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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

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

3228 N Oliver

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

Amenities: No lighting, no electrical receptacles, no nearby restroom, nearby picnic tables, open on 3 sides with a patio, assembly area with stage and bench seating for 300

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

Murdock Park

1808 E Murdock

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 2 charcoal grills, 12 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 28' x 50'

Visit Murdock Park

O.J. Watson Park #1

3022 S McLean Blvd

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, drinking fountain, 3 charcoal grills, 24 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 38' x 105'

Fee (for 3 hours): $30 (8 tables)

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O.J. Watson Park #2

3022 S McLean Blvd

Amenities: No lighting, no electrical receptacles, nearby restroom,1 charcoal grill, 4 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 15' x 20'

Fee (for 3 hours): $15

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O.J. Watson Park #3

3022 S McLean Blvd

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

Building size: 34' x 50'

Fee (for 3 hours): $30

Visit O.J. Watson Park

O.J. Watson Park #4

3022 S McLean Blvd

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

Building size: 34' x 50'

Fee (for 3 hours): $30

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O.J. Watson Park #5

3022 S McLean Blvd

Amenities: Lighting, electrical receptacles, nearby restroom, 2 charcoal grills, 16 stationary picnic tables

Building size: 52' x 72'

Fee (for 3 hours): $60

Visit O.J. Watson Park

Pawnee Prairie 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

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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'

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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'

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Gazebos

Douglas River Corridor

400 W Douglas

Lincoln Park

1323 S Topeka

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Longview Neighborhood Park

3914 E Longview

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Riverside Park Central

720 Nims

Visit Riverside Park Central