Trindle Park Open Shelterhouse

Trindle Park | Dallas County, IA

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trindle park shelter house with picnic tables electricity and playground

$35 /Day

Dallas County , IA

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    • I understand that if I cancel the reservation, 50% the rental fee will be returned only if the Dallas County Conservation Board is able to re-rent the facility for those same days.
    • I understand that I must be 21 years of age to rent this facility.

    Rental Contract Agreement

    • All trash must be removed by the party upon departure.
    • Minimum age to reserve a shelter is 21 years old.
    • Do not litter. Please pick up and remove all debris, including pieces of balloons, paper, etc.
    • Please be considerate of other park users. Do not play music too loudly or in any way affect others enjoyment of the area.
    • Drive slowly and carefully. Obey all posted signs.
    • May-October, Trindle Park hours are 8:00am-10:00pm. Restrooms are open.
    • November and April, Trindle Park hours are 8:00am-5:00pm. Restrooms are closed.
    • Trindle Park is closed from December-March. Restrooms are closed.
    • The shelter and park must be vacated before closing time.
    • Keg beer requires a special keg beer permit. Please contact DCCB at 515-465-3577 for details.
    • Please read the Special Event Permit located on our website to determine if your event requires it. Call DCCB with questions about this permit.
    • DCCB has the right to refuse rental privileges.
    • All rules and regulations of DCCB and the State of Iowa apply.

    Cancellation Policy

    You must contact the Dallas County Conservation Board office at 515-465-3577 to cancel your reservation. If you cancel the reservation, 50% of your rental fee will be returned only if the Dallas County Conservation Board is able to re-rent the facility for those same days. The business office is open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

    Refund Policy

    If you cancel the reservation, 50% of your rental fee will be returned only if the Dallas County Conservation Board is able to re-rent the facility for those same days.

    In 1973, the Dallas County Conservation Board purchased 24.57 acres of land from the George and Myrtle Trindle estate with the land to be used as a public park. A beautiful property, Trindle Park overlooks the city of Van Meter and provides a view for several miles.

    The Trindle Park Open Shelterhouse is an open-air shelter adjacent to a playground. It has electrical outlets and nearby modern restrooms. 


    Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 08:00 AM and check-out is before 10:00 PM.

    Location Trindle Park
    3555 Richland Circle
    Van Meter, Iowa

    From Interstate 80, take exit 113.
    Go south on County Road R16.
    Continue on R16, turning left at the T intersection.
    Turn right on Richland Circle. The park entrance is on the right.

    Amenities

    • A/C
    • Carry in/carry out refuse
    • Electricity
    • Pet Friendly
    • Picnic Table
    • Restroom

    This is an open-air shelter adjacent to a playground. It has electrical outlets and nearby modern restrooms. 

    Fees

    Daily Fee:  $35

    Please note that payments made through mycountyparks.com will appear as from "Dallas County Treasurer".

    Hours of Operation & Seasons

    In May-October, Trindle Park hours are 8:00am-10:00pm daily. Restrooms are open. 
    In November and April, Trindle Park hours are 8:00am-5:00pm daily. Restrooms are closed.
    In December-March, Trindle Park is closed. Restrooms are closed.

    The area must be vacated before closing time.

    Address

    3555 Richland Cir

    Van Meter, IA 50261

    Closures

    Dallas County Conservation Board
    14581 K Avenue, Perry, IA  50220
    515-465-3577
    Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
    conservation@dallascountyiowa.gov
    dallascountyiowa.gov/conservation

    Permits

    Please read the Special Event Permit located on our website to determine if your event requires it. Call DCCB at 515-465-3577 with any question about this permit.

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    Dallas County

    Dallas County Conservation is located in Central Iowa - just west of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The DCCB manages 20+ areas encompassing approximately 3115 acres of parks, wildlife areas, historic sites, trails and museums. If you are a hiker, biker, canoer/kayaker, hunter, angler, camper, history buff or just general nature enthusiast, we have something for you!

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