Turkey Ridge Shelter

Rental Contract Agreement

Ringgold County Conservation

Shelter Reservation Agreement

Reservations:  Reservations can be made up to (1) year in advance of the current month of the current year. All shelter reservations must be made 5 days prior to the requested reservation date. Reservations may be made online at mycountyparks.com (starting October 2021) or by calling the Ringgold County Conservation Board at (641) 464-2787.

2)         Shelter Fees and Accommodations

•          Enclosed Shelters

i.          $50.00 – Full Day

ii.         Electrical Outlets and Lights

iii.        Windows Open for Ventilation

iv.        7 Picnic Tables

v.         Food Bench Along One Wall

vi.        Water Hydrants Located Nearby

vii.       Standing Grill

viii.      Playgrounds Located Nearby

ix.        No Smoking

•          Open Shelters

i.          $25.00 – Full Day

ii.         Roof

iii.        Electrical Outlets and Lights

iv.        4 Picnic Tables

v.         Standing Grill

vi.        Water Hydrants Located Nearby

vii.       Playgrounds Located Nearby

Rules and Regulations. Failure to comply with Ringgold County Conservation Board rules and regulations will prevent future reservations from being issued and serve as cause for revocation of current reservation, at which time the entire group shall be required to vacate the premises.

By your agreement with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older (21 years or older if alcohol will be present) 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 facility.

Additionally, you agree that you have read and understand the CANCELLATION POLICY, REFUND POLICY and all facility rules contained in this document concerning this reservation.

You are reserving a facility in a Ringgold County Conservation area. ALL COUNTY PARK RULES AND STATE LAWS ARE ENFORCED. Contact the Park Office if you have any questions about park rules or policies. Failure to clean up the facility or surrounding area as outlined or failure to comply with park rules and state laws may result in enforcement action. Ringgold County Conservation may take legal action necessary for noncompliance or to recover damages to county property.

CHECK-IN TIME: After 8:00 AM                        

CHECK-OUT TIME: Before 10:00 PM

Rental Period

Shelters will be rented for the full day only, no half day rentals.

Getting into facility

The shelter is available to you at check-in time. The park staff will have your shelter marked as “RESERVED” prior to your arrival.

Clean-Up

You are required to clean up the facility and surrounding area and return them to the condition you found them. Plan to have the facility cleaned and persons departed prior to check-out time.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in all buildings.

Parking

Parking is confined to designated parking areas. No parking on or driving off roadways. If you anticipate more vehicles than dedicated space provided, please contact the park office in advance.

Decorations and Directional Signs

Temporary, free standing signs are allowed…Do not attach to park furniture, signposts or buildings. Do not affix decorations with nails, staples, heavy tape or any other substances that can mar or harm facility. Special care is to be taken with balloons so they do not escape. Remove ALL signs and decorations.

Alcohol

NO kegs are allowed in the park. NO hard alcohol allowed.

Music

Do not disturb others in the park… you may be notified by park staff to lower the noise level if they deem it is too loud. All sound sources must be turned off by 10:00 PM.

Refuse

Remove all trash (including small trash such as confetti) to the trash receptacle near your facility or take it with you. DO NOT use fire rings or grills as trash receptacles.

Pets

Pets are allowed and must be on a leash not to exceed 6’ at ALL times. You are required to clean up after any pets in your group.

Special Activities

Inflatable play equipment, pools, slip and slides, carnival activities, large smoking or grilling equipment and tents are prohibited. Considerations may be allowed by calling the park office.

Date Changes

All reservation date changes must be made by calling the park office at least 7 days prior to your reservation date. You may change dates one time and changes must be for the same year as the original reservation.

Cancellation or Refund

ALL funds will be forfeited should you choose to cancel your reservation. Refunds will be allowed if one of the following occurs:

1)      The National Weather Service has issues severe weather and travel is not recommended.

2)      Ringgold County Conservation is unable to provide your facility or a similar facility on the day of your event.

Cancellation Policy

100% of funds paid for reservation will be forfeited if cancelled.

Call the Conservation Office at (641)464-2787 for all cancellations.

Refund Policy

There are no refunds

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation or Refund

ALL funds will be forfeited should you choose to cancel your reservation. Refunds will be allowed if one of the following occurs:

1)      The National Weather Service has issues severe weather and travel is not recommended.

2)      Ringgold County Conservation is unable to provide your facility or a similar facility on the day of your event.

Cancellation Policy

100% of funds paid for reservation will be forfeited if cancelled.

Call the Conservation Office at (641)464-2787 for all cancellations.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy

There are no refunds