The Conservation Education Center planning began in the
early 1990’s. Steve Garst, Joe Halbur, Dave Olson and others were involved in
some of the early brainstorming about the possibility of a regional environmental
education facility located in Swan Lake State Park. In 1999 a five-year plan for
Carroll County Conservation included the first concrete proposal, and a
fundraising drive was initiated shortly thereafter.
Construction began in 2003 and the doors opened in late
October of 2004 with programs and room rentals beginning in January of 2005, a
grand opening was held in April of that year.
TODAY
The Swan Lake Education Center is a regional facility
serving Western Iowa, contributing towards the local economy and quality of
life while providing educational, recreational, and programs for all ages! Including
the popular children’s summer camps, Christmas bird count program each December
and much more all organized by our Environmental Education Team.
The center is ADA accessible, with a wheelchair charging station and open to school visits,
youth groups, special interest groups, bus tours, and to the public. If you are
planning a trip and would like our Naturalist to show you around, please contact our naturalist at (712) 792-4614 or by email.
CLASSROOMS (meeting rooms)
The center’s two large classrooms can accommodate up to 200 guests
or the rooms can be divided if you are planning a small event accommodating up
to 100 guests in each room. The Swan Lake Education Center room rentals offer a
unique location for a gathering, with beautiful views. Each room is available
to rent from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm.
The Wapiti Room is perfect for any educational or business
meeting, this classroom has an audio-visual system with a projector, drop down
6’X8’ screen, and speakers – perfect for any presentation. The podium is able
to connect with any computer. This room
is set up classroom style with 21 (18” x 96”) tables and is attached to a kitchenette
(refrigerator and counter space). The Bison room is perfect for any social
event, this room has 15 60” round tables and 3 (18” x 96”) long tables. Each room can accommodate up to 100 guests.
Refundable security deposit - $250.00 per stay on a separate payment
Once you have contacted the Carroll County Conservation office to make a reservation, we will then email you an invoice along with our rental agreement, which are due back within 15 days of making the reservation. We accept the rental fee by cash, check or credit cards (+ credit card fees added), the refundable security deposit does have to be cash or personal check, and the rental agreement can be mailed or emailed back to our office.
RESERVATIONS To make a reservation please contact the Carroll County Conservation Office at:
(712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org.
Reservation can be made on a rolling calendar basis (one year in advance) beginning at 8am. Reservations can be made in person during office hours or by phone call or email. CHECK AVAILABILITY HERE
Check-In / Out Availability
Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.
Location
Carroll County Conservation
22676 Swan Lake Drive
Carroll, IA 51401
Amenities
A/C
Electricity
Handicap Accessible
Heating
Kitchenette
Microwave
Pets prohibited
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Refuse cans
Restroom
Shower facilities
Table with chairs
Wi-Fi
CLASSROOMS (meeting rooms)
The center’s two large classrooms can accommodate up to 200 guests or the rooms can be divided if you are planning a small event accommodating up to 100 guests in each room. The Swan Lake Education Center room rentals offer a unique location for a gathering, with beautiful views. Each room is available to rent from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm.
The Wapiti Room is perfect for any educational or business meeting, this classroom has an audio-visual system with a projector, drop down 6’X8’ screen, and speakers – perfect for any presentation. The podium is able to connect with any computer. This room is set up classroom style with 21 (18” x 96”) tables and is attached to a kitchenette (refrigerator and counter space).
The Bison Room is perfect for any social event, this room has 15 60” round tables and 3 (18” x 96”) long tables. Each room can accommodate up to 100 guests.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Swan Lake State Park is managed by the Carroll County Conservation Board.
Carroll County Conservation Office:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Concession & Gift Shop:
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Monday through Friday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Or by appointment
Group Permits are available per event:
$25 per event
Contact our office to purchase a group permit.
Carroll County Conservation Board Park Rules and Regulations: - All Rules and Regulations of the Carroll County Conservation Board are in effect. See CCCB Rules and Regulations here.
- All laws of the State of Iowa are in effect.
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