SHELTER RENTALS

Shelter Rentals

Shelter Rentals

The park has 15 covered shelters available to accommodate anywhere from 40–200 people for gatherings. All of these reserved shelters have at least one grill and come equipped with picnic tables.

Some have a playground and public restrooms nearby, and others are handicap accessible and come with electricity. For more information on shelter rentals, call 317.327.7110.

Since the park hosts many events like walks, runs, and triathlons during the hours of 7–11am, be advised that if you reserve a shelter on a day that the park has an event during those hours, we suggest you arrive after 11am that day.

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Shelters for Rent

RENTALS

Rent bikes, boats, picnic shelters, and amazing indoor meeting facilities. You can even rent out our Bark Park!

The park has 15 covered shelters available to accommodate anywhere from 40–200 people for gatherings.

All of these reserved shelters have at least one grill and come equipped with picnic tables.

For more information on shelter rentals, call 317.327.7110.

Eagle Creek Park’s Hideaway and Marina Overlook facilities offer a beautiful retreat for reunions, picnics, corporate outings, weddings and/or receptions all year-round.

For more information on indoor facilities, call 317.327.7193. Please also review the Indoor Facility Rental Policies.

For Eagle Creek programs, please visit this Indy Parks page.

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Choosing a Shelter

Eagle Creek Park’s variety of shelters can serve various functions for family gatherings, weddings, retreats, and more.

We recommend you look at the interactive map and the images and descriptions of the shelters before deciding which shelter to rent.

Note that shelters vary in size, and some have access to electricity, nearby playgrounds, and restrooms, while others do not.

Also, be prepared to have a backup shelter in mind, especially when booking weekends or holidays.

SHELTER SPECIFICATIONS

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A B C D E G H

Mt. Pleasant (S/M/N) Lilly Lake Beach Earth Discovery Center Dandy Trail

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A+B

Shelters A & B (Walnut Grove)

$135 Marion County resident

$160 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 50′ x 30′ (both shelters)

ACCOMODATES: 100 people each

TABLES: 15 each

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: Yes

ELECTRIC: (2) Outlets each

GRILL: One 12×29″ charcoal grill each

OTHER FEATURES: Playground nearby

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Walnut Grove reservation sign with contact information for booking, located in a natural setting.

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Sign for Walnut Grove reservations with contact details.

Walnut Grove pavilion with a roof and stone walls, surrounded by grass and trees, ideal for gatherings and events.

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Walnut Grove pavilion in a green setting.

Spacious outdoor pavilion with a brown roof, surrounded by trees and grass, featuring stone walls and picnic tables.

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A large outdoor pavilion with a brown roof and stone walls.

Green wooden sign indicating Shelter B location in a park, surrounded by grass and trees, with a building in the background.

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Sign for Shelter B in a grassy area.

A park pavilion featuring an open shelter with wooden beams, surrounded by trees and grassy areas, ideal for gatherings and events.

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Park pavilion with an open shelter and seating.

A spacious park pavilion featuring wooden picnic tables under a shaded roof, surrounded by trees and greenery.

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Park pavilion with picnic tables and trees.

C+D

Shelters C & D (CiRCLE DRIVE)

$135 Marion County resident

$160 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 45′ x 25′ (both shelters)

ACCOMODATES: 80 people each

TABLES: 10 each

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: Yes

ELECTRIC: (4) Outlets each

GRILL: One 13×29″ charcoal grill in each

OTHER FEATURES: Public restrooms nearby

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Shelter C sign indicating reservation details with contact number 327-7110 for inquiries.

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Sign for Shelter C with reservation information.

A spacious park pavilion featuring picnic tables and trash bins, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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Park pavilion with picnic tables and trash bins.

A park pavilion surrounded by lush greenery and trees, featuring picnic tables and trash bins for outdoor gatherings.

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Park pavilion nestled in a green landscape.

Circle D reservation sign with contact information for booking, located in a grassy area. Call 327-7110 for reservations.

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Circle D reservation sign with contact details.

A spacious park pavilion featuring multiple picnic tables and trash bins, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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Park pavilion with picnic tables and trash bins.

Park pavilion featuring multiple picnic tables and trash bins, surrounded by grass and trees, ideal for outdoor gatherings and events.

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Spacious park pavilion with picnic tables.

A spacious park pavilion featuring multiple picnic tables and trash bins, ideal for gatherings and outdoor events.

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Park pavilion with picnic tables and trash bins.

E

Shelter E (Reed's Place)

$135 Marion County resident

$160 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 45′ x 25′

ACCOMMODATES: 80 people

TABLES: 10

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: Yes

ELECTRIC: (4) Outlets

GRILL: One 13×29″ charcoal grill

OTHER FEATURES: Port O Let nearby

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Wooden sign for Reed's Place with directional arrow and contact information for reservations, located by a roadside.

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Sign directing to Reed’s Place with reservation details.

