Shelter (Picnic) House

This formerly open-air picnic shelter was built in honor of the Village's 25th Anniversary. It has since been enclosed with sliding glass doors and become a very popular facility for residents to host family parties. It can be rented up to one year in advance, on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is heated; therefore it can be rented year-round. Ceiling fans the open door help to create a breeze during the warm summer months.

Residents, or Evendale business representative, renting our facilities must be at least 21 years old. Only one rental is done per day. Residents, or Evendale business representative renting the shelter must be cleaned up and cleared out by 1:00AM (Midnight on school/work nights). Department programs or other special uses dictate the availability of the baseball diamond next to the shelter.

Residents, or Evendale business representative who rented the facility must be present during the event 100% of the time; and is responsible for any damages that may occur while his/her group is using the shelter. A key-and-cleaning deposit is required when you pick up the keys. This must be a check from the resident, Residents, or Evendale business representative, who rented the shelter. Keys can be picked up 24 hours in advance of the rental. Keys must be returned to the Recreation Department by the end of the Department’s next business day. Key-and-Cleaning Deposit checks are mailed back after the rental, and the inspection report is submitted to the recreation office by the Supervisor. The residents, or Evendale business representative, should be given a cleaning sheet when they pick up the key (a copy is also posted at the shelter houses). To get your full deposit back, you must complete all items on the list (no one wants to walk in and have to clean up before their event starts). Failure to clean up after your event, will cause you to lose part, or all, of your deposit.

Alcohol is permitted if you have completed the Alcohol Permit prior to the event. NO sound systems, speakers, DJ’s, etc., allowed without written authorization from the Recreation Department Director or designated staff. NO rides, amusements, concessions, hot or cold air balloons are allowed.

The shelter holds up to 90 people; and has round table and picnic table seating. A microwave oven, outdoor grill, refrigerator/freezer, and a walk-in cooler (things must be cold before you put them in the cooler) are provided. The resident is responsible for leaving the shelter area clean and orderly.

Further details and cleaning specifications are listed on the back of the Evendale Picnic Shelter House Application/Permit and the cleaning sheet you should receive with your key.

You must be an Evendale resident to rent our facilities for your family function. An Evendale business may rent our facilities for a business function.