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Jefferson County Park was established in 1977 and expanded in 1985 and 1989.  

Features of the park include: trails, hiking and biking, picnic areas, campground, camping cabins, nature center (Indian artifacts, aquarium, full time naturalist on staff), and wildlife viewing areas.

Special programs include: migratory bird hikes with guides, senior citizen trail rides, and summer programs for youth and senior citizens (O.W.L.S. : Older,Wiser,Livelier,Seniors) programs featuring guest speakers.

Located just south and west of Fairfield, the Jefferson County Park provides nature activites and a peaceful environment for everyone to enjoy!

Jefferson County
Conservation Board
(Managing over 1100 acres)

2003 Libertyville Road
Fairfield, Iowa 52556 - 8801

website: www.jeffersoncountyconservation.com 

Telephone: 641 - 472-4421
E-mail: jeffersonccb@lisco.com

 

Board Members
Terri Diers
Gene Parker
Wayne Parsons
Kathy Tollenaere
Cory Khelm

Staff
Dennis Lewiston - Director
Shawn Morrissey - Operations Manager
Ron Meyers - Park & Trail Technician
Therese Cummiskey - Naturalist & Newsletter Editor

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For Cabin Rental information and Shelter reservations,
call or e-mail us.

Updated:

[Jefferson County Park sign by Nature Center]
Park entrance

[Jefferson County Park information center]
Park information center

[wooden bridge in Jefferson County Park]



bridge through nature! shadows on the playground!

[touch table in JCP Nature Center]

 Fun for Kids!

Three turtles bathing at Nature Center at Jefferson County Park.

[small portion of animal diorama in JCP Nature Center]
Animal diorama in Nature Center

[cabins are available in season to use at Jefferson County Park]
Cabins for rental...

[one of the cabins available for rental]

[another of the cabins available for rental]

[this open-sides shelter house is great for get-togethers for friends, family, church, businesses]
Shelter house available!

[This shelter overlooks a pond and has great cooking facilities]
Shelter over pond!

[looking up at the shelter from the pond by the big rock]
Wintertime in Jefferson County Park.
Winter time at Jefferson County Park !
You can't drive through, but you can walk !
Ice fishing clinic at Jefferson County Park.  Ice fishing clinics are fun
for the whole family.

Be wise...

visit
Jefferson County Park !