The Historic Depot, originally located on the train tracks of Ida Grove was moved to Moorehead Park in 1971. The Depot features a wood burning stove and a fireplace that was constructed with the original brick from the street surrounding the depot. The Depot is a great location for wedding and baby showers, family reunions, and birthday parties.
$40.00 rental fee per day - 9:00am to 10:30pm.
$4.00 processing fee per facility will be added at check-out.
Available for rentals year round. Moorehead Park and all facilities close at 10:30 PM.
Sledding hours of operation:
Sundays from 1:30-4:30 PM, when half a foot of snow is present.
By your agreement with theseterms and conditions, you represent that you are 21 years or older and that youare authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group you have listed.You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence oromissions of the members of your group while utilizing said facilities.
Additionally, you agree thatyou have read and understand the CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICIES concerningthis reservation, and have also read and understand the FACILITY CONTRACTinformation.
You are reserving a facility inan Ida County Conservation Board park. ALL COUNTY PARK RULES AND STATE LAWS AREENFORCED. Contact the Director if you have any questions about park rules,policies or special requests. Failure to clean up the facility or surroundingarea as outlined, or failure to comply with park rules or state laws may resultin loss of deposit and/or enforcement action. Ida County Conservation Board maytake any legal action necessary to recover damages to county property.
Rental Rules
CAPACITY: Max - 70 persons.
ARRIVAL TIME: The Depot will become available to renters at 9:00AM on the day of your reservation.
DEPARTURE TIME: The Depot must be cleaned and vacated by 10:30 PM,the same time Moorehead Park closes for the day.
GETTING INTO A FACILITY: Your facility key will be placed in a locked key safemounted to the wall of the facility near the facility door. To gain access toyour facility key, please follow these directions:
CLEAN-UP: Youare required to clean up the facility and grounds and return them to thecondition you received them. Plan to have your facility cleaned and peopledeparted by 10:30 PM. A check list of clean-up procedures will be posted on therefrigerator in the back storage area.
SMOKING: Ida County is a smoke-free environment. Smoking isprohibited in all buildings.
ALCOHOL: No keg beer allowed in the Depot.
PARKING: Parking is confined to designated parking areas.Parking is also allowed along the roadways. Please be considerate of other parkusers and make sure all roads are still passable for traffic.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS &DECORATIONS: Temporary, free standingdirectional signs are allowed – not to be attached to park furniture, signpostsor other facilities. Decorations are allowed as long as they are free standingor 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-stickadhesive is recommended). Special care should be taken with balloons so thatthey do not “escape” and possibly injure wildlife. Decorations such as glitterand confetti must be COMPLETELY cleaned up before departure.
REFUSE: Garbage and recycling will be removed by park staff in conjunction withyour reservation. All refuse must be placed in the containers provided. Youwill need to remove any refuse in excess of the capacity of these containers. Adumpster is located on the east side of the Ida County Conservation Board shop.
PERSONAL ITEMS: Ida County Conservation Board and staff are not responsible for the return of any items or belongings that have been left in the facility upon your departure.
FIREWOOD: Out of state firewood is NOT allowed. Please see state regulations on transportation of firewood.
PETS: Pets are prohibited in The Depot.
VISITORS: All non-registered visitors must leave the park by 10:30pm. To stay after hours you must be legally fishing or hunting, according to state regulations.
If you decide to cancel your reservation, you must call the Ida County Conservation Board office at (712) 364-3300.
Cancellations cannot be processed online.
You will forfeit 100% online processing fees.
Cancelations must be done a minimum of 14 days prior to the date on which the facility is reserved to qualify for a partial or full refund (see refund policy).
Reservations are not transferable and at the time of booking your reservation you immediately prohibit other customers from reserving and using the selected facility.
You must call the Ida County Conservation Board office at (712) 364-3300 to process all refund requests.
Refunds will be by check and issued to the person who paid for the reservation.
If you cancel your reservation 14 days or more prior to the reservation date 100% of your reservation is refundable.
If you cancel your reservation under 14 days but more than 7 days prior to the reservation date 50% of your reservation is non-refundable.
If you cancel your reservation less than 7 days prior to the reservation date 100% of your reservation is non-refundable.
A full refund will be granted at any time if the following occurs:
1) The National Weather Service has issued severe weather and/or travel conditions; at the discretion of the ICCB staff.
2) We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event.
3) Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member; at the discretion of the ICCB staff.
