The Central Park Nature Center is located within Central Park.  It houses the administrative offices for the Jones County Conservation Board.  Several educational displays and hands on activities are available for visitors.  The Nature Center is open most weekdays during regular business hours.  Call ahead to ensure availability.  From Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend the Nature Center is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM - 5 PM.


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 12:00 AM and check-out is before 12:00 AM.

Location

Central Park Nature Center

12515 Central Park Road

Center Junction, IA 52212

Phone: 563-487-3541

 

Central Park Nature Center


Amenities

  • A/C
  • Electricity
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Picnic Table
  • Restroom
The Central Park Nature Center houses the administrative offices for Jones County Conservation.  Educational displays and hands on activities are available to visitors.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Monday - Friday (Call ahead to ensure availability) Ph: 563-487-3541

Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend Open Saturday and Sunday from 1PM - 5PM.

 


Call for Availability

563-487-3541


Address

12515 Central Park Road
Ph: 563-487-3541

Center Junction, IA, 52212


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Where You'll Be


Jones County

Jones County Conservation is located in east central Iowa and features the Maquoketa and Wapsipinicon Rivers as two main outdoor recreation natural resources. Currently, Jones County Conservation manages over 20 parks, wildlife areas, trails and river accesses throughout the county - encompassing some 2,000 acres.

 

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