Picnic shelters and Whalen Cabin reservations for 2018 can be made starting Tuesday

Shelter #1 at Phelps Park

The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department at 8:00 Tuesday morning will begin taking reservations for picnic shelters and Whalen Cabin for the 2018 season.

Each shelter reservation within the Decorah Parks System covers a 6-hour time period and costs $10.  Reservations for Mondays through Thursdays must be made and paid for 24 hours in advance; reservations for weekends must be made and paid for by 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before the desired weekend.  This is a reservation fee, not a user's fee.  Shelters not posted with a reserved sign may be used on a first come, first served basis.

Whalen Cabin, located in Phelps Park, may be rented for $40 for either 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. or from 5:00 p.m. until 10 p.m.; or for all day for $55.  The key must be picked up and rental agreement signed by 5:00 p.m. Thursday if you have a weekend rental, 24 hours in advance if renting Monday through Thursday.  Fees are non-refundable unless canceled two weekdays in advance.  Scout troops may use the cabin at no cost, however reservations must be made in advance.