Yellow Banks Park - Open Shelter Rentals
- Dumpsters are located at shop, Shelter #1, Ballfield parking, and Shelter #3
- Large playground set between all three shelters
- Two ballfields available on first-come first-serve basis AFTER JULY
- Shelters rent for $45
- $100 deposit is required when having keg beer
- No electricity or water at any shelter
- Can rent shelters from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Reservations for shelters can be made on-line at
www.mycountyparks.com.
Shelter #1
2 - 36" grills
12 tables
Close to the two ballfields
Horseshoe pit (bring own horseshoes)
Open area suitable for volleyball and softball
Dumpster in parking area
60 yards to pit latrine
Shelter #2
2 - 36" grills
12 tables
Overlooks Des Moines River Valley
Approx. 400 yards to playground and two ballfields
Horseshoe pit (bring own horseshoes)
Largest open area of all shelters
Accessible portable toilet in parking area
Shelter #3
2 - 36" grills
12 tables
Most scenic view of City of Des Moines and Des Moines River Valley
Approx. 500 yards to playground and two ballfields
Horseshoe pit (bring own horseshoes)
Smallest open area (not suitable for volleyball or softball)
Parking limited to 25 cars
Trail to bluff overlook close to shelter
Pit latrine by parking lot - not handicapped accessible
Dumpster in parking area