Icelandic State Park
Pioneer Heritage Center
Icelandic State Park's Pioneer Heritage Center features permanent and temporary displays about the area's rich ethnic settlement. Hours are:
- Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day—Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- May & September—Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m..
- Off-season (November through April)—Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday closed; Sunday 1-5 p.m.
2010 Special Events
Saturday, Feb. 27: Sportman’s Club Fishing Derby on Lake Renwick.
Monday, May 31: Military Appreciation Day – Free admission, no daily vehicle fee on Memorial Day in honor of past and present service men and women.
Saturday, June 5: National Trails Day – Guided hikes at 9:30 a.m., 4 p.m. and a night hike at dusk. T-shirts and other door prizes at each hike.
Saturday, June 12: Saturday Night at the Hall – Dinner outside the Akra Hall at 6 p.m. under large tents followed by a concert inside the Hall.
July 16-18: Christmas in July – Campsites are decorated for Christmas. Decorating Contest, Christmas Movie and Bike Parade for the kids.
August 6-8: Kids’ Weekend – An entire weekend totally devoted to kids with crafts, games, entertainment, contests, and lots of excitement.
Sunday, Sept. 12: Pioneer Machinery Show - Machinery parade, threshing, tractor pull, kids peddle pull, entertainment, displays, and breakfast. All located at the Pioneer Machinery Site. (Across the road from Icelandic State Park.)
Sunday, Nov. 21: Christmas Open House/Visitor Appreciation Day – The Pioneer Heritage Center will be decorated with trees, lights and a variety of Christmas displays. This event is our annual Visitor Appreciation Day, vehicle entry fees are waived for this event.
Winter Activities - Cross country ski trails are groomed through the Nature Preserve and campgrounds, ice fishing on the lake, sledding hill near the boat ramp area.
Interpretive Activities
Weekend interpretive activities, including hikes, campfire programs and Dakota Explorers, are held every weekend during the summer. Information is posted on the campground bulletin boards.
