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Lake Iowa Nature Center Community Room

Lake Iowa Park | Iowa County, IA

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The lower level of the Lake Iowa Nature Center is available to rent for weddings, graduation parties, family reunions, and other special events.

The space comfortably seats up to 108 guests and can accommodate a maximum of 120 people. Reservations may be made by the hour or for the entire day and can be booked up to one year in advance. If any problems arise during your reservation you can contact a ranger by calling 319-655-8465 during business hours or 319-540-9932 after hours.

Amenities

Your rental includes:

Full kitchen with appliances
Concrete flooring
Access to a large concrete patio and open lawn
Scenic pond views
Multiple electrical outlets along the back counter
Rectangular tables and folding chairs

Please note:

Renters must provide their own cookware, serving utensils, dishes, glassware, silverware, and other event supplies.
Table and chair setup, cleanup, and tear down are the responsibility of the renter.

Check Availability

Before submitting a reservation, please call (319) 655-8465 to check availability and place your date on hold.

How to Reserve

Once your date has been confirmed, submit:

Page 6 of the rental agreement
A $500 deposit check
A separate check for the rental fee

Mail or deliver your completed paperwork and checks to:

Lake Iowa Park
2550 G Avenue
Ladora, IA 52251

Click the link below to view the rental policies and agreement:

Lake Iowa Nature Center Policy updates June 2025.pdf

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location The Lake Iowa Nature Center is off of the main entrance of the park, just past the park shop.

Amenities

A/C
Electricity
Handicap Accessible
Heating
Kitchenette
Microwave
Pets prohibited
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Refuse cans
Restroom
Table with chairs

The Lake Iowa Nature Center has the following amenities available. The lower level has a full kitchen, and appliances are available to use as part of the rental. Renters must provide their own cookware, place settings, etc. Several outlets are located along the back counter. Rectangular tables and folding chairs are also available- set up and tear down is the responsibility of the renter.

Fees

All day rental (during park hours of 6am to 10:30pm) is $250.00

Hourly rental for either the library or the lower level is $25/hour

Both require a $500 refundable deposit check.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

The Lake Iowa Nature Center is available year round.

Rentals are not available for holiday weekends.

Call for Availability

319-655-8465

Address

2550 G Ave

Ladora, IA 52251

Closures

The the nature center may not be available to rent on certain dates due to programs, exhibits, or events.

Availability

Where You'll Be

Iowa County

Iowa County Conservation is located in southeastern Iowa and is criss-crossed by Interstate 80 and the Iowa River. Currently, the Iowa CCB manages 14 parks, wildlife areas, preserves and historic sites encompassing some 1,577 acres across the county.