WAUKON CITY PARK

City Park Campground Information

Ray Shelton, Park Maintenance Supervisor

>The Waukon Lions Club donated time and funding in 1983 to help construct the present campground facility. There are 26 campsites with water and electrical hookups and a large overflow area suitable for tents. The showerhouse/restroom facility was constructed by the Lions Club and a sewage disposal site is available. Reservations can be made by calling the Park and Recreation Office at (319) 568-6420. The camping fee includes firewood and showerhouse/restroom use. Fees are as follows: Tent $7.00, Trailer or Mobile Home/ $10.00, Electric/Water Hookup $3.00.

City Park Shelter houses

The City Park, established in 1938, currently has seven shelter houses with an eighth under construction. The facilities are named for either a family or organization that was instrumental in their construction and are available for all sorts of gatherings. A reservation system was instituted in 1995 to make it easier for the public to plan and host their events. When not posted as reserved, the shelter houses are available on a first come-first serve basis. While no fees are charged to make a reservation, users are urged to make a monetary donation to the City Park by depositing an envelope with a donation into the campground depository pipe at the Park exit. The pipe is checed daily by the Park staff. Donations can also be sent to Waukon City Hall, to Park and Recreation Director, 101 Allamakee St. To make a reservation, call the Director at (319) 568-6420.

One of the oldest shelter houses in the Park was built by the local Jaycees in the early 1960's. The Jaycee Shelter is located just north of the Pat Gallagher Memorial Softball Field and provides roof cover for around a dozen picnic tables, with more tables around the outside. The shelter has both water and electricity available, with cooking grills nearby.

The Thomson Shelter is located in the central park area, southeast of the Aquatic Center and was donated by Lester "Bill" Thomson. Water and electricity are available and cooking grills are nearby, and it also has a unique rock fireplace grill.

The Leschensky Shelter was donated by the John Leschensky family in memory of John's wife, Marianne. It is located in the south end of the Park and provides picnickers an excellent view of "Indian Springs", the new Park pond. The location, surrounded by trees, gives a very natural setting and also provides an access point to new walking and bicycle trails. The Leschensky Shelter is the only one without electricity, but with running water and plenty of shade.

The Kiwanis Club was resonsible for constructing two smaller shelters known as Kiwanis 1, located near the large flagpole, and Kiwanis II situated along the east highway border. Both have electricity and are ideal for family picnics or smaller reunions.

One of the Park's newest and largest shelters is the Sweeney Shelter, donated by the Ray Sweeney family in memory of their parents Ray and Monica. The shelter is located close to the main entrance, north of the Jaycee Shelter. The shelter is extra wide and can accommodate three rows of tables for large gatherings. Water and electricity are both available.

The Ke Pa Co Shelter was donated by Keith and Pat Sander. It is located just southeast of the Aquatic Center fence and has a unique octagonal gazebo design. It provides a good spot for a family picnic or place to relax while waiting to pick up swimmers.

Park shelter houses help make events fun and easy!