Boone's abundance of parks allows for many recreation opportunities. From large timber parks to neighborhood playgrounds, a delightful outdoor experience awaits everyone.
Boone City Parks operates 14 parks and 1 cemetery.
Hold your pointer over the yellow dots to see park name and what facilities are in each park.
Boone City Parks offers three enclosed shelters available for rental - J.B. McHose Shelter located a ¼ mile south of the main entrance, the Boy Scout Cabin located a ¼ mile north of the Hwy. 30 rest area, and the Floyd Gutterridge Shelter House located 3 blocks west of Story St. on Park Avenue.
J.B. McHose Shelter - Seating capacity 120, 100 chairs, 14 folding tables. Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, sink with cold water. Fireplace. Flush toilets near by. Close to playground, softball diamond, swimming pool, kids fishing pond, hiking trails, tennis and volleyball courts. Building is not heated or air conditioned.
Scout Cabin - Seating capacity 80, 60 chairs, 10 folding tables. Stove, refrigerator, sink with cold water, fireplace, pit toilets outside. Close to playground, hiking trails and kids fishing pond. Building is heated for year round use. No air conditioning.
Floyd Gutterridge Shelter - Seating capacity 50, 40 chairs, 6 folding tables. Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, furnace and water outside. Pit toilet outside. Close to playground, hiking trails and horse arena. Building is heated for year round use. No air conditioning.
Renter Responsibility: Renter will be billed for any damage or clean up costs. Building must be cleaned before vacated. Renter may remain at building for one hour past park closing time for clean up purposes only. Park closes at 11 p.m.
Put away all folding chairs and tables.
Set all picnic tables outside.
Make sure stove, water and lights are turned off. Leave refrigerator on.
Put out fires. (NOT WITH fire extinguisher)
Shut and lock all windows and doors.
Sweep the floor and set garbage outside.
Clean up litter outside associated with your group.
Return the key and report any damages in writing.
Fire Extinguisher: Each building is equipped with an all purpose fire extinguisher for your safety. Please do not discharge extinguisher unless necessary.
Cancellations : Please inform me of your cancellations as soon as possible. Rental fees are non-refundable.
Key Pick Up: Pick up key the day before for weekday renter. Weekend renter should pick up key on Friday. Come to the Park Office at 724 Lincoln Avenue during regular business hours of 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Best time is 11:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. Out of town renters may pick up key on day of rental. Come to Boone City Parks (sign) parking lot at 724 Lincoln Avenue. Key will be in Key box next to office door. Please call ahead for other arrangements.
Reservations: Reservation can be made up to one year in advance.
This open-air pavilion has been divided into 3 sections to accommodate multiple group usage. Colored lines are painted on the floor.
1.Blue Section- South half of pavilion and to include the stage, includes 20 tables.
2.Red Section - Northwest quarter of pavilion, includes 10 tables.
3.Green Section - Northeast quarter of pavilion, includes 10 tables.
Rules:
1.Share extra tables with non- reservation park users outside of the pavilion.
2.If part of pavilion is not rented, usage is on a first come - first served basis.
3.Renters can only use their rental area.
4.Grills are on a first come, first serve basis.
5.Electricity is to be shared by all.
6.Noise and music is to be kept low so all can enjoy.
7.Reservation can be made up to one year in advance.
To make reservations call the Park Office at (515)432-6454 or by e-mail atjrouse@city.boone.ia.us
Rental Rates
Payment is due 2 weeks from date reservation is made.
½ day 1/2 dayEntire day
before 3 p.m.after 3 p.m.7 am - 11 p.m
J.B. McHose Shelter $40.00 $ 40.00 $70.00
Scout Cabin $25.00$ 25.00 $40.00
Gutterridge Shelter $20.00$ 20.00 $35.00
Herman Pavilion:
Blue Section $30.00$ 30.00 $60.00
Red Section $15.00$ 15.00 $30.00
Green Section $15.00$ 15.00 $30.00
Entire Pavilion $55.00$ 55.00 $110.00
Heating months add $10.00 (October - April )
Rental Fees are Non-Refundable
Banquet Table Rental - $5/table for weekend (You pick-up at Park Office and return)Picnic Table Rental - $5/table for weekend (You pick-up at Parks Office and return_
Ball diamond rental - $30/day. (Preparation not included)
All shelter reservations may be made one calendar year in advance
(Example - Next year if you want to use the shelter on May 25, you make make
that reservation no earlier thatn May 25 of this year)
Rental Fees for next year are subject to change
To make reservations call the Park Office at 515-432-6454
