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The splash pad at Scott County Park Pool.

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT: Pool & Beach Schedule

The Scott County Park Pool, West Lake Beach and Boathouse are scheduled to be open daily for the season on Saturday, June 8th. The Pool will not be open June 3rd through the 7th. The Beach and Boathouse are open 4:00pm-8:00pm through Friday, June 7th. Season passes are available for purchase and...

Posted: June 3, 2019

photo of people on a boat at the fishing dock

Fishing Regulations Relaxed at West Lake Park

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax the fishing regulations at Lake of the Hills, Railroad Lake, Lambach Lake and Bluegrass Lake at West Lake Park starting April 1st to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lakes’ water levels are lowered this summer. Anglers with a...

Posted: April 1, 2019

Glynns Creek Golf Course Opening

Glynns Creek Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season (weather permitting) Friday, March 22nd at 10:00am. For more information and Tee times, please call.

Posted: March 20, 2019

Two instructors in the pool demonstrating a skill to a group of children sitting along the edge of the pool.

Learn to Swim at Scott County Park!

Scott County Park Pool is proud to be an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Provider. The Learn-to-Swim program is unique compared to other learn to swim programs. Classes are offered for children ages 3 years old and up. Students progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in...

Posted: March 1, 2019

Picture of a grown man and child on a boat dock with trout in a fishing net.

Trout Release

Plan to be at West Lake Park, Lake of the Hills, Gate 1 at 10:30am. 2,000 rainbow trout will be released with 200 tagged giving you a chance to win a great prize*! There will also be raffle prizes where any person at the event has a chance of winning a prize. Several sponsors will be available...

Posted: October 1, 2018

Archery Controlled Deer Hunt at Scott County Park

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 13, 2018 through January 10, 2019 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Tuesday, July 31st by 4:...

Posted: June 29, 2018

Water Quality Public Meeting

NEWS RELEASE - JUNE 14, 2018 The Scott County Conservation Board (SCCB) and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in coordination with FYRA Engineering, will host a public meeting on Thursday, June 28th at 5 p.m. at the Blue Grass Public Safety Building (606 Mayne Street in Bluegrass, IA...

Posted: June 15, 2018

Pollinator Workshop 2018

During this workshop, you will learn about The Great Sunflower Project. This citizen science project helps you better understand the cause and effect of the decline in bee populations. You get to participate in a pollinator count and then make an insect hotel that you can take home and install in...

Posted: June 1, 2018

Kayak Experience at West Lake Park

REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. Please keep an eye out for our upcoming events next quarter. Join Director/Naturalist Dave Murcia for an adventure with kayaks. Whether you are a beginner or regular paddler, come out to learn basics. Program includes all equipment use, covers safety, techniques, and...

Posted: June 1, 2018

Pollinator Workshop 2019

Learn about the cause and effect of the decline in bee populations through the Great Sunflower project . You get to participate in a pollinator count and then make an insect hotel that you can take home and install in your own garden using recyclable items. Please bring empty 1 or 2 liter bottles...

Posted: June 1, 2018

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