Stephens Lake Park Shelters

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Stephens Lake Park Shelters

Collins Shelter

Reservable, (except during winter sports months)
See Picnic Shelter Reservations
Rental includes firepit
Dimensions: 26' x 26' - 676 sq. ft.
Lights
Electric (combo lock): 1 - 220 volt outlet,
2 - 110 volt double outlets
4 - Picnic tables (1 ADA)
Seating capacity: 32
Parking spaces: 18 (more in other areas)
Recommended group size (limit): 40
1 - Single ADA grill
Playground at Gordon Shelter
Restrooms nearby (open year round)
ADA drinking fountain with jug filler next to restrooms
* Wood for firepit is provided by the Parks and Recreation Department on site during winter sports season. See firepit rules.
* Water hydrant nearby (check out 2272 key - $20 deposit)
*Group size is limited to 40 due to limited parking. Groups with more than 40 are required to rent one or both of the other shelters, depending on size of group.
*See Stephens Lake Park map for location of shelter, playground, and restrooms.

Photo of Collins Shelter

Photo of Collins Shelter with firepit

Gordon Shelter

Reservable
See Picnic Shelter Reservations
Dimensions: 26' x 46' - 1196 sq. ft.
Concrete patio included with shelter rental (26' x 50' usable area)
9 - Picnic tables (1 ADA)
Seating capacity: 72
Parking spaces: 35 (more in other areas)
Recommended group size (limit): 80
Lights
Electric (combo lock): 6 - 110 volt quad outlets, 1 - 220 volt outlet
1 - ADA double grill
Playground, climbing boulder, and swingset next to shelter
Restrooms nearby (open year round)
ADA drinking fountain with jug filler next to restrooms
*See Stephens Lake Park map for location of shelter, playground, and restrooms.

Dimensions of Gordon Shelter patio

Happy Hollow Shelter

Reservable
See Picnic Shelter Reservations
Dimensions: 26' x 46' - 1196 sq. ft.
8 - Picnic tables (1 ADA)
Seating capacity: 64
Parking spaces: 35 (more in other areas)
Recommended group size (limit): 80
Lights
Electric (combo lock): 6 - 110 volt quad outlets, 1 - 220 volt outlet
1 - ADA double grill
Playground next to shelter
Restrooms between Gordon and Collins Shelters (open year round)
ADA drinking fountain with jug filler
*See Stephens Lake Park map for location of shelter, playground, and restrooms.

Island Shelter

Can be scheduled for special events with Park Special Use Permit
Dimensions: 26' x 26'
3 - Marble benches
Lights
Electric (combo lock): 4 - 110 volt quad outlets, 1 - 220 volt outlet
No water
Restrooms on south shore (open year round)
Drinking fountains on south shore
*See Stephens Lake Park map for shelter location.

Aerial photo of Island Shelter

Single Table Picnic Shelters

There are six single table picnic shelters throughout the park for visitors to enjoy a picnic or shaded place to read or work. They are available on a first come, first served basis. See map below for these shelter locations in the park.

Map of single table picnic shelter locations at Stephens Lake Park