Park shelter rentals in Columbus, OH
9 public shelters and rooms you can reserve for birthdays, reunions and cookouts, from $100.
9 spaces
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Rental rules in Columbus
- Booking: Shelterhouses: submit an interest form online, call 614-645-3337, or book in person at the Jerry Hammond Center (requests at least 15 days ahead). Open-air shelters: book online through the ActiveNet portal linked on the city's open-air shelters page (requests at least 7 days ahead).
- Electricity water: Varies by venue; open-air shelters are rustic with no guaranteed utilities
- Minimum hours: 4
- Nonresident surcharge: $20/hour over resident rate ($100 resident / $120 nonresident per hour at shelterhouses)
- Overtime: None
Common questions
- How much does it cost to rent a park shelter in Columbus, OH?
- Resident rates in Columbus start at $100. Most shelters rent by the hour or in time blocks, and non-residents usually pay a higher rate. Each listing above shows its full price table.
- How do I reserve a park shelter in Columbus?
- Pick a shelter from the list above and use its booking button to check open dates on the official City of Columbus site, where all reservations are made.
- How many guests can park shelters in Columbus hold?
- Shelters in Columbus hold up to 200 guests. Use the size filters above to narrow the list by group size.