The Dale G. Bell Memorial Shelter is a fully-accessible, enclosed facility overlooking a 600-acre lake, known as Brown’s Lake, in Bigelow Park. It accommodates up to 85 people, and features a beautiful two-sided stone fireplace, heat and air conditioning, ceiling fans, 10 picnic tables, 3 serving tables, modern restrooms, and a food service area with a countertop, sink, refrigerator & microwave. Just outside is a concrete patio with a perfect view of the lake, 5 picnic tables, 2 double barbecue grills, parking for 25+ cars, horseshoe pits, and a playground area for the kids. A tornado shelter, fishing access, a swimming beach, a regulation sand volleyball court, and an open field for playing baseball, softball or soccer are also located nearby.
The Dale G. Bell Memorial Shelter is available to rent for a full day (9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.) between May 1st and October 31st for $120 for a full day. You do not have to use the shelter for the entire duration of the rental; however, the fees are not reduced for partial use. Reservations are taken up to two years in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: There are NO REFUNDS for cancellations; however, you will have one opportunity to reschedule your reservation upon payment of a $25 administrative fee.
Firewood is available for purchase.
If you have any questions, please contact Woodbury County Conservation at 712-258-0838 during normal business hours. (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Amenities
The Dale G. Bell Memorial Shelter is a fully-accessible, enclosed facility featuring a beautiful two-sided stone fireplace, heat and air conditioning, ceiling fans, 10 picnic tables, 3 serving tables, modern restrooms, and a food service area with a countertop, sink, refrigerator & microwave. Just outside is a concrete patio with a perfect view of the lake, 5 picnic tables, 2 double barbecue grills, parking for 25+ cars, horseshoe pits, and a playground area for the kids. A tornado shelter, fishing access, a swimming beach, a regulation sand volleyball court, and an open field for playing baseball, softball or soccer are also located nearby.
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A/C
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Electricity
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Fireplace
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Firewood available
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Handicap Accessible
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Kitchenette
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Microwave
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Pets prohibited
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Picnic Table
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Pressurized water
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Refuse cans
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Restroom
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Swimming nearby
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Wi-Fi