Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve and Center
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.
