Conservation

Camping at Marr Park

SHOWER HOUSE IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON! NEW SHOWER HOUSE COMING SPRING 2024.

The campground offers 41 sites all with 50 amp electrical hook-up and water spigots. The Dump Station is located at the front of the campground. All sites are first come, first serve. Camping in the campground, regardless of tent or RV is $20/night. Please refer to our campground rules and regulations.


Rental Facilities

2024 rental dates open October 1 2023. Email wscountyconservation@gmail.com
or call the Center at 319-657-2400 to reserve a facility. 

Marr Park offers 1 indoor rental, 2 enclosed shelters, and 3 open shelters for daily rent.
 The Steinbeck Conference Hall is $200 to rent with a required $200 refundable deposit. This room located inside the Conservation Education Center has heating and air, a kitchen with oven, refrigerator, and sink, table and chairs to fit 128 people, and restrooms down the hall. 
 Shelter 1 located at the front of the park is our first enclosed shelter. This rental facility is $40 to rent with a required $40 refundable deposit. Amenities include a wood burning stove, 8 picnic tables, a covered awning, and year-round restrooms located just to the east of the building.
The Mary Marr Lodge is our larger enclosed shelter situated between the pond and Thomas Marr Mini Lake. This rental is $60 to rent with a required $60 refundable deposit. Amenities in this shelter include a wood burning stove, 10 picnic tables, a covered awning, and restrooms located outside the main doors. If you would also like to reserve the Gazebo that overlooks the pond, it is an additional $20 to the rental and deposit fee. 
Shelter 2, 3, & 4 are open shelters that are free to rent. You can call the Conservation Center to reserve a shelter otherwise they are first come, first serve. Each shelter has outlets, lighting, and 6 picnic tables. Shelter 2 is located at the front of the park near Shelter 1 and the playground. Shelter 3 is located near the old soccer fields. Shelter 4 is located just north of the Campground with a playground and restrooms nearby. 
**Deposit is returned as long as all rental items and trash are removed from rental and nothing is broken**

New Displays

Nature Center Displays have been installed. Click the link to see the video McCullough Creative created.

 

Upcoming Events With WCCB

Halloween Hike | October 14 | Conservation Center | 6-8pm                                            Join WCCB for our annual Halloween Hike! Our largest public event of the year, this accessible hike will take you around our Thomas Marr Mini Lake, with multiple stops along the way where you will learn all about animals and how they use camouflage to their advantage. This event is free and open to all ages.