Grant Park Shelter

Rental Contract Agreement

Shelter Reservation

By your agreement with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older (21 years of age if beer or wine will be present at your event) and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group you have listed. You agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of the members of your group while utilizing said facilities. You agree that you have read and understand the cancellation policy concerning this reservation, and have also read and understand the Facility Contract information.You are reserving a facility in a Warren County park. All county park rules and state laws are enforced. Failure to clean up the facility or surrounding area as outlined, or failure to comply with park rules or state laws may result in enforcement action. Warren County Conservation may take any legal action necessary to recover damages to county property.

Cancellations

Please call the Conservation Office at (515) 961-6169 to inform us of a cancellation. Facilities with canceled reservations will be reopened for reservation for the date of a cancellation.

Reservation Changes

To change the date of an existing reservation, the request must be made at least one week prior to the reservation date. The new reservation date must be with two years of the date of the change request. A date change can only be made by calling the Conservation Office at (515) 961-6169. 

Check-In Time: After 8 a.m.

Checkout Time: Before 10 p.m.

Facility Access

This shelter is available to you at your scheduled check-in time.  Please adhere to your scheduled check-in and departure times

Parking

Parking is confined to designated parking areas. No parking or driving off roadways.

Visitors

All visitors (other than registered overnight campers) must depart the area by park closing time.

Refuse

Warren County Parks observe a “Carry In Carry Out” refuse policy. Renters are responsible for removal or refuse. 

Pets

Pets are allowed, but must remain on a leash at all times.

Camping

Camping is allowed in the designated areas.  No camping on or near the grass surrounding the shelter. Campers must register and pay on site. all camping is first come first serve. 

Clean Up

You are required to clean up the facility and grounds and return them to the condition you received them. Plan to have your facility cleaned and people departed prior to your scheduled checkout time.

Smoking

Warren County is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited in all WCCB manged areas as well as in all buildings.

Directional Signs and Decorations

Temporary freestanding directional signs are allowed and not to be attached to park furniture, signposts or other facilities. Decorations are allowed as long as they are free standing or not affixed in a manner that would damage a facility or any painted walls (tape, tacks and staples can cause damage to walls) The use of a no-stick adhesive is recommended.

Wildlife

Wildlife in our county parks are protected under the law and should be treated with respect and observed at an appropriate distance. Anyone found harassing an animal will be asked to leave. Special care should be taken with decorations like balloons so that they do not “escape” as this is a wildlife hazard; be sure to pick up your other small trash like straws, straw wrappers, can rings, etc., that could also pose a hazard to animals.

Alcohol

Beer, wine, and champagne are the only types of alcohol allowed in WCCB facilities. Hard liquor and keg beer are NOT allowed. You may not drink these beverages on roads or in parking areas.

Music

Bands, disc jockeys and other amplified sources of sound are allowed. It is required that you work out the details for your amplified music in advance of your event with WCCB Staff. All sources of sound must be turned off by 9:00 PM. “Quiet hours” are observed in the parks between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Special Requests

Certain activities or items require that you request and obtain special permission from the WCCB staff in advance of your event. These include, but are not limited, to the following: erection of special tents, inflatable play equipment, hog roasts, or carnival-type activities. Please contact the WCCB staff at (515) 961- 6169 for additional information.

Cancellation Policy

Please call the Conservation Office at (515) 961-6169 to inform us of a cancellation. Facilities with canceled reservations will be reopened for reservation for the date of a cancellation.

Refund Policy

Since there is not a cost associated with this shelter reservation, cancellations are accepted at any time prior to the reservation.