<< back to listing

Easter Lake Shelter 5

2830 Easter Lake Drive
Ph: 515-249-1543
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Easter Lake Shelter #5 is an open air, accessible shelter located outside of Easter Lake Park.  This shelter offers an excellent view of one of the Lake's bays. There is  a small playground, accessible latrine, electricity, and drinking water. This shelter is the smallest of the five shelters offered at the park.  This shelter would be ideal for small private gatherings and birthday parties.

 

Reservations may be made up to 2 years but must be made a minimum of 7 days in advance of the date of reservation. For reservations within 7 days, please contact our office. 

Location

Park Address: Easter Lake 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, Iowa

 

Directions: Easter Lake Park is located at 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines.  Shelter #5 is located outside of Easter Lake Park, just east of the park entrance.

 

Park Map Link: PARK MAPS

 

Amenities

Capacity: 60

Area: full sun

Electricity/Lights: yes

Water Hydrant: yes

Grills:   One large double grill and one small grill (ADA)

Picnic Tables: 6  

Parking Spaces: 15 

Restroom: pit latrine

Restroom location: 15 yards to ADA concrete latrine

Playground: yes

Sand Volleyball Court with Net (ball not provided): no 

Horseshoe Pit: no

Dumpster Location (no trash cans are provided): parking lot

Other Amenities: Located 15 yards from lake

Carry in/carry out refuse
Electricity
Handicap Accessible
Picnic Table
Pressurized water
Restroom

Fees

Reservation Fee: $60

  • Only one reservation is allowed per day, per shelter.

Advance Booking Requirement:

  • Reservations may be made up to TWO YEARS to date in advance.
  • Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance. For reservations within 7 days, please contact our office. 

Alcohol/beer/wine Restrictions:

  • If beer or wine is present at the facility, rental must be in the name of a person who is 21 years of age or older who will be present at the facility for the full term of the reservation. No other type of alcoholic beverage is allowed. 
  • Any renter having keg beer is required to pay a $100 deposit to the Ranger on the day of the event and prior to the beginning of the event.

Youth Group Discounts: An organized youth group may reserve shelters at a discounted rate.  Please contact the Polk County Conservation Office at (515) 323-5300 for more information on how to receive the discount.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

April 15 through October 15

  • Reservations allowed.
  • One may utilize the shelter from 10:00 AM to sunset.
  • If the shelter is not reserved for a particular date, it is available on a first-come basis.

Closures

 October 16 through April 15 

  • No reservations allowed. Exceptions will be made for those events with a Special Event Permit. More information can be found on the facilities tab of our website: www.leadingyououtdoors.org.
  • All shelters may be used free of charge on a first come, first serve basis during park hours.