Rentals
Island Park Beach House
218 Center Street in Island Park
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Beach House Layout
Additional Interior Photos
VIRTUAL BEACH HOUSE TOUR
The rental season for the Beach House is May 1st - October 15th
When renting the facility for private events here are your options to choose from:
• The East or bridge side, which can hold up to 120 people in a banquet style seating if desired.
• The entire building with banquet style seating for around 180.
Each side has a stainless steel serving counter and a sink with hot and cold water available for use. The facility comes with the appropriate number of tables and chairs located in storage rooms on either side of the facility. A garage door separates the two sides. Men’s and women’s rest rooms are located on the east side of the building with access from the outside of the building and are available to the general public using the trails or park. Windows open easily for great ventilation and an enjoyable view of the park and river. Ceiling fans will help move the air in an effort to keep the inside of the building cool on the hot summer days ahead. A small deck/patio is available with the respective ends on the river side of the building.
Rentals can be made up to one year in advance in person at the Cedar Falls Recreation Center located at 110 East 13th Street in Cedar Falls. Those interested in inquiring about available dates can call the Rec Center at 319-273-8636 to obtain that information.
Fees
East or bridge side:
Mon–Thurs $125.00
Fri-Sun & All Holidays $200.00
Entire building
Mon–Thurs $175.00
Fri-Sun & All Holidays $275.00
Keys/Deposit
- A deposit check of $500.00 is required for east side or $750.00 for the rental of the entire building.
- You may pick up your electrical key at the Rec Center up to 36 hours in advance of a rental and leave your deposit.
- Deposits can be picked up 3 business days after your rental if no damage is done and your KEY IS RETURNED.
- Please remember the park, and thus the building by ordinance, closes at 10:30pm so plan accordingly.
Beach House Renters
- Must be at least 21 years of age to rent the facility.
- Understand the facility can only be used from 8:00am thru the park closing at 10:30pm.
- Understand they are responsible for picking up all refuse and removing all bags of trash by closing time the day of the rental and placing it in the dumpster provided.
- Understand that they may NOT use any form of tape, nails, hooks, thumb tacks, staples, sticky tacky substance or like products on walls, windows, doors, ceiling, or fans.
- Understand they may not enter the building before 8:00am, store items overnight either before the rental or after the rental and must remove all items by 10:30pm.
Picnic Shelters
Location and detailed listing of Cedar Falls Parks
- Reservations for the any Cedar Falls Park Shelters can be taken at The Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness Center, 110 E. 13th St, Cedar Falls, 319-273-8636 or on-line
- Park hours are 7:00am-10:30pm.
- You must be 21 years old to rent the facility.
- Shelters with Electricity will have it turned on for the summer months
Gateway Celebration Shelter
- Rentals can be made up to one year in advance in person at the Cedar Falls Recreation Center located at 110 East 13th Street in Cedar Falls. Those interested in inquiring about available dates can call the Rec Center at 319-273-8636 to obtain that information.
- The shelter is located at Gateway Park on N. Main & 1st St.
- Detailed information about Gateway Park.
- You must be 21 years old to rent the facility.
Fees
Mon-Thurs $70.00
Fri-Sun & Holidays $110.00
Keys/Deposit
- A deposit check of $250.00 is required.
- You may pick up your electrical key at the Rec Center up to 1 Day in advance of a rental and leave your deposit.
- Deposits can be picked up 3 Business days after your rental if no damage is done and your KEY IS RETURNED.
Recreation Center
Based on availability. Reservations may be made by calling the Rec Center (319)273-8636 Monday-Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm or emailing christine.anderson@cedarfalls.com
PAYMENT DUE UPON BOOKING.
Full Facility:
$100/hour plus $25/hr staff costs
- After Hours Only
- Includes: Gyms, Activity Room, MPR, Racquetball Courts,Track
- NO: Steam Rooms,Sauna,Exercise Room,Meeting Rooms
(Lockerrooms based on what rental is held)
Activity Room
$25 per hour
Ping Pong, Pool Table, Air Hockey, Large Screen TV, Skater Game
Multi-Purpose Room
$25 per hour
Fit Gym/Main Gym
http://www.cedarfalls.com/321/Gymnasiums
Cedar Basin Band Shell
- Applications to use the Cedar Basin Band Shell may be Picked up at the Rec Center.
- Must be at least 21 years old to rent the facility.
