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McFarlane Shelter

13619 King Road
Ph: 319-342-3844
La Porte City, IA, 50651

McFarlane shelter is an open-air shelter with the capacity to seat 100 people. The beautiful surroundings, combined with a playground & a volleyball court make this an ideal place to hold any of your events. The north side of the shelter is enclosed and also has a serving counter.

!NOTICE! Black Hawk County Conservation is in the process of replacing the existing playground near the shelter with more modern equipment. Depending on construction timing there may be no playground equipment available at this location during your rental. You are welcome to utilize the playground located in the campground. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience while we work to improve McFarlane Park.

Additional tents, dunk tanks, bouncy houses or any other additional structures are prohibited.

Location

McFarlane shelter is located in McFarlane Park.

Amenities

  • The capacity to seat 100 people
  • Fire ring
  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Pit vault restrooms in close proximity
  • Playground
  • Volleyball court
  • Basketball hoop
  • Horseshoes
  • Lights for night time use
  • Serving counter
Electricity
Fire ring
Handicap Accessible
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Restroom

Fees

McFarlane shelter rents for $55/day.

If you decide to cancel, there is no refund.

A date change will be allowed ONE time only & can only be made by calling the Conservation Office at (319) 433-7275 and will be assessed a $25 administrative fee. 

Hours of Operation & Seasons

McFarlane shelter is open from spring through fall, weather permitting. This shelter can be reserved from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Closures

McFarlane Shelter is open seasonally.