The Bob Heun Shelter at Kennedy Park is available for rent on a reservation basis for graduation parties, family reunions, weddings, and seasonal parties. Reservations can be made in advance up to 2 years before the date of use. The shelter is equipped with a refrigerator, sink and microwave. It has air conditioning, heat, and bathrooms.  There are 12 (8ft long) rectangle tables and 97 chairs provided

For a 3D tour of the Bob Heun Shelter House, click here!


Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 06:00 AM and check-out is before 10:30 PM.

Location Kennedy Memorial Park
1415 Nelson Ave
Fort Dodge Ia 50501

The shelter is centrally located near the swimming beach and overlooks Badger Lake.


Amenities

  • A/C
  • Electricity
  • Fire ring
  • Fireplace
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Heating
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Pets prohibited
  • Picnic Table
  • Pressurized water
  • Restroom
  • Swimming nearby
  • Table with chairs
Shelter can hold up to 100 people.
Pets prohibited in the shelter.
Swimming beach located down the hill from the shelter. No lifeguard on duty.


Fees

Rental Rates 
Fri/Sat/Sun $300.00 / day
Monday - Thursday $150 / day

December - February 
Monday - Friday  $100/day 
No weekend rentals 

 


Hours of Operation & Seasons

Daily
6:00 am - 10:30 pm


Address

1415 Nelson Ave
Ph: 515-576-4258

Fort Dodge, IA, 50501


Closures

Shelter is not available for rentals on Saturday & Sundays during the months of December, January & February. 


Availability


Where You'll Be


Webster County

The Webster County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and is home to the Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center and John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The Webster CCB collectively manages 24 areas, memorial sites, wildlife areas and prairies - encompassing over 2,000 acres within the county.

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