Shelters

Shelter reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Harrisburg Park District has a variety of ten shelters and one bandstand. Reservation fees are $30.00 for all day. Fees are due within forty-eight hours of making the reservation. You must sign the shelter reservation agreement form at the park office. Please contact the park office early to ensure the shelter of your choice will be available on the desired date. Reservations are posted in the shelter reservation box located near each shelter. Electricty (if available) will be turned on the day of the reservation.  Check out our shelters below!

To reserve a shelter you must call the Park Office during our normal business hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

New Kiwanis Shelter 
A Kiwanis shelter in a park with a grill, picnic tables, and nearby playground equipment under a clear blue sky.

Handicap accessible

Seats 80

Parking

Electricity (with paid reservation)

Water fountain

Playground

Grill for cooking out

Restroom behind shelter

Located on Herbert St. Next to the Bandstand

Baker Shelter 
A picnic area at a park featuring a shelter, picnic tables, grills, and playground equipment, with a no smoking sign.

Located on Herbert St.

*New* Playground

Parking

Electricity (with paid reservation)

Water fountain

Seats 25

Walking distance from Park Lagoon

Restrooms by Kiwanis Shelter

Grill for cooking out

Birch Shelter 
Green picnic shelter with tables, grill, and water fountain.

Right next to the Park Lagoon

Seats 40

Water fountain

Electricity (with paid reservation)

Great for fishing

Close to Tot Lot

Two restrooms close by

Parking past a small lawn area

Nearest to Dennison St.

Grill for cooking out

Centerfield Shelter 
A green metal picnic shelter with benches, situated on grass under a clear blue sky, near a road and trees.

Located on Shaw St.

Parking

Seats 20

Near Shaw St. Diamond

Nearby Restrooms

No Electricity

Lions Club Shelter 
A covered picnic area with tables, a grill, and a playground nearby, set in a grassy park under a clear blue sky.

Corner of Raymond and Dennison St.

Beside Gibbs Field

Parking

Playground

Electricity (with paid reservation)

Handicap Accessible

Water fountain

Large grill

Seats 80

Restrooms behind Gibbs Field

Maple Shelter 
A covered picnic area with picnic tables and trash bins in a grassy park, under a clear blue sky.

Just outside the Tot Lot

Behind the Park Pool

 Grill 

Water Fountain

Electricity (with paid reservation)

Parking

Seats 80

Access to two restrooms

Patton Shelter 
A large wooden pavilion named Tom & Ruth Patton, with picnic tables and nearby green space, likely for gatherings or events.

Located on Herbert St.

Handicap Accessible

Seats 80

Parking

Electricity (with paid reservation)

Large grill

Nearby restrooms

Sycamore Shelter 
A shaded picnic area with benches, a grill, and a concrete floor in a grassy park setting.

Next to Birch Shelter

Beside the Lagoon

Seats 40

Great for fishing

Close to Tot Lot

Nearby restrooms

Water fountain

Electricity (with paid reservation)

Grill

Parking

Tot Lot Shelter 
A grassy area features a covered picnic shelter with multiple tables and a playground structure in the background. Clear blue sky.

Located in the Tot Lot

Great for small children

Cannot reserve playground

Playground

Restrooms located at Pool

Fenced in area

Close to Park Pool

No Electricity

Map of Paul Emery Park in Harrisburg, showing amenities like a lagoon, playground, tennis courts, restrooms, and trails.
Map of Paul Emery Park