Outdoor Shelter Rentals
Large Outdoor Shelters
Need a large outdoor space? Pekin Park District has several to choose from – some of which can seat up to 200 people! These shelters are popular for family picnics, friend outings. and company picnics from May through September. Take a look at the top options for your outdoor event and let us know which one is right for you.
Both the Royal Avenue Shelter and the 4H Shelter have access to electricity and water. Picnic table seating accommodates 200 people in each shelter. If you don’t need the entire shelter, you may reserve just half of it, which seats approximately 100 people.
These outdoor shelters are all first-come, first-served UNLESS they have been reserved through an outdoor rental application linked below.
Download Outdoor Shelter Rental ApplicationMineral Springs Park by Ball Diamond #1
A hopping location for many get-togethers, the Royal Avenue Shelter is great for school outings, family picnics, company picnics, and birthday parties. Located adjacent to Ball Diamond #1 (the Lette’s Diamond) on the corner of Royal Avenue and Coal Car Drive, this large shelter gives you plenty of room to spread out and have fun.
Fast Facts about the Space
- Seats up to 200 people
- Picnic table seating
- Electricity
- Water access
- Handicap restrooms nearby
- Ball Diamond 1, boating on the lagoon, and Mineral Springs Park Playground nearby
- Parking in lot across the street
- Closed for the season: Oct. 1 - April 1
Online Booking Options:
(Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance and can be reserved up to 3 months ahead.)
East of Red Bud Drive near Parkside
The 4H Shelter is also a great space for large events. Unlike the Royal Avenue Shelter, the 4H Shelter offers a little more protection from the elements, but it is still open to the outdoors. Many corporate and large-group gatherings choose the 4H Shelter for its convenience and flexible layout.
Fast Facts about the Space
- Seats up to 200 people
- Picnic table seating
- Electricity
- Water access
- Handicap restrooms nearby
- Parking north of shelter off Stadium Drive
- Closed for the season: Oct. 1 - April 12
Online Booking Options:
(Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance and can be reserved up to 3 months ahead.)
Smaller Outdoor Shelters
There are several smaller covered outdoor spaces you can choose from for your events as well. These outdoor shelters are all first-come, first-served UNLESS they have been reserved through the outdoor rental application linked above. These smaller outdoor spaces include:
Rotary Park Shelter – 1115 State Street
If a park patron is using a shelter facility without a rental reservation, anyone arriving with a rental agreement has first right of use, and the premises must be vacated for their use.
Shelter Reservations & Fees
Shelter reservations are made in the Recreation Office located in the Veterans Memorial Arena, Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. We reserve up to a year out for events.
You may request to reserve the shelter in 4-hour time slots.
- 8 a.m. – Noon
- Noon – 4 p.m.
- 4 – 8 p.m.
You may also rent the facility for the full day.
½ Shelter Fee: $35/4-hrs ($55 Non-resident)
Whole Shelter Fee: $55/4-hrs ($95 Non-resident)
To reserve space for your event at any one of the park district shelters, you will need to submit a completed Outdoor Facility Application to the Rec. Office. Applications are available at the Rec. Office as well as linked above. Please feel free to email or call (309) 347-7275. You can also check to see if your date is available by taking a look at the rental calendar below.