Scott County Park

Scott County Park welcome sign.

Scott County Park, with 1280 acres, is the largest in Scott County. The park is located nine miles north of Davenport, Iowa. Use exit #129 from U.S. Highway 61. There is no entrance fee. The entrance to Scott County Park is located on 270th Street. The north access is open for two way traffic for your convenience.

Scott County Park has fourteen picnic areas and shelters with tables, grills and/or fireplaces accessible. It offers a baseball field, playground equipment, nature trails, an equestrian area and five unique camping areas. Modern restrooms and showers throughout the park. An Olympic size heated swimming pool has lifeguards and offers summer swimming lessons. Winter activities include sledding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing.

Access to the Equestrian area is one half mile east of the park entrance on 270th Street. A Scott County Recycling Station is located in the equestrian area parking lot.

Scott County Park
18850 270th St
Eldridge, Iowa 52748
(563) 328-3282

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Sunday, May 25, 2025 - 11:00am to Monday, May 26, 2025 - 4:00pm

Sunday May 25 & Monday May 26

Celebrate an Old Fashioned Family Memorial Weekend at Pioneer Village!

Enjoy kid's activities, Wapsi Wranglers "shoot-out", food vendors, blacksmithing, & ice cream in the Soda Fountain

Admission: $2 for Adult and $1 for Children

U.S. Flags adorn Allens Grove Cemetery, Scott County.
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Scott County, City and State offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observation of Memorial Day. Additionally, the General Store is closed Saturday.

Visit the Scott County Veterans Memorial of those from Scott County who made the supreme sacrifice.

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 10:00am

Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative and free hands-on class!  Children must be in the 4th grade or above to participate and accompanied by an adult. Adults are welcome to participate as well! Park in Parking Lot A and meet at the Observatory. This event is weather permitting. 

Online registration is required: Archery Basics

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Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Come join staff to learn how to turn forage items into paint! We will go over safe harvest techniques, how to make your own watercolor paint, and then create an art piece to take home!

Program fee of $ per person for supplies, payable at registration.

Online registration is required: Foraged Fine Arts

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Friday, April 11, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Join Wapsi River Center Director and LNT Master Educator, Dave Murcia for a presentation on camping basics that emphasize Leave No Trace ethics and principles.

Register on-line at Campfire.

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Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Stop by and visit a Wapsi Naturalist to learn about Iowa mammals. There will be furs, skulls, and tracks for a hands-on experience for all ages!

Online registration is recommended: Summer Shelter Program

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Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 10:00am

Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations

This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.

Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.

Online registration is required. Click here to register  [ Click Title for Full Article ]

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Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 1:00pm

Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations

This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.

Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.

Online registration is required. Click here to register  [ Click Title for Full Article ]

Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position: 

Conservation Department (Full-time) $27.78 to $38.30 per hour plus benefits.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025, 4:00pm Central Time. New (30 days remain)
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Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 10:00am

Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations

This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.

Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.

Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]

Flyer advertising the event.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 1:00pm

Join Wapsi River Center Staff for an adventure with Kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or a regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and taking a tour around Lake of the Hills. You may bring your own vessel/PFD, though it must comply with IADNR regulations

This program is determined by weather and site conditions. Dress appropriately and bring water.

Weight capacity loads for kayaks are 250-300 lbs./ solo and 425-475 lbs./tandem.

Online registration is required. Click here to register [ Click Title for Full Article ]

Flyer advertising the event.
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Stop by and visit a Wapsi Naturalist to learn about Iowa mammals. There will be furs, skulls, and tracks for a hands-on experience for all ages!

Online registration is recommended: Summer Shelter Program

Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position: 

Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour

Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position: 

Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour

Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position: 

Conservation Department (Seasonal) $14.00 to $16.00 per hour

Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time.

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