| Reservable Shelters
Based on a review of current operational procedures and public use along with the high demand for reservable shelters, a few updates to our reservable shelter process have been made:
- You may now reserve shelters up to a year in advance rather than restricting reservations to the current calendar year.
- Deposits for shelter reservations are now eliminated due to the administrative overhead and costs associated with processing. Five Rivers MetroParks will conduct additional operational analysis of its shelter reservation services, which may include implementing a fee structure for reservable shelter use.
- Shelter reservations are limited to one reservation per month per organization and/or household.
- The time period for a shelter reservation is 10:00 AM to park closing in all parks.
Call the main office at (937)-275-PARK (7275) for questions regarding these policy changes.
Escape hectic city life and relax with friends or family at a reservable picnic site at Englewood, Germantown, Hills and Dales, Island,  Possum Creek, Taylorsville or Wesleyan MetroParks. Sites are located in beautiful, natural settings and come complete with a picnic shelter, tables, grills and mowed play areas. Most shelters accommodate 35 people, several are much larger. All are ranger patrolled, quiet and designed to offer a degree of privacy. By making advanced reservations, your group will be guaranteed use of the site.
To ensure your group's use of a reservable picnic site on the date you want, make reservations now by calling (937)-275-PARK (7275) or stop by the main office during business hours at 409 E. Monument Ave., Third Floor
Dayton, OH 45402. Reservable picnic sites are available daily (except Christmas and New Year's Day) during park hours. Reservations must be made a minimum of one week in advance. Alcoholic beverages are allowed only at designated reservable sites. Due to the threat of the emerald ash borer, do not bring firewood to any MetroPark facility.
Non-reservable shelters, as well as picnic tables, are available to the public at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your Choice of Sites
| Englewood MetroPark offers three reservable shelters and sports equipment. Two shelters are in the west park, off the 100 E. National Road entrance. The other shelter is in the east park and can be accessed by using the entrance at 4361 National Road. |
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| Germantown MetroPark has three sites located in a scenic meadow with woodlands nearby. Hiking trails and the Nature Center can be easily reached from the sites. Use the entrance at 6910 Boomershine Road and follow the signs to the reservable area. Alcoholic beverages are allowed at the reservable sites. |
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| Hills & Dales MetroPark has two sites. The Twin Oak shelter seats 35 and the Paw Paw shelter seats 100. Twin Oak shelter is on Patterson Boulevard, just north of the Patterson monument. Paw Paw shelter is on Deep Hollow Road. |
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| Island MetroPark has four reservable shelters. Accommodations will be provided per approved shelter agreement. Patrons need to be reminded that vehicles are not allowed inside the park. Loading/unloading must occur in the parking lot. No shelters are equipped with interior lighting. Call 937-275-PARK (7275) for more info. |
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| Possum Creek MetroPark offers two sites with woods and a tallgrass prairie nearby. Fishing ponds and a hiking trail are within easy walking distance. Each shelter accommodates 120 people. Use the reservable area entrance at 4730 Frytown Road. Alcoholic beverages are allowed at the reservable sites. |
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| Taylorsville MetroPark has six reservable sites in the scenic Great Miami River valley. Use the
reservable area entrance at 8400 Brown School Road to access three of the
reservable shelters. One of these shelters holds 120 people. Use the entrance
at 2000 U.S. 40 near the Taylorsville Dam to access two of the shelters. The
other reservable shelter is the CCC Shelter at 2101 U.S. 40. Alcoholic beverages
are allowed only at 8400 Brown School Rd. with permit. No exceptions. Call (937) 275-PARK (7275) for more info. |
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| Wesleyan MetroPark has one reservable picnic shelter. |
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Non-Reservable Picnic Sites
In addition to reservable picnic sites, non-reservable picnic shelters are available at most MetroParks facilities. For locations, call (937) 275-PARK (7275).
Group or Organization Outdoor
Events
Would your group or organization like to hold an upcoming outdoor event at
one of our 25 MetroParks (such as a race, orienteering event, festival or hike)?
Visit our Special Events page or Call 275-PARK (7275) to find out how to get started! |