Muscatine

Discovery Park


Education at Discovery Park The Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center hosts a permanent exhibit, "Iowa's Changing Landscape," describing our changing landscape and how it affects native wildlife. There are also two large aquariums, temporary nature exhibits, and live snake, turtle, amphibian, and raptor displays. The Environmental Learning Center is home to the Conservation Board offices and has a large classroom that is available for businesses and organizations to rent for meetings. Two full-time naturalists are on staff to provide environmental education programs to schools, Scouts and other youth groups, civic organizations, and the public.
Facility Rentals at Discovery Park Discovery Park Shelter (large) This large open picnic shelter is located near the Environmental Learning Center. It features seating for 80-100 people, electricity (no lights), adjacent parking and a modern restroom. There is green space for play and access to the trail system in the park. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise rented. Rental fee is $35. Discovery Park Shelter (small) This small open picnic shelter is located near the park entrance. It features seating for 15-20 people. Parking is available and a portable toilet is nearby. The shelter is near Discovery Pond and offers access to the trail system in the park. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise rented. Rental fee is $15. To check availability or reserve one of these shelters contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center The Muscatine County Environmental Learning Center is home to the Conservation Board offices and has a large classroom that is available for businesses and organizations to rent for meetings. For prices and to check availability contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
FALL COLORS at Discovery Park Discovery Park is an excellent place to view fall colors. There is a combination of prairie, wetlands, ponds, and woodlands that offer a great variety of colors and textures. Hike the paved walking trail that winds past it all. In addition the Muscatine Arboretum features an excellent diversity of native trees.
Fishing at Discovery Park Discovery Park features two stocked ponds for fishing. Discovery Pond has a handicap accessible fishing dock. Catfish, bluegill, bass, crappie, and redear sunfish can be found in Discovery Pond. Trout are also released each spring and fall. Heron Hideaway Pond has a fishing dock, and catfish, bluegill, bass, crappie, and redear sunfish can be found in it.
Other Activities at Discovery Park Muscatine Arboretum is located in Discovery Park, and is operated by the Muscatine Arboretum Association.
Picnicking at Discovery Park Discovery Park Shelter (large) This large open picnic shelter is located near the Environmental Learning Center. It features seating for 80-100 people, electricity (no lights), adjacent parking and a modern restroom. There is green space for play and access to the trail system in the park. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise rented. Rental fee is $35. Discovery Park Shelter (small) This small open picnic shelter is located near the park entrance. It features seating for 15-20 people. Parking is available and a portable toilet is nearby. The shelter is near Discovery Pond and offers access to the trail system in the park. This shelter is available on a first-come, first served basis, if not otherwise rented. Rental fee is $15. To check availability or reserve one of these shelters contact the Conservation Board at (563) 264-5922 or conservation@co.muscatine.ia.us
Trails & Hiking at Discovery Park Discovery Park has 1.5 miles of hard-surfaced trails, and 2 miles of primitive trails.

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