Conservation Centers
Story County Conservation Center
This 200-acre park, headquarters of the Conservation Board’s Environmental Education Program, includes displays, exhibits, and wildlife habitat. Picnicking, hiking and fishing are available, along with winter ice fishing and cross-country skiing. Accessible fishing dock, picnic sites, and hard-surfaced trail.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- 8:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri, year-round; 2-5 Sat.-Sun., Apr.-Oct.
- Address
- McFarland Park
- Phone
- 515-232-2516
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.storycountyconservation.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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