Shelter - Gander Lookout

Green Castle Recreation Area | Marshall County, IA

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Rental Contract Agreement

Rental Agreement By your agreement to these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older (21 years or older if alcohol is present) and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group you have listed. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence, or omissions of the members of your group while using the facility.  Additionally, you agree that you have read and understand the cancellation policies concerning this reservation and have also read and understand Marshall County Conservation Board (MCCB) rules. Rental Process To rent the Gander Lookout Shelter House at Green Castle, renters must reserve the shelter house online at www.marshallcountyconservation.com or in person at the Grimes Farm Conservation Center, located at 2349 233rd Street, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158. We will reserve the shelter once we receive a rental agreement and payment. Renters must pick up the key prior to the rental at the Grimes Farm Conservation Center during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After the rental, return the key to the center promptly. You can make reservations up to one year in advance. If problems arise with this rental after normal business hours, call 641-758-9777. Features and Amenities Gander Lookout Shelter is a 35 x 45 enclosed, unheated/non-air-conditioned shelter. Renters have access to picnic tables, electricity, an external water spigot, a drinking fountain, an unattached restroom, a wraparound deck, and a nearby playground. This facility does NOT have a refrigerator, microwave, or stove. Max occupancy is 100 people. Rental Period and Cost The shelter rental period is for the entire day, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at $100.00/day. Online reservations include an additional 4% processing fee. A $30.00 service fee applies to returned checks. Lost keys will automatically result in an additional $50.00 fee. Organized youth groups (Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and 4H clubs) may use this area free of charge. For these groups, please call 641-752-5490 to reserve the shelter. Cancellation and Refunds All reservations with Marshall County Conservation facilities are final. Reservations are non-refundable unless the following situations occur: 1.    The National Weather Service has issued severe weather conditions and advises against travel. 2.    We are unable to provide the facility in operable condition for the date of your event. Only the person who made the reservation can cancel it. You cannot cancel a reservation online; call 641-752-5490. Reservation Changes All reservation changes must be made by calling 641-752-5490 at least 30 days prior to your reservation date. You may change dates once, and it must occur in the same year as the original reservation. Clean-up You must clean up the facility and surrounding area and return them to the condition you found them, including removing all belongings by 10:00 p.m. This includes sweeping floors, cleaning tables, mopping up spills, and taking all garbage from inside and outside trash cans to the dumpster, located near the west exit of Green Castle Recreation Area. The shelter provides cleaning materials, including a broom, dustpan, mop, paper towels, and a bucket. Shut and lock doors and windows and turn off lights when leaving. Failure to clean up the facility or surrounding area as outlined may result in enforcement action, and MCC may take legal action necessary for noncompliance or to recover damages to county property. Decorations and Directional Signs Temporary, free-standing signs are allowed. Do not attach to park furniture, signposts, or buildings. Do not affix decorations with nails, staples, heavy tape, or any other substances that can mar or harm the facility. Use special care with balloons so they do not escape. Remove ALL signs and decorations.   No rice, confetti, glitter, silly string, artificial rose petals, or similar substances are allowed for decoration at the shelter. Real rose petals or other flower petals may be used for decorating purposes, but must be cleaned up and disposed of in the trash at the end of the event. If water balloons are used, all pieces of water balloons must be picked up. No open flames are allowed. Artificial candles are encouraged. Exceptions include birthday candles lit briefly before being extinguished. Remove all rental items and vendor equipment at the end of the event. All picnic tables must remain in the shelter or on the deck and be returned to the original location. Parking Parking is confined to designated parking areas. No parking on grass or driving off roadways. If you anticipate more vehicles than dedicated space provided, please contact the conservation center in advance. Alcohol and Smoking No person or group shall bring, use, or possess beer in a keg or any other container larger than two gallons without first obtaining a special use permit from the Director. Tobacco smoking and vaping are prohibited inside any portion of the building and must be done 25 feet away from the shelter. Music Bands, DJs, and other amplified sound and music are allowed. Do not disturb others in the park. Park staff may notify you to lower the noise level if they deem it too loud.  Pets Pets are allowed and must be on a leash not to exceed 6’ at ALL times. You must clean up after any pets in your group.  Special Activities Inflatable play equipment, pools, slip-and-slides, carnival activities, large smoking or grilling equipment, and tents are prohibited unless the director or their authorized representative approves them before the event. Shelters cannot be used for personal gain, including garage sales, dances, merchandise parties, markets, etc., unless the Director or their authorized representative pre-authorizes them. I have read and understood this agreement and the policies it contains. I understand that if I or any of the guests or vendors at this event do not comply with this agreement or the policies, the event may be immediately terminated by MCC, in its sole discretion, and all payments retained by MCCB. I understand and agree that, in addition, I will be responsible and liable to MCCB for any costs of damage that occur during my rental period or as a result of improperly locking up the facility after use. Marshall County Conservation will not be held responsible for any injury to person or damage to property arising out of or incident to the activities which are the subject of the rental and shall be held harmless against all liabilities, costs, and expenses which may arise in consequence of granting the shelter rental.  

Cancellation Policy

There will be no refunds for cancellations, however an alternate can be selected in the same calendar year.

Refund Policy

There will be no refunds for cancellations, however an alternate can be selected in the same calendar year.

Gander Lookout Shelter house is a large shelter house with picnic tables and a large deck located on the west side of Green Castle Lake.  The facility has outside running water, electricity, nearby hiking trails, and playground equipment.

Tnis shelter is not reservable online, please call 641-752-5490.  Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm

The Gander Lookout shelter will be closed for rentals during the winter season. Rentals will resume on or around April 1st 

 

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location Gander Lookout is located on the west side of Green Castle Lake.

Amenities

  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Refuse cans
  • Restroom
Gander Lookout Shelter house is a large shelter house with picnic tables and a large deck located on the west side of Green Castle Lake.  The facility has outside running water, electricity, nearby hiking trails, and playground equipment.

Fees

$100 a day - facility available from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

Gander Lookout Shelter may be reserved for $100 for a whole day.
Times of reservation are  10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The person reserving the shelter will be the one responsible for clean up of the shelter and the immediate area. This includes but is not limited to placing all trash generated as a result of the event in the provided trash cans or taking any such waste with them once they are done using the facility (carry in - carry out policy). The determination whether the deposit will be returned will be made by the park attendant immediately after the rental time has expired or if notified by the renter that they are leaving the park. If it is determined that any clean-up is necessary, with the exception of emptying the trash cans which is part of normal maintenance activities, none of the deposit will be returned.

Call for Availability

515-752-5490

Address

2891 Green Castle Rd

Gilman, IA 50106

Closures

Gander Lookout Shelter House closes at 10:00 p.m. 
* If you are interested in using the facility and would like to know its availability contact Marshall County Conservation at 641-752-5490

The Gander Lookout shelter will be closed for rentals during the winter season. Rentals will resume on or around April 1st.

Permits

Must complete Gander Rental agreement.

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Marshall County

The Marshall County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and home to the GrimesFarm and Conservation Center. Additionally, the Marshall County Conservation Board manages 33 individual parks, trails, natural area and historic sites encompassing over 2,800 acres across the county.

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