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.)
Big Creek State Park - Polk County	Due to necessary emergency repair work, all modern restrooms on the east side of the lake at Big Creek are now closed for the rest of the year. This includes the restrooms at the open picnic shelters. Reservations will no longer be accepted for Shelters A through H and Beach shelters 1 though 3. These shelters will be available on a first come/first serve basis. The two shelters on the west side of the lake, Inland Cat and Jollyboat, remain unaffected by the project and are available for reservations. Big Creek Marina, the parks concession operation will not be impacted by the project. For updated information contact the park office at 515-984-6473. (posted 4/30/10)	April 30, 2010	Unkown
Geode State Park - Henry County	The beach area will see construction of sidewalks and modifications of the beach shelter sewage system during the summer of 2010. The playground area will be fenced off to allow construction of sidewalks and for additional playground equipment to be installed. The beach area will remain open during this time with the exception of the area in the immediate vicinity of the playground. The beach shelter is available on a first come/first serve basis but restrooms and kitchenette will not open until sewer issues are resolved. (updated 4/12/10)	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 further notice. The beach remains closed. Please check back at this website or contact the park office at 319-232-5505 for updated information. (updated 7/19/2010)	July 28, 2008	unknown
Green Valley - Union County	The lake renovation project continues at Green Valley. The dredging project began in February of 2010 and due to extremely wet year has been on hold until August. Dredging will likely continue into the fall and early winter of 2010. The lake will remain 12 feet below normal pool until the dredging is finished, so the beach and boat ramps will be closed the entire 2010 recreation season. The fishery has been renovated and restocked. The fish are growing well but it will likely be another year before they reach an acceptable size. In-lake projects such as fish habitat structures, shoreline improvement, jetty and boat ramp repairs have been completed. The new overflow spillway is also finished. Another camping cabin has been added along with the two existing cabins. The renovated campground and new playground are open. Camping is on a first/come first/serve basis. Beginning in August road construction began on Green Valley Road and 140th St., the main roads into and around the park. The park is open during the road construction but access is from the north. From Creston take Cherry St. north to 110th St, turn west on 110th for one mile to Green Valley Road, turn south on Green Valley Road for two miles to 130th St., turn west on 130th St. The last three miles are on a gravel road. For additional information contact the park office at 641-782-5131 or via email at green_valley@dnr.iowa.gov. (updated 8/30/10)	November 17, 2008	Fall, 2010
Honey Creek State Park - Appanoose County	Construction is nearing completion. The main boat ramp is oepn. The North Campground and cabins will be open by Memorial weekend, 2010. The South Campground and the remainder of the park will be open by the end of June, 2010. For additional information contact the park office at 641-724-3739. (updated 4/12/10)	varies	April, 2010
Lewis & Clark - Monona County	New Interpretive Center - Under construction. Park remains open.	In progress	Unknown
Maquoketa Caves State Park - Jackson County	All caves at the park will be closed to public access beginning May 3, 2010 and will remain closed through this year and possibly longer. The campground, shelters, trails and interpretive center will remain open for use. Reservations are atill available for camping but no discount will be given due to the cave closures. (Posted 4/30/2010)	April 30,2010	Unknown