West Lake Park
West Lake Park is a 620 acre facility offering four lakes for fishing and/or swimming. A boat dock, parking lot, handicap fishing dock, beach area, and paddle boat rentals are available for the water enthusiast. For the landlubbers - the park offers picnic facilities, playground areas, modern restrooms and two campground areas with electrical, water, and/or sewer hook-ups. Both camping areas have handicap accessible comfort stations.
West Lake Park
14910-110th Avenue
Davenport, Iowa 52804
563-328-3281
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Monday, January 20, 2025 - 12:00am to 11:59pm
Scott County offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Come join Wapsi River Center staff and learn to create your own health and home products made with natural ingredients. Making your own natural products is more sustainable, customizable, and it's FUN! At this program we will make soap, lip balm, and hand sanitizer. We will also discuss recycling, upcycling, and reducing your footprint on the planet! Participants must be 5 years and older. The program costs $8/person for supplies
Online registration is required. Please click the link to register: Health & Home
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi Center Staff for a FREE outdoor adventure in snowshoes. Snowshoes are weight rated for both adults and children. Waterproof boots are suggested.
This program is dependent on weather and site conditions.
To register, click on Wapsi
Sunday, February 2, 2025 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Join our ranger staff for a morning of ice fishing. Bring a bucket or chair to sit on and we will provide the rest! We will pre-drill the holes, provide bait, poles, and will discuss the types of fish you may catch and equipment being used. We welcome all ages and experience levels for this free event. Anyone 16 years and older must have an Iowa fishing license. For questions please call 563-328-3282.
To register, click on Ice Fish.
Saturday, February 1, 2025 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Join Wapsi Naturalists to discover the wonders of winter at the Wapsi River Center. Please dress accordingly, waterproof boots are suggested.
Space is limited. Online registration is required. Please click the link(s) below.
Session 1: 9:00 am to 10:30 am - Cross Country Ski or Snowshoe*
Session 2: 10:30 am to Noon - Cross Country Ski or [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi Center Staff for a FREE outdoor adventure in snowshoes. Snowshoes are weight rated for both adults and children. Waterproof boots are suggested.
This program is dependent on weather and site conditions.
To register, click on Scott County Park.
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 10:00am
Learn how to identify and attract backyard birds! Plus learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count. At the end of the program, you will make take-home pine cone bird feeders to hang in your own backyard. Bird watchers of all ages can participate in this FREE program.
Register on line at Backyard Birds.
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the winter wild edibles available during this time. After the hike, put your cast iron cooking skills to the test and make pancakes served with hickory syrup and tea out of our foraged ingredients over a campfire!
Online registration is required: Wild Edibles
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
Join Wapsi Center Staff for a FREE outdoor adventure in snowshoes. Snowshoes are weight rated for both adults and children. Waterproof boots are suggested.
This program is dependent on weather and site conditions.
To register, click on Wapsi
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 1:00pm
Discuss the history of syruping, tree identification, and learn how to gather sap! Fun for the whole family.
Space is limited so register online now at Maple
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 1:00pm
Discuss the history of syruping, tree identification, and learn how to gather sap! Fun for the whole family.
Space is limited so register online now at Maple
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time. New
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal)
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time.
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $12.00 to $14.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:15pm Central Time. New
Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position:
Conservation Department (Seasonal) $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:15pm Central Time. New