Buena Vista County is in discussions with the Iowa DNR to convert a state park on the Southwest corner of Storm Lake to a county facility.

Conservation Director Greg Johnson says Casino Beach Marina would be the county’s first lakeshore property.

Johnson says the county has long-term visions of making those 20 acres more usable for the public.

Johnson said the conversation started several years ago when Buena Vista County inquired about operating the park on behalf of the state.