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Since 1958, the Linn County Conservation Board has acquired a total of 28 areas and 7,015 acres as places to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and recreate in the outdoors. In addition to the parks, natural areas, preserves and historic sites, Linn County is home to the Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center near Toddville, and the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center near Mount Vernon. The Cedar and Wapsipinicon Rivers cascade from NW to SE across the county and offer many boating, fishing, and diverse water recreation opportunities. Each year, the one million+ visitors to the Linn County Parks provide an economic impact to our various local economies in excess of $51 million.
Major recreation areas within the Linn County system include Pinicon Ridge Park, Morgan Creek Park, Squaw Creek Park and the historic Matsell Bridge Natural Area - providing the majority of the modern recreation opportunities within the county. Over 600 campsites await visitors in 24 separate campgrounds; 5 camping cabins feature ALL the amenities - or a primitive setting with few amenities; 5 enclosed lodges provide year round settings for corporate outings, family reunions and weddings; 5 open shelters yield spacious and special settings for warm season gatherings; and over 108 miles of trails provide challenging terrain and healthy lifestyle opportunities for any hiking, biking or walking enthusiast!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Linn County Conservation
1890 County Home Road RELEAF TREE PROGRAM
Marion, IA 52302-9753 FALL 2010
PHONE: (319) 892-6450
FAX: (319) 892-6494
EMAIL: conservation@LinnCounty.org
WEBSITE: www.LinnCountyParks.com
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Posted 8/27/2010
Linn County is currently accepting applications for the permanent full-time position of RESOURCE TECHNICIAN in the Pinicon Ridge Park/Wapsipinicon District. For a detailed description of the job duties, qualifications, etc., please click HERE. Deadline for applications is Thursday, September 9th, 2010.To download the necessary Linn County Employment Application, please follow the link below:
(Download Linn County Employment Application here)
PRICE INFORMATION - LODGES, SHELTERS, CABINS PRICE INFORMATION - CAMPING
DIRECTIONS & MAP TO EASTERN IOWA OBSERVATORY
DIRECTIONS & MAP - WICKIUP HILL OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER
CANOE TRIPS FROM PINICON RIDGE PARK
Activities in Linn CountyVisitors to Linn County parks enjoy all sorts of great activities within their parks. Here is just a sampling:
- Camping & Camping Cabins
- Hiking & Biking Trails
- Picnicking
- Numerous Hunting & Fishing Opportunities
- Boating/Canoeing on rivers & streams
- Educational programming
- Stargazing at the Eastern Iowa Observatory
- Native American History at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area
- Historic schoolhouse, bridges & Matsell Estate
- Equestrian trails & camping
Facilities in Linn CountyMany diverse facilities are available for public use within the Linn County Park system:
Interactive Linn County Parks Map
Click on an item below to view each parks information.
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