Our Mission:

The Polk County Conservation Board's mission is to provide the citizens of Polk County with quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and long term protection of Polk County's natural heritage.

Board Packets, Agendas & Minutes

Employment Opportunities

Nature Podcasts

Park and Trail Closure Information
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Campground
Great Western Trail (more information)
Jester Park Campground (#3, #6,
and lower portions of #2 and #4)
Sycamore Trail
Trestle to Trestle Trail

The Ankeny to Woodward Trail is under construction and is expected to open in the Fall of 2008. For your own safety, please stay off the trail while construction is in progress.