Great Western Park Shelter House

The shelter house at Great Western Park is available to rent year-round as has a furnace and A/C unit. The shelter holds approximately 75 people and includes a kitchenette area equipped with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator. There is a total of 12 6ft tables and 72 chairs, along with picnic tables outside. When you rent the facility, you rent it for the day. You may check in any time after 8:00am and stay no later than 10:00pm. All CCCB parks close at 10:30pm so we do ask that everything has been cleaned up and guest have exited by 10:00pm. To make reservations for the shelter contact the Carroll County Conservation office at (712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org. Reservations can be made on a rolling calendar basis (one year in advance).

GREAT WESTERN PARK SHELTER HOUSE RATES

Daily Rate: $75.00

Non-Profit organization rate available 

     Refundable security deposit - $50.00 per event on a separate payment

Once you have contacted the Carroll County Conservation office to make a reservation, we will then email you an invoice along with our rental agreement, which are due back within 15 days of making the reservation. We accept the rental fee by cash, check or credit cards (+ credit card fees added), the refundable security deposit does have to be cash or personal check, and the rental agreement can be mailed or emailed back to our office.

RESERVATIONS
To make a reservation please contact the Carroll County Conservation Office at:
(712) 792-4614 or email office@carrollcountyiowa.org.
 Reservation can be made on a rolling calendar basis (one year in advance) beginning at 8am. Reservations can be made in person during office hours or by phone call or email.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS

- The renter is responsible for complete cleanup of the shelter house, there will be a check out list to be completed at arrival. If you checkout list is not completed, you will forfeit your entire refundable security deposit, no exceptions.
- Renter must be 21 years of age or older to rent the facility or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Maximum capacity of guest may not exceed 160 guests at one time.
- Park Hours are from 5:00am until 10:30pm, quite hours are enforced between 10:30pm and 5:00am
            -Carroll County Conservation Parks closes at 10:30pm, this includes the roadway, all traffic through after 10:30pm is monitored.
- Pets must be always kept on a leash no longer than 6ft or kenneled, NO PETS ALLOWED INSIDE ANY CCCB FACILITY. Park users must immediately clean up after their pets. Violators will be ticketed.
- Kegs are not allowed at any of Carroll County Conservation parks or facilities.
DECORATIONS 

 Outdoor decorations are allowed if they are temporary, free standing directional signs are allowed, they are not allowed to be attached to park furniture, signposts, trees or other facilities.
Indoor decorations Table Decorations ONLY other decorations are allowed as long as they are free standings or not affixed in a way that would damage a facility or any walls/woodwork (tape, tacks, staples, and command hooks/strips can all cause damage). It is your responsibility, as the renter, to remove all decorations.

- Event tents are not allowed, a small shade tent is ok to be used.
 ALCOHOL BEVERAGES
Carroll County Conservation does not provide or sell alcohol.
You may bring your own wine, beer, or other drinks to serve at your event. If you or a vendor will be selling alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, liquor) at your event, you or your vendor will need to have a liquor license. It is the renter’s responsibility to determine if a liquor license is required for the event they are having, and they must follow all state and local laws regarding liquor license requirements. If your event does require a liquor license, you must provide a copy of this document to the CCB office at least 30 days prior to your event.
No minors under the age of 21 may be served any alcohol. By serving alcohol at your event, you assume responsibility for any damages, injuries or other problems that may arise due to the consumption of alcohol. 

TABLES & CHAIRS
There are 12 six foot rectangular tables and 72 chairs available, all tables and chairs are stacked when entering the facility and will need to be put back at the end of your reservation. You will need to provide your seating for an outdoor event. ALL TABLES & CHAIRS MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.

KITCHENETTE
•standard-size refrigerators
•Stove
•Microwave
•outlets
•Coffee pot standard size

RESTROOMS
are located near the parking lot

Carroll County Conservation currently manages over 2,700 acres at 27 different areas.