Amphitheater - Briggs Woods Park

Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course | Hamilton County, IA

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    • Non-Refundable - However, if you need to cancel your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule within 12 months of the rental. Changes must be made 15 days in advance of reservation.
    • DAMAGE & CLEAN-UP DEPOSIT - I understand that I must provide a deposit check in the amount of $40 at least two weeks in advance to Hamilton County Conservation. Further, if I fail to do so, I may become ineligible for utilizing this facility.

    Rental Contract Agreement

    By your agreement with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older (21 years or older if you are including a keg beer permit) and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group you have listed. You further agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence or omissions of the members of your group while utilizing said facilities.

    Additionally, you agree that you have read and understand the CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICIES concerning this reservation, and have also read and understand the FACILITY CONTRACT information.

    You are reserving a facility in a Hamilton County park. ALL COUNTY PARK RULES AND STATE LAWS ARE ENFORCED. Further, if this reservation includes keg beer, you agree to comply with Section 123.47 of the Code of Iowa regarding the possession of beer by minors. Contact the us at the number listed on your reservation confirmation email if you have any questions about park rules, policies or special requests.

    FAILURE TO CLEAN UP THE FACILITY OR SURROUNDING AREA AS OUTLINED, OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PARK RULES OR STATE LAWS MAY RESULT IN ENFORCEMENT ACTION and LOSS OF DEPOSIT.  Hamilton County Conservation may take any legal action necessary to recover damages to county property.

    CHECK-IN TIME:     6:00 AM                CHECK-OUT TIME:     10:00 PM

    CLEAN-UP
    You are required to cleanup the facility and grounds and return them to the condition you received them. Plan to have your facility cleaned and people departed prior to your scheduled checkout time.

    TRASH
    Hamilton County Conservation observes a Carry-in Carry-out trash policy.  Renters are required to take their trash with them.  Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

    VISITORS
    All visitors (other than registered overnight campers) must depart the area by 10:30 PM, park closing time.

    SMOKING 
    Hamilton County is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings.

    PARKING
    Parking is confined to designated visitor parking areas. If you anticipate more vehicles than spaces provided, please contact us in advance. No parking or driving off roadways.

    DIRECTIONAL SIGNS & DECORATIONS
    Temporary, free standing directional signs are allowed - not to be attached to park furniture, signposts or other facilities. Decorations are allowed as long as they are free standing or not affixed in a manner that would damage a facility. Generally tape is acceptable while tacks and staples are not. Special care should be taken with helium balloons so that they do not "escape" or become entangled in ceiling fans located within buildings.

    BEER AND WINE
    Only beer with an alcohol content of 5% or less by weight and wine with an alcohol content of 17% or less by weight may be consumed in county parks. Drinking of these beverages is not permitted on roads or in parking areas. Hard liquor and wine with an alcohol content in excess of 17% by weight or other alcoholic liquors are NOT to be consumed in county parks.

    KEG BEER - IS NOT ALLOWED in cabins or campgrounds. It is permissible to have keg beer in conjunction with a lodge or shelter reservation. (Special fee and permit required) 

    MUSIC
    Bands, disc jockeys and other amplified sources of sound are allowed. It is recommended that you work out the details for your amplified music in advance of your event with the park ranger. All sources of sound must be turned off by 9:00 PM. "Quiet hours" are observed in the parks between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    PETS
    Are PROHIBITED in all lodges and cabins.

    Cancellation Policy

    Please consider this policy prior to purchasing your facility reservation.

    Cancellation must be made 10 days prior to your reservation, otherwise YOU WILL FORFEIT 100% OF ALL RESERVATION FEES PAID. ALL cancellations or requests for refunds cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (515) 832-9570.

    Refund Policy

    Please understand at the time of booking your reservation that you immediately prohibit other people from reserving & utilizing that facility - they therefore go elsewhere to locate a facility for that date. We will observe a NON-REFUNDABLE reservation fee policy with the following exceptions: 

    • Accident, serious injury or death of an immediate family member
    • Travel conditions where a substantial risk is required in order to travel such as a winter storm where a travel advisory has been issued
    • We are unable to provide your facility (or like facility) in operable condition for the date of your event

    ALL requests for refunds cannot be done online and must be made by calling the Conservation Office at (515) .

    The Amphitheater at Briggs Woods Park is located at the beach area overlooking the lake, with ample parking.  A cement pad and electricity is at the base of the amphitheater.  A grill and fire ring are nearby also.  

    Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 06:00 AM and check-out is before 10:00 PM.

    Location Located at the beach at Briggs Woods Park.

    Amenities

    • Carry in/carry out refuse
    • Dump station
    • Electricity
    • Firewood available
    • On-site resident host
    • Picnic Table
    • Restroom
    • Shower facilities
    • Open air (not enclosed) picnic shelter - 2 tables
    • One charcoal grill outside
    • Electric 
    • Portable Restroom nearby
    • Water hydraunt
    • Lighting available for evening use
    • SEASON:  April 1 - October 31

    Fees

    • $40 for the day
    • $40 refundable deposit    
    • Mail Deposit to:  Hamilton County Conservation, 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA  50595
    • Reservations may be made up to TWO YEARS in advance.
    • Online reservations are charged a $4 transaction fee.
    • Rental must be in the name of a person that is 18 years of age or older who will be present at the facility for the full term of the reservation. (21 years of age is there is to be wine or beer present at the event)

    Hours of Operation & Seasons

    This is a seasonal facility, available for reservations from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm daily from April 1 thru October 31.  (NOTE: When not reserved, the shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis)

    • Park Hours are 5:00 am to 10:30 pm
    • Reservations should plan to have their event concluded, cleaned-up and exit the park by 10:30 pm 

    Address

    2490 Briggs Woods Trail
    Ph: 515-832-9570

    Webster City, IA, 50595

    Closures

    Not available for reservation after October 31 and prior to April 1 on an annual basis.

    Permits

    • All laws of the State of Iowa are in effect.
    • Smoking is prohibited
    • Keg beer is prohibited without an agreement and having paid a $100 fee
    • Clean-up of facility must be completed no later than 10:00 pm
    • We have a No Refund policy; however, if you need to cancel your reservation you have one opportunity to reschedule. Be sure to read the Facility Contract for details.
    • Please contact the office for additional information - 515-832-9570

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    Where You'll Be

    Hamilton County

    The Hamilton County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and manages 19 individual parks, wildlife areas, and river accesses - collectively encompassing over 2,000 acres. In addition, several major creeks and the Boone River flow through the county providing numerous water recreation opportunities.

    TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, please consider donating to the Hamilton County Conservation Endowment Fund.  www.desmoinesfoundation.org/hamiltonconservationendowment

    • Donations may also be sent to:  Enhance Hamilton County Foundation, 501 Bank St, Webster City, IA 50595
    • This is an Endow-Iowa qualified fund, and donors are eligible to receive a 25% Iowa tax credit. Once the donation is in the fund, they will receive an acknowledgement letter of the gift and the tax credit paperwork to complete. 

    All of our Areas are open to the public.  Explore the Natural Resource Areas with a hike or bird watching.  The following areas also allow public hunting:

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