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Construction

Construction/renovation projects are scheduled in several of our state parks. They range from upgrading campgrounds to building cabins, renovating shelters to repairing parking lots and sidewalks. Following is a list of the major construction projects being undertaken and their proposed completion dates.

Please be aware that some of these projects will require the closing of specific facilities and that heavy equipment may be in operation within the parks. Construction vehicles, both small and large, may be on the roads. Please respect fencing and warnings to stay out of construction zones for both yours' and the contractor's safety.

When planning a park visit it is recommended that you call the park to confirm completion dates since construction is weather dependent.

Construction & Renovation Information

Park

Project

Start Date
Estimated Completion Date
(Dates dependent on weather.)
Geode State Park - Henry County
The beach area is undergoing a renovation with building of a new shelter and adding a playground. Construction is anticipated to be completed sometime during the recreation season. The beach area will remain open during this time and should not be affected other than where the new shelter is being placed. (updated10/20/09)
April 25, 2008
Summer, 2009
George Wyth State Park - Black Hawk County
The Canfield, Rotary, and Fisher open shelters will not have functioning bathrooms until approximately June, 2010. The beach remains closed. Please check back at this website or contact the park office at 319-232-5505 for updated information. (posted 10/20/09)
July 28, 2008
unknown
Green Valley - Union County
The lake renovation project is well underway. The lake is 12 feet below normal pool and will remain that way throughout the spring and fall, so the beach and boat ramps will remain closed for the rest of the 2009 recreation season. The fishery has been renovated and restocking has taken place. In-lake projects such as fish habitat structures, shoreline improvement, jetty and boat ramp repairs have been completed. Reconstruction of the spillway is nearly complete. The campground and cabins are closed until the campground renovation is complete. The campground and cabin work will be done this summer and fall, but probably not available for use until the beginning of the 2010 recreation season. For additional information contact the park office at 641-782-5131 or via email at green_valley@dnr.iowa.gov. (updated 10/20/09)
November 17, 2008
late Summer, 2009
Honey Creek State Park - Appanoose County
A major road construction project will begin July 7, 2009. The entire 7 miles of park road will be reconstructed which includes widening, paving and adding bike lanes. On August 3, 2009, the campground, camping cabins and shelters 2 and 3 will close. The main boat ramp will remain open through Labor Day weekend when the rest of the park will close. On July 7, 2009 shelter 1 will close. The project will continue through the winter and hopefully normal park activities will resume in April 2010. Check this map for specific dates and road closures. Please check back for updates or contact the park office for additional information. (updated 10/20/09) varies
April, 2010
Ledges State Park - Boone County
The Canyon Road is closed to vehicle traffic. Plans are to re-open in April, 2010. (posted 11/4/09)
11/4/09
April, 2010
Lewis & Clark - Monona County
New Interpretive Center - Under construction. Park remains open.
In progress
Unknown
Walnut Woods State Park - Polk County
The campground is scheduled to reopen March 1, 2010. Upon reopening, the unpaved surfacing may still be soft and campers are requested to minimize vehicle traffic on the grass areas as much as possible. (posted 10/20/09)
July, 2008
Spring, 2010




 

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