Park Shelters
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation has many rental opportunities in our Parks. The various park locations listed below highlight shelters and other regulary-rented used spaces. From mid-April to mid-October, nearly all of the park shelters are rented on the weekends and most weekdays.
Park rental permits for any given calendar year are available starting on the first business day of each calendar year. For example, to rent a park on Saturday, April 1, 2023, you may call to reserve starting at 9am on Monday, January 2, 2023.
Please remember, all rental requests must be made a
t least 7 days in advance of the requested date. We will not issue park permits less than 7 days in advance of the rental date. Refer to
Chapter 39 of the City of Ann Arbor Code of Ordinances for park regulations and rules as well as policies found on park permits and park receipts. Please contact our office with questions about rentals and events in parks.
To make a reservation and receive a park permit, call the Parks Customer Service office Monday - Friday 9 a.m - 4 p.m. Leave a voicemail if you don't reach us, and we will return your call.
Phone: 734.794.6230 x 0
Park Shelter Rental Fees
The following fees apply to all Ann Arbor park picnic shelters. These do not apply to indoor meeting rooms or open park space permits.
Park Shelters Available to Rent
Allmendinger Park Shelter
Located between the public restrooms. Small interior room can be used for meetings or food and beverage set-up. Refrigerator and sink available for use. Key deposit required for entry. Approximate capacity is 15 people. Allmendinger Park is location at 655 Pauline Blvd, Ann Arbor MI 48103.
Allemendinger Park Shelter
Allemendinger Park Shelter
Allemendinger Park Shelter (Interior)
Allemendinger Park Shelter (Interior)
Bandemer Park Shelter
Small shelter located near fishing dock and fire circle. Grills and compostable restrooms nearby.
Approximate capacity is 30 people. The picnic shelter and disc golf course at Bandemer Park are located at the entrance to the park at 2001 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105.
Burns Park Shelter
Indoor room with folding tables, chairs, refrigerator, microwave and sink. Requires a key deposit for entry. Outdoor covered patio and grills nearby. Approximate indoor capacity is 40 people. Burns Park is located at 1300 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Gallup Park - Maas Shelter
Closer to parking lot and playground; grills and compostable restrooms nearby. No electricity available. Approximate capacity is 50 people. Gallup Park is located at 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105. Please see the map of the park indicating which shelter is the Maas Shelter.
Gallup Park - Fast Shelter
Farthest from parking lot and playground.; grills and compostable restrooms nearby. No electricity available. Approximate capacity is 75 people. Gallup Park is located at 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105. Please see the map of the park indicating which shelter is the Fast Shelter.
Hunt Park Shelter
Small outdoor overhang. Restrooms available. Approximate capacity is 15 people. Hunt Park is located at 1035 Daniel Street, Ann Arbor MI 48103.
Island Park - Greek Revival Shelter
Small outdoor shelter with unique design commonly used for wedding ceremonies. Accessible via a foot bridge. No electricity. No picnic tables in shelter, only outside nearby. Approximate capacity is 20 people. Island Park is located at 1420 Island Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105. Please reference the Island Park map for the location of the Greek Revical Shelter.
Island Park Greek Revival Shelter
Island Park Greek Revival Shelter
Island Park Greek Revival Shelter
Island Park Greek Revival Shelter
Island Park - Shelter A
First shelter when you enter the park. Closest to the foot bridge to the island. No electricity available. Approximate capacity is 40 people. Island Park is located at 1420 Island Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105. Please reference the Island Park map for the location of Island Park Shelter A.
Island Park - Shelter B
Larger shelter in the back of the park. Restrooms available. Electricity available. Approximate capacity is 75 people. Island Park is located at 1420 Island Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105. Please reference the Island Park map for the location of Island Park Shelter B.
Olson Park - Shelter
Large shelter. Electricity available. Playground, grills, and compostable restrooms nearby. Approximate capacity is 75 people. Olson Park is located at 1505 Dhu Varren Road Ann Arbor, 48105.
Southeast Area Park - Shelter
Large shelter. The capacity is 75 people. Southeast Area Park is located at 2901 E. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor MI 48108.
Southeast Area Park Shelter
Southeast Area Park Shelter
Southeast Area Park Shelter
Southeast Area Park Shelter
Wheeler Park Shelter (Rentals suspended for 2022)
Small shelter. Playground, park space, grills, and restrooms nearby. Electricity available. Approximate capacity is 25 people.
Additional Fees
These fees are applicable to specific event details which are shared by the rental party. Not all fees apply; some may be refunded and others may be added as information is shared during the reservation process.
- Alcohol Permit (allows beer and wine to be consumed) - $25 residents/$30 non-residents/$45 business
- Electricity Connection Fee - $14
- Hourly Electricity Fee - $3 per hour
- Special Event Electricity -$50
- Key Deposit -$50 (Refundable)
- Additional People Fee - $6 per 25 people over 75
Open Park Space Permits
Bandemer Park - Fire Circle (Open Park Space Fees)
Small fire circle available for use and requires a park permit. Park Space rental fees are applied. Must notify Ann Arbor Fire Department with park permit number. No alcohol permitted. Approximate capacity is 25 people or fewer.
Fuller and Olson Park Athletic Fields: limited availability in 2022
Athletic fields (with soccer goals and lines) are available for rent at Fuller Park and Olson Park. Fuller has 6 athletic fields: 5 with fences and 1 without. Olson Park has 2 athletic fields. All users must have a paid park permit. Fields can be used for a variety of sports, such as soccer (11 vs. 11. 9 vs. 9 and 7 vs. 7), lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee. For more information, or to check availability and reserve a field, please email Jessica Black or call the Parks Customer Service office at 734.794.6230. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance with payment made at the time you reserve.
