Frequently Asked Questions

Monday - Friday 9-5

Every Tuesday with regular garbage. Please have your items at the curb by 7 a.m.

69.10     No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City owned off-street parking area when snowfall is one inch or greater in accumulation within a 24-hour period unless the snow has been removed or plowed from said street, alley or public off-street parking area and the snow has ceased to fall.

105.5 section 5 Recreational Fires:  Open fires for cooking, heating, recreation and ceremonies, provided they comply with the limits for emission of visible air contaminants established by the State Department of Natural Resources.  Rubber tires shall not be burned in a recreational fire.

There are four public park shelters available within the City of Ventura. 

1)  West Lake Street Playground Park has a shelter, but does not have restroom facilities.  No reservations are necessary.  This park features unique play equipment items.  A climbing rock with face pulls, bounce buttons, swing set and a drinking fountain that also accommodates dogs.  This park is owned by the City of Ventura.  Please call the City Hall if you require further information at 641.829.3861.

2)  Harbor Inn Park shelter is located on South Main Street.  This shelter is located on the western shore of the lake.  This shelter does not have a reservation policy.  Brand new in 2011 is the handicapped accessible fishing jetty to compliment the existing jetty.  Restroom is available on site with a paved parking area.  The park is owned by the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources.  For more information please call 641.829.3847 or use this email address  McIntoshWoods@dnr.state.ia.us for McIntosh Woods State Park. 

3)  Lynn Lorenzen Park shelter is located on East Lake street.  This stelter is also located on the western shore of the lake.  There is a boat ramp, paved parking, basketball court, restrooms, and a shelter.  The park is owned by the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources.  For reservations and more information please call 641.829.3847 or use this link:  www.stateparks.com/mcintosh_woods.html

4)  McIntosh Woods State Park is located on East Lake Street.  This park has a shelter near the boat ramp.  This park features a beach, trails, cabin rentals (yurts), and camping.  The park is owned by the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources.  For reservations and information please call 641.829.3847 or  www.stateparks.com/mcintosh_woods.html