Prairie Oak Lodge, located in Wanatee Park, is the largest enclosed year-round facility available for reservations in the Linn County Park system with a capacity of 250 people. This facility was opened in 2004 and is very popular for graduation parties, weddings & receptions, family reunions and corporate gatherings.
Take a virtual tour of Prairie Oak Lodge
*PLEASE NOTE*
- Prairie Oak Lodge has updates to the kitchen, windows, restrooms, interior walls, and air conditioning. These improvements are not currently illustrated on the virtual tour.
Location
Address: 4201 Big Bluestem Dr., Marion, IA, 52302.
Amenities
- 1960 sq. ft. main lodge space (35’ X 56’)
- 686 sq. ft. secondary lodge space (28’ X 21’+)
- Seating for 200-225 people banquet style
- Sheltered capacity – 250 people
- 250 folding chairs (brown), thirty 8’ X 30” folding tables & two 4’ X 30” folding tables (Storage closet)
- Full kitchen facilities including: full-sized refrigerator, 4-burner electric range with oven, double sink, large amount of counter space and 7’ serving window w/36” wide countertop
- AIR CONDITIONING NOW AVAILABLE
- In-floor heat throughout
- Five (5) 30A, GFI double outlets in kitchen area
- Fifteen (15) 30A double outlets in main lodge
- Five (5) exterior 30A double outlets
- No Wi-Fi or internet service available
- Parking for 150 cars, 4 handicapped spaces
- Interior restrooms (men & women)
- Large fireplace with some wood provided
- Interior drinking fountain
- Catering and service entrance with two double outdoor cooking grills adjacent (renter provides own charcoal)
- Large, 3000 sq. ft. exterior concrete patio with ten 7’ picnic tables
- 3,000 sq. ft. level turf adjacent to lodge for lawn activities
- Downhill sledding facility ¼ mile away (lighted)
- This is an ADA accessible facility
- Donald Gardner Golf Course is 2 miles away (operated by the city of Cedar Rapids)
- Campground approximately 1 mile away
SUPPLIES PROVIDED:
Toilet tissue & assorted cleaning supplies
Broom, dustpan & mop and sponge

A/C

Electricity

Fireplace

Firewood available

Handicap Accessible

Heating

Kitchenette

Microwave

Pets prohibited

Picnic Table

Pressurized water

Refuse cans

Restroom

Table with chairs
Fees
Monday -Thursday, $300
Friday - Sunday, $600
Special Discount: For any reservations that are made on or after April 1, 2023, a 15% discount will be applied at time of rental purchase if you book three consecutive days. Must check out by 3 p.m. on third day. MUST CALL CONSERVATION OFFICE at 319-892-6450 TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT AT INITIAL BOOKING. Discount not provided for existing or previous reservations.
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Policies and Fees
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Prairie Oak Lodge is available for reservations 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily on a year-round basis.
Closures
Prairie Oak Lodge is closed on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
Permits
Certain activities or items require that you request and obtain a special use permit from the Park Ranger in advance of your event.These include (but are not limited) to the following: horses (or horse activities), event tents, inflatable play equipment, hog roasts, carnival-type activities, etc. Please contact 319-892-6450 for additional information.
Beer Keg Permit - $25.00, can be selected at time of checkout or added later by calling 319-892-6450.