Shelter Reservations

Reservations for Shelters may be made online, by phone at 515-462-3258, or in person. Online reservations are pending until WPR approval, at which time your payment will be processed. Shelters can be reserved for a specific amount of time, in 2-hour blocks. Reservations are accepted up to 1-year in advance. An additional reservation fee of $50 will be applied for Weddings and large groups, in addition, do a daily rate. Refunds are allowed if cancellation is made at least 30 days prior to use. A cancellation fee of $10 applies.

Visit the Reserve Shelter Online page.

City Park North Shelter

  • $35 for 2 hours
  • $50 for 4 hours
  • $65 for 6 hours
  • $105 for all-day

This large, 65 by 40 feet open area has all the amenities including restrooms, 12 picnic tables, electrical outlets, a fireplace, and a charcoal grill. A timer switch automatically turns lights on/off for evening use.

  • If you are wanting to utilize the Service Road for unloading/loading only, you must pick up the key the Friday before your scheduled reservation by 3:00 PM at City Hall.  Key is to be returned to the Utility Drop Box, located outside of City Hall at conclusion of your reservation.
City Park North Shelter

City Park South Shelter

  • Rental includes the Open and Enclosed $35 (2 hours), $50 (4 hours), $65 (6 hours), $105 (all day)
  • If you are wanting to utilize the Enclosed area, you must pick up the key the Friday before your scheduled reservation by 3:00 PM at City Hall.  Key is to be returned to the Utility Drop Box, located outside of City Hall at conclusion of your reservation.

The facility includes:

  • An enclosed portion, 18 by 28 feet, with boarded windows that can be opened, a fireplace with wood, electrical outlets, and five rectangle  tables & 16 folding chairs 
  • An open portion, 30 by 30 feet, with 9 picnic tables, 4 fireplaces, and electrical outlets
  • A charcoal grill is also available. 
  • The restrooms are not attached but are located close by. 
  • A timer switch turns the lights on/off for evening use
City Park South Shelter

City Park Arbor Shelter

  • $25 (2 hours)
  • $35 (4 hours)
  • $45 (6 hours)
  • $80 (all day)

This 1920s structure overlooks the hedge maze and covered bridge. The facility includes 4 picnic tables in the shelter, electric outlets, 4 more tables, and a large grill on both the North and South patio.

City Park Arbor Shelter