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 Cost

$75 for half a day

$150 for the full day

*Rental fees are non-refundable.

Online Rentals

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Use the book now button to check the availability of shelters.

Rentals must be requested no less than 7 days prior to the event date.

If 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

1392 Fairwood Ave., 43206

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

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Flatwood Park

6016 Alkire Road, 43119

Number of Shelters Available: 1

  • Three tables under the shelter
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails

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Griggs Park

2933 Riverside Dr., 43221

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

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Hanford Village Park

800 Alum Creek Dr., 43205

Number of shelters available: 1

  • Three tables under the shelter

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Hoover Reservoir Park

7701 Sunbury Road, 43081

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

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Maloney Park

1701 Joyce Ave., 43219

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

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Mock Park

2520 Mock Road, 43219

Number of shelters available: 1

  • 14 tables under the shelter
  • Playground
  • Swing Set
  • Basketball Court
  • Trail

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Nelson Park

430 N. Nelson Road, 43219

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

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Scioto Southland Park

3901 Parsons Ave., 43207

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

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Summitview Park

8420 Sawmill Road, 43065

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

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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

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Warner Woods Park

4790 Warner Road,  43081

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

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Westgate Park

455 S. Westgate Ave., 43204

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

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Whetstone Park

3923 N. High St.  43214

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

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Woodward Park

5147 Karl Road, 43229

Number of shelters available: 1

  • Two tables under the shelter
  • Playground
  • Swing set
  • Basketball court
  • Tennis courts
  • Portable restrooms

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