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Make your next party or family outing special by having it in one of West Des Moines' beautiful parks. Shelter rental reservations can be made beginning on the first business day of January each year.

Park Shelter

Capacity









American Legion Park

75 people









Brookview Park
     Brookview Park shelter rentals are unavailable June 1 - August 31, 2024, for parking lot construction.

50 people









Crossroads Park
     Playground at Crossroads Park is currently closed for renovation. Playground is anticipated to be open
     in Fall 2024. 

 (Rental of Crossroads Park shelter includes reservation of the adjacent open playfield.)

60 people









Fairmeadows Park

60 people









Pearson Park

Pearson Park shelter is currently unavailable for reservations in anticipation of major construction that will be taking place inside the park this season.  Shelter availability will be updated as soon as a construction schedule has been developed.  

60 people









Raccoon River Park

Biddle Rotary Shelter
Coneflower Shelter A
Coneflower Shelter B
Coneflower Shelter C

 

75 people
50 people
50 people
50 people









Valley View Park      75 people                     

When not rented, the shelters listed above are available for use on a first-come, first-served basis.  

All other park shelters are non-reservable but are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

You can view shelter availability and submit requests for a shelter reservation online.
Click on the button below to start now!

SHELTER REQUEST BUTTON

Information needed for rental requests:

  • Start time for event set-up
  • End time for event clean-up
  • Number of guests anticipated
  • Additional permit applications needed (if applicable)
  • Contact person/payor
    • Name, Birthdate, Address, Phone and Email
  • Payment method

Shelter reservations can also be made by phone with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express by calling 515-222-3444 or in person with cash, check, or credit card at the West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Administrative Office at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway. Office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m3. Monday-Friday.

 

Rental Rates: $15 per hour, 4-hour minimum - rental time must include setup, event and clean-up. 

  • Shelter reservation fees are non-refundable. There are no refunds for cancellations.
  • Changes in event date, time or location are subject to availability and will result in a $10 change fee.
  • Events impacted by inclement weather must contact the Administrative Office at 515-222-3444 for rescheduling options within 3 business days of the event. 
  • Changes due to inclement weather will still result in a $10 change fee.
  • Rescheduled dates must occur within the current calendar year.
  • Beer, wine, and canned cocktails are allowed in cans only, not to exceed 16oz. No glass bottled beverages or kegs allowed
  • NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED at Crossroads Park and Brookview Park.
  • Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all Park property.
  • Additional permits are needed for amplified sound (DJ, band, karaoke, etc.) or tent/inflatable (bounce house, etc.). The Amplified Sound Permit is only allowed at Raccoon River Park and must meet the guidelines and requirements for Special Events. Contact the Administrative Office at 515-222-3444 for more information.
  • The Park Shelter Rental Agreement serves as proof of your rental and event details. Please have it available during your rental.

For more information call 515-222-3444 or email parkrec@wdm.iowa.gov.

 

Open-air shelters that can be reserved, weather permitting, between April 15 and October 15, are located at the following parks: