Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve and Center


Featured Events
»   Charcuterie Board Workshop
October 29, 2023    1:00 - 3:00 PM
»  more events

Looking for a unique experience?  Stroll through acres of native Iowa prairie, discover & collect ancient sea life from the quarry are and visit the company that unearthed these treasures.



Location

The Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve is located 1 mile west of Rockford on County Road B47.

Features

  • Collect your own Devonian fossils
  • Hike trails through native prairies and fossil quarry.
  • Observe the historic beehive kilns used by the Rockford Brick & Tile Co.
  • Visitor Center contains compelling exhibits that intrepret the unique features of the Park
  • Canoe access to the Winnebago River.
  • No Admission fee.


Operating Hours & Seasons

The Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve is open from sunrise to sunset.



Closures

The Fossil & Prairie Center will open weekends (Saturday & Sunday) beginning May 1st, 2022 from 1-4 p.m.