ATTENTION: Effective April 1, 2021 Wichita Park & Recreation will not offer rentals for open shelters, gazebos, open spaces, stages, picnic tables and fence setup. Due to the overwhelming demand for rentals and the turnaround needed by Park staff, we are unable to offer this service at this time. All rentals made before Thursday, March 25 will be honored. The spaces listed will be available to the public on a first come, first serve basis. This does not include open shelter rentals at OJ Watson Park or community facility rentals. Wichita Park & Recreation plans to return to normal rental practices in the near future, once more staff can be obtained. Updated: 3/25/2021

Outdoor Open Shelters & Gazebos

How to Reserve an Outdoor Open Shelter or Gazebo

All outdoor open shelters can be used on a first-come-first-serve basis, as long as they have NOT been rented.

Reservations must be made a minimum of 7 days prior to the event to allow our staff to prepare the area. Call us for more information or to make a reservation.

Cost: $65 in advance

Call (316) 268-4361 to make a reservation.

Watson Park

Watson's outdoor shelters are available only on a rental basis Monday-Sunday; however, hours may vary depending on the season.

Watson will accept reservations 3 days in advance of the rental date and requires a 3-hour rental minimum including setup and cleanup time. There is a damage deposit.

See pricing chart for more details. Call O.J. Watson Park at (316) 529-9940 to make a reservation.

Refund Policy

There is a strict NO REFUND POLICY. This means we will not issue a refund regardless of the circumstances.

Gazebos Not Available for Rental

Heritage Square Park

Naftzger Park

Linwood Park

Outdoor Open Shelters

Boston Park

6655 E Zimmerly

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 3 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 26' x 34'

Visit Boston Park

Buffalo Park

10201 Hardtner

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, drinking fountain, 6 stationary picnic tables, on-site with a splash pad

Building size: Two 23' x 34' wings

Visit Buffalo Park

Cessna Park East

6115 E Mt Vernon

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 1 charcoal grill, 9 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 51' x 54'

Visit Cessna Park East

Chisholm Creek Park East

6232 E 29th St N

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 9 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 50' x 54'

Visit Chisholm Creek Park

Chisholm Creek Park Southwest

3228 N Oliver

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, no nearby restroom, 3 charcoal grills, 20 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 34' x 50

Visit Chisholm Creek Park

Chisholm Creek Park Northeast

3228 N Oliver

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, drinking fountain, 1 charcoal grill, 8 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 55' x 75'

Visit Chisholm Creek Park

Dr. Glen Dey Park

2801 N Grove

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 12 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 24' x 30' x 54'

Visit Dr. Glen Dey Park

Emery Memorial Park

2325 E MacArthur

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 12 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 24' x 30' x 54'

Visit Emery Memorial Park

Garvey Park

3501 S Washington

Amenities: No lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 2 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 16' x 20'

Visit Garvey Park

Herman Hill Park

101 E Pawnee

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, no stationary picnic tables

Building size: 30' x 32'

Visit Herman Hill Park

Leon Robinson Park

2700 S Washington

Amenities: No lighting, no electrical receptacles, no nearby restroom, 3 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 25' x 37'

Visit Leon Robinson Park

Linwood Park North

1901 S Kansas

Not available to rent.

Building size: Three 23' x 40' wings, 20' x 37' patio

Visit Linwood Park North

McAdams Park

1329 E 13th St N

Amentities: No lighting, no electrical receptacles, no nearby restroom, 9 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 28' x 56'

Visit McAdams Park

2625 S Tyler

Amenities: Lighting, no electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 5 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 37' x 37'

Visit Pawnee Prairie Park

Planeview Park

2819 Fees

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 4 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 28' x 28'

Visit Planeview Park

Schweiter Park

900 S Chautauqua

Amenities: Lighting, no electrical receptacles, no nearby restroom, drinking fountain, 6 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 28' x 43'

Visit Schweiter Park

Sim Park

2020 W Murdock

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 8 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 32' x 68'

Visit Sim Park

Sycamore Park

3637 W 15th St N

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, no nearby restroom, drinking fountain, 6 stationary picnic tables, ADA accessible

Building size: 43' x 43'

Visit Sycamore Park

West Douglas Park

3201 W Douglas

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, drinking fountain, 8 stationary picnic tables, small stage

Building size: 19' radius semi-circle

Visit West Douglas Park

West Millbrook Park

404 S 119th St W

Amenities: No lighting, no electrical receptacles, no nearby restroom, 4 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 20' x 40'

Visit West Millbrook Park

Woodland Park North

841 W 21st St N

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, no nearby restroom, 1 charcoal grill, 6 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 25' x 39'

Visit Woodland Park North

Gazebos

Douglas River Corridor

400 W Douglas

Lincoln Park

1323 S Topeka

Visit Lincoln Park

Longview Neighborhood Park

3914 E Longview

Visit Longview Neighborhood Park

Riverside Park Central

720 Nims

Visit Riverside Park Central

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All parks are close between 12 midnight and 6:00 am unless otherwise posted.
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Unless otherwise posted, or as provided for in this chapter, the use of all park property and recreation facilities is prohibited, without a permit, from the hours of midnight to 6:00 a.m.