- Mount Pleasant, IA
McFarlane Shelter
McFarlane shelter is an open-air shelter with the capacity to seat 100 people. The beautiful surroundings, combined with a playground & a volleyball court make this an ideal place to hold any of your events. The north side of the shelter is enclosed and also has a serving counter.
!NOTICE! Black Hawk County Conservation is in the process of replacing the existing playground near the shelter with more modern equipment. Depending on construction timing there may be no playground equipment available at this location during your rental. You are welcome to utilize the playground located in the campground. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience while we work to improve McFarlane Park.
Additional tents, dunk tanks, bouncy houses or any other additional structures are prohibited.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 06:00 AM and check-out is before 10:30 PM.
Location McFarlane shelter is located in McFarlane Park.
Amenities
- Electricity
- Fire ring
- Handicap Accessible
- Picnic Table
- Pressurized water
- Restroom
- The capacity to seat 100 people
- Fire ring
- Electricity
- Water
- Pit vault restrooms in close proximity
- Playground
- Volleyball court
- Basketball hoop
- Horseshoes
- Lights for night time use
- Serving counter
Fees
McFarlane shelter rents for $55/day.
If you decide to cancel, there is no refund.
A date change will be allowed ONE time only & can only be made by calling the Conservation Office at (319) 433-7275 and will be assessed a $25 administrative fee.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
McFarlane shelter is open from spring through fall, weather permitting. This shelter can be reserved from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Address
13619 King Road
Ph: 319-342-3844
La Porte City, IA, 50651
Closures
McFarlane Shelter is open seasonally.
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Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County Conservation offers individual parks, including 7 developed parks, wildlife areas & water recreation on over 9,000 acres of land in Black Hawk County, located in Northeastern Iowa. There is also educational & recreational programming offered at Hartman Reserve Nature Center located in Cedar Falls. Throughout all of the areas there are opportunities for camping, cabin & lodge rentals, picnicking, biking, hiking, hunting & so much more!
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