While searching to collect Devonian fossils, visitors may also wander through native prairie which made Iowa an agricultural leader. View the beehive kilns utilized by the Rockford Brick & Tile Company and learn how they helped the expansion of agriculture. The Visitor Center contains exhibits on all of the various aspects of the Park.
Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve & Center

Location
1227 215th Street
Rockford, Iowa 50468
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Contact
Phone: 641-756-3490
fpcenter@myomnitel.com
Hours:
Park Open Daily-Sunrise to Sunset Center Open Weekends 1:00PM - 4:00PM Center Closed October 27th, 2025 to May 1st, 2026Admission:
No Admission Fee, Donations are accepted. Fees for guided tours (Field trips, bus tours, etc.). To schedule a field trip.-
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