Zionsville Parks Shelter Reservations
Zionsville’s parks are ideal locations for parties, meetings, reunions, seminars, weddings or picnics. Reservable shelters allow for the exclusive use of park shelters for a prearranged period. Shelter reservation applications may be submitted on or after January 1 of each year and may not extend beyond the current calendar year.
Reservable Spaces (photos below)
- Elm Street Green Shelter (165 N Elm Street) - four picnic tables and one grill. No on-site public restrooms (the nearest public restroom is located at Lions Park).
- Elm Street Green Upper Pavilion (220 N Elm Street) - one picnic table and grill. No on-site public restrooms (nearest is located at Lion's Park). Access to Elm Street Green fountain.
Click here for more information on Elm Street Green.
- Heritage Trail Park (4050 S 875 E) - 4 secured picnic tables, overhead lighting, electric outlet, grill, water station. On-site port-o-john.
Click here for more information on Heritage Trail Park.
- Lincoln Park Gazebo (41 S 2nd Street) - two picnic tables available, water fountain, hose bib and electrical outlets available. No nearby public restrooms.
- Lincoln Park Construction - please note Lincoln Park will be CLOSED September 2025 - TBA 2026 for a refresh and update to pathways, plantings and gazebo. Reservations for the space will not be available after August 31, 2025 until construction is completed.
Click here for more information on Lincoln Park.
- Mulberry Fields Shelter A (9645 Whitestown Road) - five moveable picnic tables, overhead lighting, electric outlet and water station. On-site public restrooms. Shelter A is currently not reservable in 2025 due to concession stand construction
- Mulberry Fields Shelter B (9645 Whitestown Road) - four moveable picnic tables, overhead lighting, electric outlet, grill and water station. On-site public restrooms.
- Mulberry Fields Shelter C (9645 Whitestown Road) - five moveable picnic tables, overhead lighting, electric outlet and grill. Close proximity to public restrooms and splash pad.
Click here for more information on Mulberry Fields.
- Overley-Worman Park Shelter A (6040 Godello Circle) - four moveable picnic tables, overhead lighting, electric outlet and grill. Nearby water station and on-site port-o-john.
- Overley-Worman Park Shelter B (6040 Godello Circle) - four moveable picnic tables, overhead lighting, electric outlet and grill. Nearby water station and on-site port-o-john.
Click here for more information on Overley-Worman Park.
Rental Shifts
Each reservable shelter is available for two shifts per day:
- AM Shift: dawn - 2 p.m.
- PM Shift: 3 p.m. - dusk
Rates
| Resident rate | Half day: $50 | Full day: $100 |
| Non-resident rate | Half day: $65 | Full day: $130 |
Not-for-profit Groups: We want our community to gather in parks. Not-for-profit groups may schedule reservations within Town facilities at a reduced or waived rate. Please contact the Parks Department directly for reservations 317-733-2273.
Important Information
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. This ordinance is strictly enforced.
- Permission for amplified sound may be revoked at any time if deemed disruptive.
- User groups may not sell food, beverages or any items in the park. If this reservation is part of a fundraiser for a local non-profit, or fundraising for any other purpose, please attach a detailed proposal to online application. Fundraising activities require Park Board approval in advance. The Zionsville Park and Recreation Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month, except holidays.
- At the end of the reserved period, the reservation holder must leave the designated space in the same condition as found. Town staff will inspect shelters at the end of the reserved period or at the beginning of the following day. Reservation holders are responsible for any and all damages to park property and/or trash disposal. A $50 clean-up fee may be charged for any mess that requires additional staff time to clean.
- Refunds may be approved if received one week prior to the reservation date. A $10 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds.
- If others will not yield your reserved area when requested, please contact Zionsville Police Department at the non-emergency number: 317-873-5967.
