Park Shelter Reservations

Listed below are shelter details. Each outlet is powered from one (1) 20 amp breaker and a 20 amp breaker is rated at 80%, or 16 amps.

Pricing:
Resident Large ($75), Small ($50)
Non-Resident Large ($150), Small ($100)

Delco Park Shelter #1 (large): Electric with 5 outlets, 18 tables and seats up to 140 people.

Delco Park Shelter #2 (small): Electric with 2 outlets, 7 tables and seats up to 56 people and is a short walk from the nearest parking.

Delco Park Shelter #3 (large): Electric with 4 outlets, 28 tables and seats up to 224 people. Nearby are barbecue grills, drinking fountain, playground equipment, walking path and accessible parking.

Also, available within the park is a fishing lake, BMX track and sand volleyball. Softball and soccer fields may be available for which a permit is required and there may be a fee. Chemical toilets and seasonal restrooms are available in the park. Shelters 1, 2 and 3 are wheelchair accessible. Each electrical outlet is powered from one (1) 20 amp breaker and a 20 amp breaker is rated at 80%, or 16 amps.

Listed below are shelter details. Each outlet is powered from one (1) 20 amp breaker and a 20 amp breaker is rated at 80%, or 16 amps.

Pricing:
Resident Large ($75), Small ($50)
Non-Resident Large ($150), Small ($100)

Indian Riffle Shelter #1 (large): Electric with 4 outlets and holds 10-15 tables and seats up to 120 people.

Indian Riffle Shelter #2 (small): Holds 10-15 tables and seats up to 120 people. Closest to playground equipment and wheelchair accessible.

Indian Riffle Shelter #3 (large): Electric with 4 outlets and holds 175 people. Wheelchair accessible.

Lathrem Garden Plaza: Electric with 2 outlets and holds 6-8 tables and seats up to 50-75 people. There is a wood burning fireplace and water access/fountain. The immediate surrounding area offers a 3-hole putting green, shuffleboard courts and bench overlook swings available for public use. Restrooms can be accessed via the Kettering Recreational Complex during open hours and parking for this shelter is shared with the Adventure Reef Water Park.

Chemical toilets (open year-round), permanent restrooms (open seasonally), barbecue grills, a grass volleyball court, playground equipment and a drinking fountain are available nearby. Parking for 150 cars is a short distance away. The shelters are surrounded by large, mature trees. Additional tables and grills are available in Indian Riffle’s picnic area on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals or families not reserving a shelter. The restrooms are a short walk from the picnic shelters and play area. This may present a problem for those persons who have difficulty walking. Each electrical outlet is powered from one (1) 20 amp breaker and a 20 amp breaker is rated at 80%, or 16 amps.

Ernst Park shelter (small) is hexagon-shaped, holds 4-5 tables and seats up to 40 people. Close by are tennis courts, barbecue grills, a grass volleyball court, playground equipment and a drinking fountain. A chemical toilet is available. The parking lot will hold 63 cars. Softball fields may be reserved. A permit is required; there is a user fee.

Listed below are shelter details. Each outlet is powered from one (1) 20 amp breaker and a 20 amp breaker is rated at 80%, or 16 amps.

Pricing:
Resident Large ($75), Small ($50)
Non-Resident Large ($150), Small ($100)

Irelan Park Shelter #1 (small): Electric with 2 outlets. Holds 4-5 tables and seats up to 40 people. Barbecue grill nearby.

Irelan Park Shelter #2 (small): Electric with 2 outlets. Holds 2-3 tables and seats up to 20 people.

In the park nearby, there is a grass volleyball court, playground equipment and a drinking fountain. The parking lot holds 24 cars with additional parking on Hempstead Drive. The shelter is surrounded by large, mature trees. A chemical toilet is available. Each electrical outlet is powered from one (1) 20 amp breaker and a 20 amp breaker is rated at 80%, or 16 amps.

NOTE: Alcohol is prohibited for use in the parks

Parks Supervisor Approval Required: If your picnic will have any of the following, you must contact the Parks Maintenance Center immediately so we can be sure our facilities can meet your needs.

• Business or organization picnic
• Fundraiser or type of special event
• Caterer
• Music, singing or emcee
• Commercial-type drink dispenser
• Dunking tank or other game setup
• Require additional chemical toilets (additional charge)
• Require additional trash cans (additional charge)
• Trailer-type roaster or grill
• Use of shelter is for other than a picnic
• Expected attendance exceeds the capacity of the shelter
• Inflatables or bounce house
• NOTE: Amplifiers and microphones are prohibited
• Softball fields may be available for use by those reserving a picnic shelter if fields are dry. League play and tournaments have first priority and fields may not be used once they have been prepared for their games. If fields have not been lined or bases installed, they may be used on a drop-in basis at no charge. Be aware that steel base anchors may be exposed at each base location and present a hazard to players. Bases and lines are not furnished for drop-in use. Softball fields may be rented. Facility Request forms must be completed and fees may be paid at the Parks Maintenance Center.

Shelters are available for reserved use between April 1 and October 31

• Kettering residents may reserve the shelters beginning the first work day in January.
• Non-residents may reserve beginning the first work day in March.
• Shelters are reserved in ONE time slot only; from dawn to dusk.
• Shelters may be used on a first-come first-served basis when they are not reserved.
• To check shelter availability and reserve a shelter, use the Online Shelter Calendar

If a shelter reservation is canceled, it must be canceled at least seven (7) working days before the reserved date or to schedule an alternative date. No alternate date will be granted for cancellations made less than seven (7) working days.