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
Book NowUse 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
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