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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 County

Visitors 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 County

Many diverse facilities are available for public use within the Linn County Park system:

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Modern Campgrounds at Pinicon Ridge Park - Linn County, Iowa
       
     

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Parks in Linn County

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Abbe Creek School Museum Linn Mount Vernon Road
Mount VernonIA52314 Map Location
Blue Creek Natural Area Linn Blue Creek Road
Center Point IA52213 Map Location
Buffalo Creek Park Linn Highway D 62 West
CoggonIA52218 Map Location
Cedar Valley Nature Trail Linn Boyson Road
HiawathaIA52233 Map Location
Chain Lakes Natural Area Linn Chain Bridge Road
PaloIA52324 Map Location
Eastern Iowa Observatory & Learning Center Linn 1365 Ivanhoe Road
ElyIA52227 Map Location
Goose Pond Natural Area Linn Lewis Bottoms Road
Center PointIA52213 Map Location
Grant Wood Trail Linn Hwy. 13
MarionIA52302 Map Location
Harold & Ruth Rehrauer Natural Area Linn Red Bridge Road
CoggonIA52218 Map Location
Hitaga Sand Ridge Prairie Preserve Linn Wapsie Ridge Drive
WalkerIA52352 Map Location
Hoover Nature Trail Linn Ely Road
ElyIA52227 Map Location
J. Harold Ennis Preserve Linn Cedar River Road
Mt. VernonIA52314 Map Location
Jay G. Sigmund Memorial Site Linn Boy Scout Road
WaubeekIA52350 Map Location
Linn County Conservation Office Linn 1890 County Home Road
MarionIA52302 Map Location
Matsell Bridge Natural Area Linn 3745 Matsell Park Road
Central CityIA52214 Map Location
Millard Preserve Linn Millard Lane
Central CityIA52214 Map Location
Morgan Creek Park Linn 7515 Worcester Road
PaloIA52324 Map Location
North Cedar Natural Area Linn Cedar Heights Trail
Center PointIA52213 Map Location
Otter Creek Natural Area Linn Elf Lane
PaloIA52324 Map Location
Palisades-Dows Preserve Linn Ivanhoe Road
ElyIA52227 Map Location
Palo Marsh Natural Area Linn Palo Marsh Road
PaloIA52324 Map Location
Paris Bridge Natural Area Linn Sutton Road
CoggonIA52218 Map Location
Pinicon Ridge Park Linn 4729 Horseshoe Falls Rd
Central CityIA52214 Map Location
Rock Island Botanical Preserve Linn Preserve Way
Cedar RapidsIA52411 Map Location
South Cedar Natural Area Linn County Park Lane
Mount VernonIA52314 Map Location