Picnic Shelters & Group Picnic Areas

Picnic Shelters & Group Picnic Areas Reservations are available to book

We require two weeks notice for all reservations. Visitors must comply with all current rules and COVID-19 regulations while using shelters.
Read the terms of agreement before reserving. Link to Terms of Agreement.
All shelters/group picnic areas are single day reservations. Once you reserve your reservation time is 9am – 9pm the day of your reservation. You can show whenever you wish in the time frame.
Bounce Houses – Bounce Houses are only allowed in Group Picnic Areas, these areas must be reserved. You are required to abide by, fill out, and have on you the following bounce house agreement.
Electricity – Our picnic shelters and group picnic areas do not have electricity. If you reserve a location you may place an electric generator on the concrete of the shelter if needed.

Alms Park, Group Picnic Area

To Reserve:

If you would like to book the Alms Group Picnic Area, please call 513-357-2604 Monday – Thursday (9am-5pm). This location does not have an indoor restroom on site, and only offers portable restrooms on site. We require two weeks notice for all reservations.

Community: Mt. Lookout/Columbia Tusculum
Address: 711 Alms Park Lane 45226
Location Capacity: 20 in Shelter, 300 standing outside area
Reserved Area Amenities: open shelter, picnic tables, swings, water, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, restrooms, grills, parking – overlooks Lunken Airport
Cost: $160 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $135 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol permitted at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

Area 22 in Mt. Airy Forest, Group Picnic Area

Community: Mt. Airy
Address: 4700 Trail Ridge Rd., 45223
Location Capacity: 80 in Shelter, 300 standing outside area
Reserved Area Amenities: open shelter, picnic tables, swings, grills, water, restrooms, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, parking
Cost: $160 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $135 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol permitted at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

Stone Steps Ridge in Mt. Airy, Group Picnic Area

Community: Mt. Airy
Address: 1500 Stone Steps Ridge Rd., 45223
Location Capacity: 80 in Shelter, 300 standing outside area
Reserved Area Amenities: open shelter, picnic tables, restrooms, swings, grills, playfield, horseshoe pits, water, volleyball net, parking
Cost: $160 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $135 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol permitted at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

Drake Park, Picnic Shelter

Community: Kennedy Heights
Address: 5800 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213
Shelter Capacity: 75
Reserved Shelter Amenities: picnic tables, restrooms, grill. Exclusive use of shelter; lawn remains open to the public.
Park Amenities: play equipment, playfield, horseshoe pits, volleyball net, grill, parking
Cost: $100 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $50 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol NOT allowed at this site
Bounce Houses NOT allowed at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

French Park, Picnic Shelter

Community: Amberley Village/Pleasant Ridge
Address: 3012 Section Rd., 45237
Shelter Capacity: 75
Reserved Shelter Amenities: picnic tables, restrooms, grill. Exclusive use of shelter; lawn remains open to the public.
Park Amenities: swings, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, playfield, trails, water, grills, parking
Cost: $100 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $50 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol NOT allowed at this site
Bounce Houses NOT allowed at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

Jackson Hill Park, Picnic Shelter

Community: Mt. Auburn
Address: 2027 Eleanor Pl., 45219
Shelter Capacity: 60
Reserved Shelter Amenities: picnic tables, restrooms, grill. Exclusive use of shelter; lawn remains open to the public.
Park Amenities: play equipment, water, picnic tables
Cost: $100 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $50 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol NOT allowed at this site
Bounce Houses NOT allowed at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

McFarlan Woods in Mt. Airy Forest, Picnic Shelter

Community: Westwood
Address: 2800 Westwood Northern Blvd., 45211
Shelter Capacity: 75
Reserved Shelter Amenities: picnic tables, grills, restrooms nearby. Exclusive use of shelter; lawn remains open to the public. Can not remove bollards.
Park Amenities: volleyball net, horseshoe pits, swings, hiking, parking, playfield, water
Cost: $100 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $50 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol NOT allowed at this site
Bounce Houses NOT allowed at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

Mt. Echo Park, Picnic Shelter

Mt. Echo picnic shelter stands upon a grassy hill

Community: East Price Hill
Address: 202 Crestline Dr., 45205
Shelter Capacity: 75
Reserved Shelter Amenities: picnic tables, hilltop panoramic view, restrooms near shelter, grill. Exclusive use of shelter; lawn remains open to the public.
Park Amenities: play equipment, playfield, horseshoe pits, water, restrooms, parking
Cost: $100 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $50 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol NOT allowed at this site
Bounce Houses NOT allowed at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER
*Please Note: Vehicle access to shelter is reserved for handicapped/disabled only

Rapid Run Park, Picnic Shelter

stone arches at Rapid Run picnic shelter

Community: West Price Hill
Address: 4450 Rapid Run Rd., 45238
Shelter Capacity: 75
Description: A stone shelter overlooking a lake and the rolling hills of Rapid Run Park.
Reserved Shelter Amenities: picnic tables, restrooms, grill. Exclusive use of shelter; lawn remains open to the public.
Park Amenities: play equipment, playfield, picnic tables, parking, reflecting pond
Cost: $100 Fri.-Sun. & Holidays, $50 Mon.-Thu., April 15 through October 15
Alcohol NOT allowed at this site
Bounce Houses NOT allowed at this site
NO REFUNDS & NO REFUNDS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER
*Please Note: Vehicle access to shelter reserved for handicapped/disabled only

Picnic Shelters & Group Picnic Areas