Shelter reservations can be made online using MyCountyParks.com.

Instructions on how to make an online reservation.

All shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis, if not otherwise rented.
Shelter rental fees are non-refundable.

Special Use Permits – are required to hold any event that meets one or more of the following criteria. The application must be filed with Muscatine County Conservation at least 45 days before the event. There is a non-refundable application  fee of $25 and proof of liability insurance is required.

1. Any event where 100 or more people are expected to attend.
2. Weddings and/or Receptions
3. Any event that charges admission

Contact the Muscatine County Conservation Office for a Special Use Permit.

Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area

Shelter #1 – Chicken Creek

This Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area shelter is near the park entrance in the Chicken Creek picnic area. It features seating for 60-80 people, electricity (no lights), upright grill and ground level fire ring, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit and adequate parking. This area also offers bank fishing, a handicapped accessible fishing dock, boat ramp, playground and vault toilets.
Fee to reserve: $25

Shelter #2 – Cedar River Boat Ramp

This Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area shelter is near the concrete boat ramp on the Cedar River. It features seating for 60-80 people, electricity (no lights), upright grill and ground level fire ring, horseshoe pit and adjacent parking. Nearby features include a vault toilet and public campgrounds.
Fee to reserve: $25

Two additional shelters, one in the Chicken Creek picnic area and a second near the River campground, are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Discovery Park Picnic Shelters

Shelter #1 – Near the Environmental Learning Center

This Discovery Park shelter is located near the Environmental Learning Center. It features seating for 80-100 people, electricity (no lights), adjacent parking and a modern restroom (water available at the restroom). This shelter has green space for play and access to the trail system in the park.
Fee to reserve: $40

Shelter #2 – Near the Playground & Harmony Lane Entrance

This Discovery Park shelter is near the Harmony Lane park entrance and is located adjacent to the new playground, making it a great location for birthday parties. This shelter has seating for 50-70 people. There is a modern restroom with flushing toilets nearby (seasonally, water is turned off from approximately October 15-April 15 each year).
Fee to reserve: $40

Shelter #3 – Near Discovery Pond and the Cedar Street Entrance

This Discovery Park shelter is near the Cedar Street park entrance. This small shelter has seating for 15-20 people. It offers a beautiful view of Discovery Pond and is located on the Discovery Park trail system. There is a nice  latrine nearby that is the only outdoor restroom at Discovery Park that is open year-round.
Fee to reserve: $20

Jack Shuger Memorial Park

Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow offers a large shelter with seating for 50-60 people. Nearby features include a large playground, boat access to the Cedar River, drinking water, and vault toilets.

Fee to reserve: $25