Park Shelters

A variety of shelters are located within the City’s park & trail system and are available for use by the public. The shelters are rented in 5-hour time blocks; 10:00am-3:00pm or 4:00-9:00pm. You may reserve a shelter for the entire day by requesting both time blocks.

General Rules & Regulations:

  • Shelters may be reserved beginning the first Monday of the given year.
  • Shelters must be rented at least one week prior to date requested.
  • Persons requesting this reservation will be held responsible for the destruction of property. Use, consumption, or possession of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited in all City parks. Sec. 11-211 City Ordinance.
  • Full payment is due at request.
  • Permits are not valid until signed and returned to the Leawood Parks and Recreation Department. Rental groups have five business days to return signed permit or reservation will be terminated.
  • A $5.00 service fee will be charged for all shelter / field rental transfers.
  • All scheduled rentals cancelled due to inclement weather can be rescheduled, space permitting. No refunds will be given.
  • Rental groups must be in possession of the permit(s) at time of use.
  • Rental groups will be responsible for clean-up of facility / field.

Shelters located in City Park -10601 Lee Boulevard

  • East Shelter House (A) & West Shelter House (B)

    • Shelters A and B may be reserved individually or together.
    • 6 picnic tables & 2 grills.
    • Close to sand volleyball.
    • Close to basketball courts.
    • Drinking fountain nearby.
    • Use portable restroom or Lion’s Shelter restrooms.

    5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $67 / Resident Discounted Fee: $50
    All-Day Rental Fee: $112 / Resident Discounted Fee: $80

    East Gazebo (C) & West Gazebo (D)

    • Shelters C and D may be reserved individually or together.
    • 4 picnic tables & 2 grills.
    • 2 – 20 amp duplex outlets.
    • Close to drinking fountain.
    • Restrooms at pool building.

    5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $57 / Resident Discounted Fee: $40
    All-Day Rental Fee: $97 / Resident Discounted Fee: $65

    Lions Shelter (E)

    • 12 picnic tables & 2 grills
    • 6 – 20 amp duplex outlets
    • Close to playground
    • Drinking fountain
    • Restrooms

    5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $87 / Resident Discounted Fee: $70
    All-Day Rental Fee: $142 / Resident Discounted Fee: $120

Shelters located along Tomahawk Creek Parkway - 117th & Tomahawk Creek Parkway

South Lake (G)

  • 2 picnic tables & 1 grill.
  • Close to fishing at south lake & trail.

5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $57 / Resident Discounted Fee: $40
All-Day Rental Fee: $97 / Resident Discounted Fee: $65

North Lake (F)

  • 2 picnic tables & 1 grill.
  • Close to fishing at north lake & trail.

5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $57 / Resident Discounted Fee: $40
All-Day Rental Fee: $97 / Resident Discounted Fee: $65

Shelter at Ironwoods Park - 14701 Mission

Ironwoods Park

  • 4 picnic tables & 2 grills.
  • 2 – 20 amp duplex outlets.
  • Close to playground
  • Holds approximately 32 people

5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $87 / Resident Discounted Fee: $70
All-Day Rental Fee: $142 / Resident Discounted Fee: $120

Shelter at I-Lan Park - 12601 Nall Avenue

I-Lan Park

  • 4 picnic tables & 1 grills.
  • 1- 20 amp duplex outlets.
  • Restrooms are nearby
  • Holds approximately 32 people
  • Parking is limited

5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $67 / Resident Discounted Fee: $50
All-Day Rental Fee: $112 / Resident Discounted Fee: $80

Shelter at Tomahawk Park - 119th & Tomahawk Creek Parkway

Tomahawk Park

  • 4 picnic tables.
  • Adjacent to playground with youth and toddler swings
  • Access to Tomahawk Creek Trail nearby
  • Holds approximately 32 people
  • Please note: Restrooms and a water fountain are not available at this site

5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $57 / Resident Discounted Fee: $40
All-Day Rental Fee: $97 / Resident Discounted Fee: $65

Shelters at Gezer Park - 133rd & Mission Road

Gezer West Shelter

  • 4 picnic tables & 1 grill
  • 1 – 20 amp duplex outlet
  • Playground is near by
  • Restrooms are nearby
  • Holds approximately 32 people
  • Parking is limited

5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $82 / Resident Discounted Fee: $65
All-Day Rental Fee: $127 / Resident Discounted Fee: $115

Gezer East Shelter

  • 4 picnic tables (no grill available)
  • 1 – 20 amp duplex outlet
  • Restrooms are nearby
  • Holds approximately 32 people
  • Parking is limited

5 Hour Block Rental Fee: $97 / Resident Discounted Fee: $75
All-Day Rental Fee: $147 / Resident Discounted Fee: $125

Add Sukkah (walls): $75 per event

Fire Pit at Gezer Park

The fire pit is located near the east shelter at Gezer Park and is ideal for Scout ceremonies.

Two Hour Block Rental Fee: $85 / Resident Discounted Fee: $75 / Civic Groups $65
Additional hour (up to four hours) $20/hour for all groups.

Receive a $15 discount when you rent the Gezer East Shelter and the Fire Pit during the same block of time.

Contact Information

Phone: (913) 663-9154
Email: shelters@leawood.org
Leawood Parks & Recreation
4800 Town Center Drive
Leawood, KS 66211

Shelter Reservation Request Form
Special Event Use Application