Reserve Park Shelters in Owensboro-Daviess County for 2025

If you know you'll be planning a get-together in one of our beautiful county parks in 2025, believe it or not, you need to go ahead and reserve that shelter now.

An outdoor shelter is a great option for many occasions. I've been to lots of kiddos' birthdays in local parks over the years. A shelter gives everyone a place to cool off after running around the playground. You'll have plenty of room to play games, open presents, and eat without pesky bugs all around. Shelter from inclement weather is also a plus.

Family reunions often take advantage of the convenience of a shelter. Whether you plan a big ole potluck or want to cook on the charcoal grills provided, you'll have a grand ole time catching up with everyone and every shelter is stocked with picnic tables for folks to enjoy their meals and watch the youngsters play.

Both the County and City parks have opened reservations for park shelter for 2025. I know that may seem early, but they go quickly! According to the Daviess County Fiscal Court's Facebook page,

Reserving a Daviess County Park Shelter

"Daviess County Parks & Recreation is accepting picnic shelter reservations for 2025.

Don't delay. Popular dates book up quickly, even a year in advance. Reserve your space by calling (270) 685-6142 or visit https://www.daviessky.org/.

Picnic shelters are available at Yellow Creek Park and Panther Creek Park from April 1 to October 31."

The Whispering Wind shelter at Panther Creek Park and Shelter #1 at Yellow Creek Park will be unavailable. Both shelters are scheduled to be rebuilt over the next year.

Reserving a City of Owensboro Park Shelter

According to the City of Owensboro Parks & Recreation:

"Reservations are taken for shelters beginning the 1st Monday of November for the upcoming season. Shelters are available for reservation during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily. For more information on reservations or inquires about available dates and times, call the Owensboro Parks & Recreation Administrative Center at 270-687-8700 during business hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m."

Please read the rules and regulations on the Owensboro Parks & Recreation website and have your information ready. You can also reserve your shelter online at that link. These are for Legion Park, Moreland Park, and Ben Hawes Park.

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