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Bike & Equestrian Trails Are Open!

Scott County Park mountain bike & equestrian trails are open. If you would like additional information, please call Scott County Park at (563) 328-3282 ext 1


Canoe and Kayak Tour DATE CHANGE

The Canoe and Kayak Tour scheduled for Saturday, July 11th at Scott County Park for 10 A.M. has been CHANGED to Friday, July 10th at 6 P.M. Please call to register at 563-328-3286, thank you.


Village AliveDan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village

VILLAGE ALIVE

Sunday, July 26th
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

See the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village come alive as the "Friends" of the Village re-enact life on the 1890's prairie. Enjoy the many demonstrations throughout the day.  FREE ADMISSION!

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Wapsi Wrangler Shoot-out Skits

Old Fashion Kids Games

Make-it-Take-it Kids Crafts

Soda Fountain Shop Open Serving Ice Cream Cones & Other Treats

Bison Saloon Open Serving Sarsaparilla & Other Sodas

Blacksmithing

Cabin Cooking

Pottery

Quilting


Emerald Ash BorerFirewood Alert

Keep exotic insect pests away from Iowa trees. Bringing firewood from the states of MI (Lower Peninsula), OH, IL, and IN is a violation of federal law as it may harbor Emerald Ash Borer, a major pest of Iowa's native trees. Visit with park staff or call (515) 725-1470 for more information.


Pine Grove CabinsLuxury Rental Cabins

Scott County Park adds two luxury rental cabins to the park. Each cabin will comfortably sleep six, with two bedrooms, a full bathroom, living room, fireplace, and kitchen area. The cabins feature finished interiors, decks, grading and landscaping. [Scott County Park] [Pine Grove Cabins]


Picture of the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer VillageOnline Virtual Tours

Pioneer Village and Wapsi Center

The Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village is open for the season. Check out our online virtual tour. For group tours contact the Pioneer Village Site Coordinator at (563) 328-3283.


CampingCamping and RV Parks

Find great camping and trailer spots at any of the following Conservation park sites: Scott County Park | West Lake Park | Buffalo Shores


Photo of Buffalo Bill Cody. Virtually Visit the Cody Homestead

The Cody Homestead is Buffalo Bill Cody's boyhood home located in rural Scott County. Buffalo Bill Cody was born in Scott County February 26, 1846:


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Office:
West Lake Park
14910-110th Avenue
Davenport, Iowa 52804
Phone: (563) 328-3280
Fax: (563) 381-2805
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OUR MISSION: To improve the quality of life and promote and preserve the health, welfare, and enjoyment for the citizens of Scott County and the general public by acquiring, developing, operating, and preserving the historical, educational, environmental, recreational and natural resources of the County.
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Golf at Glynns Creek Golf Course.
Weddings at Olde St. Ann's Church.
Snowmobiling in Scott County

Special Event Policy & Application

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Upcoming conservation events!

Monday, July 6
Saturday, July 11
Monday, July 13
Tuesday, July 14
Saturday, July 18
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