Open Air Shelters
If you are looking for a lower-cost rental while still enjoying your beautiful parks, open-air shelters are perfect for your next event.
Rental Times
9am-3pm or 4pm-10pm
Available April 1 – October 31
Rental Cost
$75 for half a day
$150 for the full day
Fairwood Park
1392 Fairwood Avenue
Columbus, OH 43206
3 shelters available to reserve
- 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
Additional Park Amenities
- Playground
- Walking Trail
- Ample Parking
- Portable Restrooms
- Skate Park
Griggs Reservoir Park
2933 Riverside Drive
Columbus, OH 43221
There are a total of six open air shelters available at the Griggs Reservoir. #5 & #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 Dr. & Riverside Dr.
- 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
Additional Park Amenities
- Reservoir
- Walking Trails
Hanford Village Park
800 Alum Creek Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
One shelter available to reserve
- 3 tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Half basketball court
- Charcoal grill
- Ample green space
- Portable restroom
Additional Park Amenities
- Walking Trail
Hoover Reservoir Park
There are a total of seven open air shelters available at the Hoover Reservoir. #3, #6 & #7 are available to reserve and #1, #2, #4 & #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 Rd.)
- 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. & Sunbury Rd.
- 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 Rd.)
- 5 tables under the shelter, additional 6 tables outside near the shelter
- Waterfront
- Portable restroom
Additional Park Amenities
- Reservoir
- Nature & Wildlife Areas
- Walking Trails
- Frisbee Golf Course
Mock Park
2520 Mock Road
Columbus, OH 43219
One shelter available to reserve
- 15 tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Basketball court
- Tennis Court
- Ample green space
- Portable restroom
Additional Park Amenities
- Walking Trail
- Woods & Wildlife Area
Nelson Park
430 N. Nelson Road
Columbus, OH 43219
2 shelters available to reserve
- 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
Additional Park Amenities
- Portable Restrooms
- Playground
- Swing Set
- Basketball court
- Ample Green Space
Scioto Southland Park (formerly Indian Mound Park)
3901 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, OH 43207
2 shelters available to reserve
- 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
Additional Park Amenities
- Sprayground (Separate Operational Hours)
- Basketball Court
- Tennis Court
- Playground
- Community Center
- Portable Restrooms
Summitview Park
8420 Sawmill Road
Powell, OH 43065
One shelter available to reserve
- 4 tables under the shelter, additional 4 tables outside near the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Ample green space
- Portable restroom
Additional Park Amenities
- Walking Trail
Walnut Hill Park
6001 E. Livingston Avenue
Columbus, OH 43232
One shelter available to reserve
- 4 tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Charcoal grill
- Portable restroom
Additional Park Amenities
- Walking Trail
- Tennis Courts
- Frisbee Golf Course
Westgate Park
455 S. Westgate Avenue
Columbus, OH 43204
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 recreation center is available on first come first serve basis.
- Shelter Near The Pond
- 8 tables under the shelter
- Pond
- Portable restrooms
Additional Park Amenities
- Ample Green Space
- Basketball Court
- Tennis Courts
- Handball Court
- Playground
- Walking Trail
- Community Center
- Enclosed Shelterhouse
Whetstone Park
3923 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43214
2 shelters available to reserve
- Shelter #1 – Located in the lower portion of the park near the lower meadow (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
- 2 tables under the shelter
- Portable restroom
Additional Park Amenities
- Ample Green Space
- Walking/Nature Trails
- Pond
- Playground
- Enclosed Shelterhouse
- Rose Garden
Woodward Park
5147 Karl Road
Columbus, OH 43229
One shelter available to reserve
- 2 tables under the shelter
- Playground
- Swing set
- Basketball court
- Tennis courts
- Portable restrooms
Additional Park Amenities
- Walking/Nature Trail
- Nature Preserve
- Recreation Center