Shelter Rentals

Galion has several enclosed and unenclosed shelters available in city parks. Shelters are used on a first come, first served basis unless a reservation fee is paid. Shelters can be reserved by calling 419-468-1857 or by using the online request form. Payments must be made at least two weeks prior to the date of your rental, by check or exact cash, at the city building.

East Park Cabin


The East Park Cabin is located at 1200 East Walnut Street, in the southeast corner of East Park. It is enclosed with electric, heat, and a fireplace. There are restrooms inside, as well as picnic tables, free standing tables, and folding chairs.

Rental fee: $55 for a full day

There is an unenclosed shelter attached to the cabin that is rented separately for $25.

Playground equipment and a basketball court are nearby.

Electric: Yes
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West Shelter

East Park also contains an unenclosed shelter located west of the Cabin. It has two grills and there is a playground nearby.

Rental fee: $25 for a full day

Tables: 10 picnic tables

Electric: Yes

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Amann Shelter


The Amann Shelter, located at 4973 State Route 309, is a brand new enclosed shelter. It offers a natural park setting and sits atop a hill on the north side of the reservoir. There are swings and fishing areas nearby.

Note: There is currently a temporary toilet there until a permanent restroom is built.

Rental fee: $55 for a full day

Tables: 6 picnic tables

Electric: Yes

Two additional, unenclosed shelters are available at the reservoir. The reservation fee is $25.

Depot Pavilion

The Depot Pavilion, located at 127 North Washington Street, opened in May 2017. It offers 1,230 square feet of event space. It can be used open or enclosed and has a wood burning fireplace.

Note: There is an ADA temporary toilet on site until a permanent restroom is built.

Rental fee: $75 for a full day

Tables: 10 folding tables

Electric: Yes

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Frank Shelter


Frank Shelter is located in Heise Park beside the high school baseball field. It is unenclosed and surrounded by green space.

There is a sand volleyball court nearby and a playground is located across the street.

Rental fee: $25 for a full day

Tables: 10 picnic tables

Electric: Yes
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Kiwanis Shelter and Lions Shelter

The Kiwanis and Lions shelters are located in Heise Park north of the YMCA. They are both unenclosed. 

Grills and playground equipment are near both shelters.

Rental fee: $25 for a full day

Tables: 10 picnic tables at Kiwanis, 9 picnic tables at Lions

Electric: Kiwanis yes, Lions no

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PECO Shelter

PECO Park, 1321 Freese Works Place, has one unenclosed shelter in the green space north of the ball field quad. There are two grills. The park has a basketball court and horseshoe court nearby.

Rental fee: $25 for a full day

Tables: 7 picnic tables

Electric: No

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South Park Shelter


South Park has one unenclosed shelter. There is playground equipment, ball fields, and a tennis court nearby. In 2017, a new restroom facility was installed at the park.

Rental fee: $25 for a full day

Tables: 6 picnic tables

Electric: Yes


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