Linn county conservation to host open house for new wanatee park lodge
Residents can tour the facility at Wanatee Park and learn about its use for local gatherings.
Linn County residents planning weddings, reunions or meetings may soon have a new option at Wanatee Park.
Linn County Conservation will hold an open house for the new event lodge on July 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2130 Linn County Home Rd, Marion, IA. The county announced.
The lodge is intended for public use, including private rentals, according to the same release.
"We are excited to finally open the doors to the public and show off this beautiful new facility. It’s a great addition to Wanatee Park and will provide a wonderful space for the community to gather for years to come," said Dennis Goemaat, Linn County Conservation Director, in the announcement.
The event gives Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents a chance to see the space before bookings open.
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- 1.Linn County Conservation to Host Open House for New Event Lodge — Linn County, Iowa
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