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Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt



Chichaqua Longhouse


Chichaqua Longhouse
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The rustic Longhouse is an enclosed facility that is popular for family reunions, company picnics, weddings, and other group functions.  It has a modern kitchen, restrooms, (10) 60" round tables, (4) 8' long x 36" wide rectangle tables, chairs, outdoor barbecue grills, heat and air-conditioning.  The Longhouse is also accessible.

Reservations must be made 3 days in advance of the date of reservation. For example to make a Saturday reservation, you must reserve the facility no later than Tuesday of that week.

Please be sure to read the Facility Contract to understand our Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy prior to making your reservation.


Location

Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt is located at 8600 NE 126 Avenue, Maxwell.  Turn south onto NE 80 Street off of NE 134 Avenue.  Northeast 80 Street will turn left onto NE 126 Avenue, you will see the park entrance sign at this point.  Watch park signs.  The Longhouse will be to your left.  Select the map identifying location of park shelters found under the "Related Items" section.

GOOGLE MAP LOCATION

  • Click on "Get Directions"
  • Right-click on Shelter
  • Click on "Directions to Here"
  • Enter your location

Amenities

  • 30' x 60' Inside Area
  • 16' x 20' Kitchen Addition
  • 22' of Counter Top
  • Sink with hot and cold water
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric stove and oven
  • Barbeque grill/shelter outside kitchen
  • Restrooms - accessible 
  • Tables and Chairs for 120 people
  • 100' x 200' Parking Area (Up to 75 Cars)
A/C
Electricity
Handicap Accessible
Heating
Kitchenette
Microwave
Picnic Table
Refuse cans
Restroom
Table with chairs

Fees

  • $130/day
  • Reservation may be made up to TWO YEARS to date in advance.
  • Rental must be in the name of a person who is 18 years of age or older who will be present at the facility for the full term of the reservation.
  • If beer or wine will be at facility, rental must be in the name of a person who is 21 years of age or older who will be present at the facility for the full term of the reservation.
  • Any renter having keg beer is required to pay a $100 deposit to the ranger on the day of the event and prior to the beginning of the event.
  • Only one reservation is allowed per day.
  • Additional fees may apply with special events.
YOUTH GROUPS 

An organized youth group may reserve the Chichaqua Longhouse for overnight use.  The fee for organized youth groups to use the Longhouse overnight is $65 per night.  Youth group reservations must be made through the Conservation Office at (515) 323-5370. 

Hours of Operation & Seasons

  • The Longhouse is available for rent year round.
  • Reservations may be made up to TWO YEARS to date in advance.
  • One may utilize the Longhouse from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Closures

Holidays that the Longhouse is not available for reservations are Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.

Permits

  • All Rules & Regulations of the Polk County Conservation Board are in effect.
  • All laws of the State of Iowa are in effect.
  • Keg beer requires a deposit of $100.
  • Polk County Conservation Board's liability insurance excludes the use of aircraft on park property including hot-air balloons, planes, helicopters, ultra-lights, and parachutes.
  • Special Event Permit Application must be completed for such things as dunk tanks; carnivals; erecting large tents; horse-drawn carriages; generators; power saws; chain saws; power tools of any kind; public address system whether fixed, portable or vehicular-mounted; inflatable bouncers; smoker grills; extra picnic tables; extra parking; or weddings.
  • Special events require a 45 day prior approval.
  • Special Event Permit Application can be found under the "Related Items" section.
  • For more information on special events please call the Conservation Office at (515) 323-5370, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

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