Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 - 

A sunny August has helped construction crews and the hotel, golf and park staff make immense progress toward a mid-September opening for Honey Creek Resort State Park.

Thousands of gallons of water rushed into lodge this past weekend. Fortunately, the occasion was not due to inclement weather, but to the completion of the 15,000-square foot indoor water park. The water park has all of its water features installed, including a lazy river, two slides, lily pads and other fun features for the entire family.

The paving and sidewalks around the lodge have been completed, which made the moving of the furniture and materials into the lodge much easier. While the third and second floors of the lodge were being furnished with furniture, lighting and artwork, Wisconsin artist Brad Kaspari began installing commissioned art pieces within the lodge. The glass mosaics and art featuring Iowa fish and wildlife are spectacular.

Approximately 70 new electric golf carts have made their initial run on the 18-hole golf course and await for the course to be open for play. While unprecedented high water has caused challenges, the golf superintendent and his staff are working diligently to make the course a beautiful destination for this fall and next season.

Construction of 28 cabins at Honey Creek Resort State Park is well underway.  Veico Development and Construction, Inc. of St. Joseph, MO started the $5.06 million project in July and are slated for completion in the spring of 2009.