - 31st. The Pool will not be open June 1st through the 4th. The Pool will open daily for the season beginning June 5th. Season passes are available for purchase. We hope to be included in your summer plans and we...

Scott County Park Pool is proud to be an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Provider. The Learn-to-Swim program is unique compared to other learn to swim programs. Classes are offered for children ages 3 years old and up. Students progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in...

We would like introduce our newest Park Ranger, Bradley Taylor. Bradley started in December and we were able to officially swear him in at our virtual Conservation Board meeting on January 13, 2021. He joins our team with 15 years previous experience with Clinton County Conservation and is excited...

Glynns Creek Golf Course is officially closed for the season. However, the pro shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9am to 4pm, until December 23rd. It’s the perfect opportunity to get gifts/gift certificates for the golfers in your life. We want to thank everyone who came out to the course this...

Emergency Management Agency of Scott County has received the following information regarding seeds (seeds that you plant in the ground) that are being mailed to residents within the State of Iowa. These seeds are not labeled and could contain an “ invasive plant, seed-borne diseases, or other unknown seed treatments already applied.” Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship has been able to confirm that majority appear to be from China, and at least one Uzbekistan.

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2020 through January 10, 2021 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Friday, July 31st by 4:30pm...

We would like welcome our newest Park Ranger, Erik Johnson. Erik started in March and we were finally able to officially swear him in at our Conservation Board meeting on Wednesday. Congratulations Erik!

Please note new changes to parks operations during the COVID-19 health emergency. In accordance with state recommendations pertaining to COVID-19, we want to share with you important information about our parks. Visitors are reminded to strictly abide to the social distancing rules and not gather in...

Series #1 Tuesday: May 12th, 19th & 26th, June 2nd, 9th, & 16th Thursday: May 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th & 18th Series #2 Tuesday: July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, August 4th, & 11th Thursday: July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th August 6th & 13th Series #3 Thursday: July 30th August 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th...

Series #1 Tuesday: April 23rd & 30th May 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Thursday: April 25th May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th Series #2 Tuesday: June 11th, 18th, 25th July 2nd, 9th, 16th Thursday: June 13th, 20th, 27th July 11th, 18th 25th - all lessons are 6:00 - 7:00pm Please call to reserve your spot!...

Scott County Conservation parks continue to look at ways to help protect the health of visitors and staff during the COVID-19 health emergency. Our parks are still open. However, in accordance to CDC guidelines and in response to the Iowa state parks decision to reduce certain park amenities as part...

UPDATED 5/21/2020: We greatly appreciate your support and trust, and we want the public to be able to continue to enjoy the outdoors as an opportunity to enhance both your physical and mental health, especially during this period that can create increased anxieties. In accordance with CDC guidelines...

After a lot of hard work, time, and dedication, we are so excited to finally share our new and improved Reservation / Registration website! We feel the new website is more intuitive and user friendly to navigate, and it's compatible with handheld devices. Reserve your Rental (Cabins, Shelters, Olde...

We have openings for children 6 - 12 yrs old who love to explore, learn about nature, and make lots of new friends! Day camps are available starting in June at Pioneer Village. Register now for one or all of the eight, 1 week adventures! Camp Information Online Registration - Now available...

Glynns Creek Golf Course is officially closed for the season. However, the pro shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9am to 4pm, until December 21st. It’s the perfect opportunity to get gifts/gift certificates for the golfers in your life. We want to thank everyone who came out to the course this...