- May not be used for a profit making event.
- The park closes and you must be out of the park at 10:30pm.
- Please allow up to 14 days after form submission before a decision will be made on your request.
- Anyone planning on having amplified music must get a noise variance from Cedar Falls Police Operations, which can take up to one week to receive.
Keys/Deposit You may pick up your electrical key 1 Day prior to your rental and leave your deposit. Your deposit can be picked up 5 Business days after your rental if no damage is done and your KEY IS RETURNED.
Fees: Daily $75.00
Damage Deposit: $200.00
Ball Field Rentals
- Lions Field
- Pfeiffer Park East & West
- Birdsall Softball Fields 1-4
- Birdsall Baseball Field
- Washington Field
- Robinson-Dresser Turf Field
- Orchard Hill Field
- UNI Baseball Field
- Diamonds are prepared at various times throughout the day for Rec Center Leagues, stay off infields that are game ready.
- Ballfield schedules posted on www.cedarfalls.com/ballfieldschedule
- If you have problems with park users honoring reservations, please call the Police Department (319-273-8612). Ordinance Article III, Section 22-53 and Article IV, Section 24-71.
ALL BALL FIELD CONTRACTS:
- AS IS Rentals
Ballfields are available for for a 1 1/2 hour time slot for practices. $8.00/Time Slot. 1 Per Day. You may book up to 2 weeks out. Field Maintenance is not guaranteed. - CONDITIONS OF USE FOR AS IS PRACTICE RENTAL:
1. The field will not be prepped or any guarantees regarding their basic state.
2. The field may or may not have bases out or have been graded.
3. User will assume responsibility for the cost of any damage or disrepair occurred by the user group during use of the facility.
4. User will determine if conditions are safe for play.
5. No lights, No vehicles allowed on fields.
6. No Refunds or Reschedules. Any changes require an additional rental.
7. When Necessary "As Is" rentals may be rescheduled, relocated or refunded for priority use or maintenance. - Tournament/Private/Game Reservations
May be made by calling the Rec Center at (319)273-8636 or emailing brock.goos@cedarfalls.com
Weekend/Holiday Rental Fee:
Birdsall Park Complex $110.00
Pfeiffer Park Diamonds $130.00
Deposit:
The $150.00 Maintenance/Security Deposit is due upon pickup of the key or by 12:00pm the business day prior to the rental. Deposit will be refunded upon return of key no more than three working days of the event and confirmed adherence to above requirements. - CONDITIONS OF USE FOR GAME RENTAL:
1. The recreation division will provide initial maintenance of fields prior to start of event. Licensee will be required to pay $15.00 per staff hour beyond initial Set-up.
2. The user will assume responsibility for the cost of replacement or repairs for any damage occurred by the user group during the use of the facility.
3. The user will leave said premises in the same or better condition than when they took charge of it. This includes playing, spectator, parking areas and restrooms.
4. No vehicles allowed on softball fields.
5. Recreation Division Staff have the authority to cancel or delay games or tournaments if weather and field conditions warrant.
6. No games may begin after 10:00pm
DEPOSIT: The $150.00 Maintenance/Security Deposit is due upon pickup of the key or by 12:00pm/noon the business day prior to the rental. Deposit will be refunded upon return of key no more than three working days of the event and confirmed adherence to above requirements.
REFUND POLICY: If the Recreation Center is notified more than 5 business days prior to the event, start date, shall be charged the higher amount of either $10 or 40% of the fee paid. If the Recreation Center is notified 5 business days or less prior to the event, start date, there shall be no refund.
POOL RENTALS

The Falls Aquatic Center
Booking Availability: Starting at 8:45pm for a 2 Hour Party
Fees: *Lifeguards are Provided
- Safari Falls $220.00
- Rock Falls $345.00
- Safari Falls & Adventure Falls $445.00
- Rock Falls & Adventure Falls $545.00
- Entire Facility $645.00
- + Open Concession Stand $35.00 per hour
- Fees are for a 2 hour private party outside regular rec swim hours
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Holmes Pool and Peet Pool
Booking Availability: Outside Open Rec Swim Hours
*Holmes Pool is available year round
*Peet Pool is available during the Cedar Falls school year
Fees: *Lifeguards are Provided
- $65.00 per hour for parties up to 75 people
- $80.00 per hour for parties over 75 people
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