The City of Dayton Department of Public Works has 34 picnic shelters available from May 1 through September 30.  These shelters are located in natural settings at the various City parks. Each of the shelters will comfortably seat 25 people, with the exception of Triangle Park Pavilion, which holds nearly 120 people. Water and electricity availability vary depending upon the shelter site. For more information or to make reservations, please call 333-6463 or e-mail  shelter.reservations@daytonohio.gov.

The cost for using these shelters is $50 per day per shelter (the Triangle Park Pavilion is $75 per day). Shelters may be occupied from 9:00 a.m. until dusk. Reservations can be made by telephone at 333-6463 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., starting March 1 of each year. Shelter reservation should be placed on a City of Dayton Special Event Request Form. The form and a check or money order must be received 14 days in advance. The request and payment should be mailed to: 

            Department of Public Works
            Division of Street Maintenance
            Shelter Reservations
            911 E. Monument Ave.
            Dayton, Ohio 45402

If your event requires waste collection services, please complete the Waste Collection Request Form. Should your rental location also require electrical services, please complete the Electrical Request Form. Other special event related rentals are also taken at 333-6463.