One of Iowa’s leading nature centers, the Jester Park Nature Center is a gateway to experience Iowa’s natural environment. As a place where education and tourism intersect, this facility provides exceptional value to this region. Serving as the welcome center, portal to Polk County’s family of parks, and Jester Park’s new front porch, tourists, students, educators, families, and others connect through the nature center to the natural playscape and bison/elk exhibit, restored woodlands, Saylorville Lake, and a network of natural trails that will immerse people back into nature.

RESERVATIONS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Certain areas are available for reservations. For more information follow this link, www.jesterparknaturecenter.com or contact the nature center at (515) 323-5350.


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location The Jester Park Nature Center is located at 12130 NW 128th Street in Granger, Iowa. Admission into the nature center is FREE.


Amenities

  • A/C
  • Electricity
  • Heating
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
Please visit our interactive displays, live animal exhibits or simply sit by the fireplace. Please visit our website for current visiting hours.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Hours:

Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday | 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday (March - November) & Open Holidays | Noon - 4 PM

 

 


Call for Availability

515-323-5350


Address

12130NW 128th Street

GRANGER, IA 50109


Closures

Holidays Closed:
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Easter Day

Juneteenth
New Year's Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day


Availability


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