Lime Creek Nature Center & Conservation Area

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Overview

A nine-mile network of trails dissects a 440-acre area of upland timber, open fields, restored prairie, flood-plain forest, and limestone bluffs.

Location

Located off US Highway 65 just north of Mason City (3501 Lime Creek Road).

Features

Visitors will enjoy an impressive variety of mounted animals on display in the center, along with several aquarium displays of reptiles, amphibians, and fish.  A complete exhibit renovation in 2019 provides numerous natural resource displays and "hands-on" learning opportunities for all ages.

Hours

Park Hours are from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm every day of the week
Nature Center Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                      We are temporarily closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Fees

There is no charge to enter the nature center.