Reserve a Shelter

Lincoln Parks and Recreation offers a variety of shelters for all of your events! 

Our fully enclosed buildings come with electricity and restrooms for your comfort. *Smoking is not allowed within enclosed shelters.

Our open shelters offer the chance to be close to nature, but check each location to see what amenities are included. 

Pay Online

Step 1.Visit our Online Reservation Portal.

Create or Login to a CivicRec account:

CivicRec Instructions

Step 2.Select Venue Type

Select the venue type, and location.

Step 3.Select dates

The calendar will show which dates are available, and those that are already reserved.

Step 4.Review and Pay

Pay online through the CivicRec reservation portal. You will need a credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover) to complete the transaction.

Step 5.Ready?

Enclosed Shelter Reservations

Open Shelter Reservations

Need to rent a field or court addition to your park shelter?

Ballfield & Court Reservations

Is this a special event that requires more than a simple shelter rental? (i.e. street closers, multiple locations) 

Special Event Application

 

Step 6.Before the Event

Drop off any deposit required within two weeks of your rental.

Pick up keys within two business days prior to your event.

Step 7.After the Event

After the event, return rental keys.

Staff will inspect the rental area and deposit will be available to pick up during regular business hours.  

 

 

Pay with Check or Cash

Step 1.View Civic Rec Reservation Portal for a calendar of available dates.

Create or Login to a CivicRec account:

CivicRec Instructions 

Visit CivicRec to select Enclosed Shelter facilities tab and the facility you are interested in renting to view the calendar.

Enclosed Shelter Reservations

Step 2.Complete the Reservation Application

Email to parks@lincoln.ne.gov to request a Facility Reservation Request and complete the PDF form

Step 3.Payment

Payment must be made in order to complete the reservation.

Deliver or mail payment and completed form to Lincoln Parks and Recreation at 3131 O St. Suite# 300 Lincoln, NE 68510 (cash, check or card). 

Step 4.Before the event

Drop off any deposit required within 2 weeks of your rental.

Pick up keys within two business days prior to your event.

Step 5.After the Event

After the event, return rental keys.

Staff will inspect the rental area and deposit will be available to pick up during regular business hours.  

 

 A profile shot of Antelope Enclosed shelter looking at a wall with a chimney and a Green Sign with text that reads: Antelope Enclosed Shelter Rental Info. 441-7847.

Open Shelters

Reserve a Park Space

These structures are open to enjoy the park atmosphere. Perfect for Spring-Fall events!

Shelters that have electrical access, an electrical key is a $50.00 cash/check security deposit and can be checked out 2 business days prior to event date. From the time restrooms are closed in the fall until they are opened in the spring, open shelters are still reservable for exclusive use/private celebrations, and unless reserved, can still be used in a shared use capacity during park operating hours.

Open shelter reservations can be made year-round, however, they are not as popular during the winter or fall. 

These 7 open shelters are shared use spaces only and aren't reservable at this time unless for Community events via the Special Use Permit process.