Open Air Shelters
If you are looking for a lower-cost rental while still enjoying your beautiful parks, our open air shelters are perfect for your next event. Open air shelters are available for rentals from April-October. The shelters are first-come, first-served from November–March.
Open for Rentals
April 1–Oct. 31
Rental Times
10 a.m.–3 p.m. | 4–9 p.m.
Rental Costs
Half Day
$75 |
Per Time Block |
Discounted Columbus Resident Rate
$90 |
Per Time Block |
Non-Resident Rate
Full Day
$150 |
Per Time Block |
Discounted Columbus Resident Rate
$180 |
Per Time Block |
Non-Resident Rate
*Rental fees are non-refundable.
Online Rentals
Check Availability for Open Air SheltersRentals must be requested no less than 7 days prior to the event date.
Book an Open Air Shelter NowIf a reservation is made in error and a location or date needs to be changed, please call our office to make these changes.
Fairwood Park
Number of shelters available: 3
- Shelter #1 – First shelter as you enter the park
- Four tables under the shelter, two additional tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal Grill
- Shelter #2 – Second shelter in the middle of the park (near the playground)
- Four tables under the shelter, three additional tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal Grill
- Shelter #3 – Last shelter in the rear of the park
- 10 tables under the shelter, three additional tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal Grill
Flatwood Park
Number of Shelters Available: 1
- Three tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Hiking trails
Griggs Park
Number of shelters available: 2
There are a total of six open air shelters available at the Griggs Reservoir. #5 and #6 are available to reserve and #1-#4 are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Shelter #5 – Located on the east side of the reservoir near the intersection of Stratford Drive and Riverside Drive.
- Three tables under the shelter
- Wooded setting
- Ample green space
- Portable restroom
- Shelter # 6 – Located on west side of reservoir in Duranceau Park (3100 Thoburn Ave.)
- Six tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Wooded setting
- Ample green space
- Portable restroom
Hanford Village Park
Number of shelters available: 1
- Three tables under the shelter
Hoover Reservoir Park
Number of shelters available: 2
There are a total of seven open air shelters available at the Hoover Reservoir. #6 and #7 are available to reserve and #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Shelter #6 – Located on the west side of the reservoir in Area B near the intersection of E. Walnut St. and Sunbury Road.
- Six tables under the shelter, an additional four tables outside near the shelter
- Waterfront
- Portable restroom
- Shelter #7 – Located on the west side of the reservoir near the Red Bank Marina (6991 Sunbury Road)
- Five tables under the shelter, an additional six tables outside near the shelter
- Waterfront
- Portable restroom
Maloney Park
Number of shelters available: 1
- Six tables under the shelter, and an additional seven tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
- Playground
- Ball Fields
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
Mock Park
Number of shelters available: 1
- 14 tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing Set
- Basketball Court
- Trail
Nelson Park
Number of shelters available: 2
- Shelter #1 – Located closest to the park entrance
- Four tables under the shelter, an additional three tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
- Shelter #2 – Located farthest from the park entrance
- Four tables under the shelter, an additional three tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
Scioto Southland Park
Number of shelters available: 2
- Shelter #1 – Located closest to the parking lot
- Four tables under the shelter, an additional five tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
- Shelter #2 – Located closest to the sprayground
- Four tables under the shelter, an additional five tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
Summitview Park
Number of shelters available: 1
- Four tables under the shelter, an additional four tables outside near the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Ample green space
- Portable restroom
Walnut Hill Park
6001 E. Livingston Ave., 43232
Number of shelters available: 1
- Four tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Charcoal grill
- Portable restroom
Warner Woods Park
Number of shelters available: 1
- Eight tables under the shelter
- Charcoal grill
- Drinking fountain
- Playground
- Swing set
- Athletic facilities
- Ample green space
- Walking trails
- Portable restroom
Westgate Park
Number of shelters available: 1
There are two open-air shelters within Westgate Park. The one that is available to reserve is located near the pond. The shelter near the community center is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Shelter Near The Pond
- Eight tables under the shelter
- Pond
- Portable restrooms
Whetstone Park
Number of shelters available: 1
- Shelter #1 – Located in the lower portion of the park near the lower meadow (the first one you come to entering the park)
- Six tables under the shelter, an additional 10 tables outside near the shelter
- Portable restroom
Woodward Park
Number of shelters available: 1
- Two tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Basketball court
- Tennis courts
- Portable restrooms