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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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 Avenue Columbus, OH 43206
Number of shelters available: 3
- Shelter #1 – First shelter as you enter the park
- 4 tables under the shelter, 2 additional tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal Grill
- Shelter #2 – Second shelter in the middle of the park (near the playground)
- 4 tables under the shelter, 3 additional tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal Grill
- Shelter #3 – Last shelter in the rear of the park
- 10 tables under the shelter, 3 additional tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal Grill
Griggs Park
2933 Riverside Drive Columbus, OH 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.
- 3 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.)
- 6 tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Wooded setting
- Ample green space
- Portable restroom
Hanford Village Park
Hoover Reservoir Park
7701 Sunbury Road Westerville, OH 43081
Number of shelters available: 3
There are a total of seven open air shelters available at the Hoover Reservoir. #3, #6 and #7 are available to reserve and #1, #2, #4 and #5 are available on a first come first served basis.
- Shelter #3 – Located just south of the dam on Central College Road (4151 Central College Road)
- 5 tables under the shelter
- Portable restroom
- Shelter #6 – Located on the west side of the reservoir in Area B near the intersection of E. Walnut St. and Sunbury Road.
- 6 tables under the shelter, additional 4 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)
- 5 tables under the shelter, additional 6 tables outside near the shelter
- Waterfront
- Portable restroom
Mock Park
Nelson Park
430 N. Nelson Road Columbus, OH 43219
Number of shelters available: 2
- Shelter #1 – Located closest to the park entrance
- 4 tables under the shelter, additional 3 tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
- Shelter #2 – Located farthest from the park entrance
- 4 tables under the shelter, additional 3 tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
Scioto Southland Park
3901 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43207
Number of shelters available: 2
- Shelter #1 – Located closest to the sprayground and parking lot
- 4 tables under the shelter, additional 5 tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
- Shelter #2 – Located furthest from the sprayground and parking lot
- 4 tables under the shelter, additional 5 tables outside near the shelter
- Charcoal grill
Summitview Park
8420 Sawmill Road Powell, OH 43065
Number of shelters available: 1
- 4 tables under the shelter, additional 4 tables outside near the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Ample green space
- Portable restroom
Walnut Hill Park
6001 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43232
Number of shelters available: 1
- 4 tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Charcoal grill
- Portable restroom
Westgate Park
455 S. Westgate Ave. Columbus, OH 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 serve basis.
- Shelter Near The Pond
- 8 tables under the shelter
- Pond
- Portable restrooms
Whetstone Park
3923 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214
Number of shelters available: 2
- Shelter #1 – Located in the lower portion of the park near the lower meadow (the first one you come to entering the park)
- 6 tables under the shelter, additional 10 tables outside near the shelter
- Portable restroom
- Shelter #2 – Located next to the pond in the back of the park
- 3 tables under the shelter
- Portable restroom
Woodward Park
5147 Karl Road Columbus, OH 43229
Number of shelters available: 1
- 2 tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Basketball court
- Tennis courts
- Portable restrooms