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Local Parks: Kettering Picnic Shelters

The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department has several reservable picnic shelters available. Residents are able to reserve a shelter beginning in January; non-residents in March. Reservations must be made at the Parks Maintenance Center, 3170 Valleywood Drive.

Shelters may be used on a first-come first-served basis when they are not reserved. For more information, call 296-2486.

Picnic kits - including volleyball, badminton and softball equipment - are available for rental for a nominal fee plus deposit. Reservations can be made at the Parks Maintenance Center, 3170 Valleywood Drive. For more information, call 296-2486.

Delco Park
1700 Woodman Center Drive | Map

Delco Park shelter #1 has 10-15 tables, and seats up to 120 people. Nearby are 4 lighted baseball fields, barbecue grills, a volleyball court, 5 soccer fields, a fishing pond, a fishing pier and playground equipment. Drinking fountains are located in the park. A stocked 8-acre lake for fishing and a bicycle motocross (BMX) track also are in Delco Park. Baseball fields need to be rented to ensure availability.

• Delco Park shelter #2 has 6-8 tables, and seats up to 64 people. Parking areas are located a short distance away
• Shelter #3 seats up to 200 people
• Permanent restrooms are available within the park
• Electricity can be made available at the Delco Park shelters

Ernst Park
1030 E. David Road | Map
Ernst Park shelter is hexagon shaped, holds 4-5 tables, and seats up to 40 people. Close by are tennis courts, baseball fields, barbecue grills, a grass volleyball court, playground equipment and drinking fountain. Chemical toilets are available within the park during the summer. The parking lot will hold 38 cars. Baseball fields need to be rented to ensure availability.

Irelan Park
4532 Marshall Road | Map
Irelan Park shelter is hexagon shaped, holds 4-5 tables, and seats up to 40 people. Nearby are barbecue grills, a grass volleyball court, playground equipment and drinking fountain. The parking lot holds 24 cars with additional parking on Marstead Drive. The shelter is surrounded by large, mature trees. A chemical toilet is available at Irelan Park during the summer. Irelan Park shelter is not available on Saturdays April 1 through July 30.

Indian Riffle Park
2801 E. Stroop Road | Map
Indian Riffle Park #1, #2 and #3 shelter each hold 10-15 tables and seat up to 120 people. Nearby are inside restrooms, barbecue grills, a grass volleyball court, playground equipment (which can also accommodate those with disabilities) and drinking fountain. Parking for 150 cars is nearby. The shelters are surrounded by large, mature trees. Electric outlets are available at the Indian Riffle Shelters #1 and #3. Shelter #2 is close to the playground equipment for those groups with children. Shelter #2 and 3 are accessible with paved walks. Baseball fields need to be rented to ensure availability.