A park pavilion nestled among lush green trees and grass, providing a shaded area for outdoor activities and gatherings.

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A serene park pavilion surrounded by greenery.

Park pavilion featuring a roofed structure with picnic tables and a grill, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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A park pavilion with picnic tables and grill.

G

Shelter G (Hardwood Ridge)

$135 Marion County resident

$160 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 45′ x 25′

ACCOMMODATES: 80 people

TABLES: 10

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: Yes

ELECTRIC: (4) Outlets

GRILL: One 14×18″ charcoal grill

OTHER FEATURES: Restroom nearby

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Green wooden sign marking Hardwood Ridge, featuring a clear label and positioned in a natural outdoor setting.

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Sign indicating Hardwood Ridge location.

A wooden pavilion surrounded by trees in a forested area, with a gravel path leading to it, showcasing natural scenery.

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Wooden pavilion nestled among trees.

A spacious park pavilion featuring multiple picnic tables under a large roof, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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Spacious park pavilion with picnic tables.

Outdoor pavilion featuring picnic tables surrounded by trees in a natural setting, ideal for gatherings and events.

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Spacious outdoor pavilion with picnic tables.

H

Shelter H (Pine Grove)

$135 Marion County resident

$160 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 45′ x 25′

ACCOMMODATES: 60 people

TABLES: 10

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: Yes

ELECTRIC: (4) Outlets

GRILL: One 14×18″ charcoal grill

OTHER FEATURES: Restroom nearby

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Pine Grove reservation sign with contact information for reservations, located near a road surrounded by trees.

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Sign indicating Pine Grove reservation details.

A spacious park pavilion featuring multiple picnic tables under a roof, surrounded by trees and green grass.

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Park pavilion with picnic tables in a natural setting.

Spacious outdoor picnic pavilion featuring multiple tables and a roof for shade, surrounded by greenery in a park setting.

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Outdoor picnic pavilion with tables and roof.

MT PLEASANT

Three Shelters – South, Middle and North

Mt Pleasant Shelters (South, Middle + North)

$135 Marion County resident each

$160 non-resident each

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 45′ x 25′ (All three same size)

ACCOMMODATES: 80 people in each shelter. Adjacent areas will accommodate an additional 100.

TABLES: 10 in each shelter

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: All Shelters

ELECTRIC:

South – (2) Outlets

Middle – (2) Outlets

North – (4) Outlets

GRILL: Each shelter has two 16×16″ charcoal grills

OTHER FEATURES: Restroom nearby, playground nearby

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Park pavilion featuring multiple picnic tables under a roof, surrounded by greenery, ideal for outdoor gatherings and events.

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Pavilion with picnic tables in a park setting.

Sheltered picnic area with tables and a playground in the background, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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Sheltered picnic area with playground nearby.

Outdoor park pavilion featuring picnic tables under a wooden roof surrounded by trees and green grass.

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A spacious park pavilion with picnic tables.

Playground featuring a blue slide and a nearby shelter, surrounded by green grass and trees, ideal for outdoor activities.

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Playground area with a blue slide and shelter.

Spacious outdoor picnic pavilion featuring multiple tables and grill area, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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Outdoor picnic pavilion with tables and grill.

Spacious outdoor pavilion featuring picnic tables, surrounded by greenery and trees, ideal for gatherings and events.

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Outdoor pavilion with picnic tables in a green setting.

Covered picnic shelter with tables near a playground, surrounded by greenery, ideal for outdoor gatherings.

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A covered picnic area adjacent to a playground.

Playground featuring blue slides and various play structures, surrounded by green grass and trees, ideal for children's outdoor activities.

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Playground equipped with slides and climbing structures.

Covered park shelter featuring multiple picnic tables, surrounded by green trees and a playground in the background.

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Covered shelter with picnic tables near a playground.

LILLY LAKE

LILLY LAKE SHELTER

$135 Marion County resident

$160 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 28′ Hexagon

ACCOMMODATES: 40 people

TABLES: 8

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: All Shelters

ELECTRIC: (2) Outlets

GRILL: 13×29″ charcoal grill

OTHER FEATURES: Restroom nearby

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Lilly Lake

Lilly Lake

Lilly Lake

A park gazebo featuring picnic tables surrounded by greenery and a pond, ideal for outdoor gatherings and relaxation.

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A gazebo with picnic tables in a serene park setting.

A park pavilion featuring a metal roof, surrounded by picnic tables and greenery, near a serene water body.

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Park pavilion with picnic tables by the water.

A spacious outdoor picnic pavilion with a metal roof and wooden supports, surrounded by greenery and picnic tables.

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Spacious outdoor picnic pavilion with tables.

BEACH

BEACH SHELTER

$285 Marion County resident / $340 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

AVAILABLE: 10:00am-Dusk

SIZE: 80’x40′

ACCOMMODATES: 200 people

TABLES: 24

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: All Shelters

ELECTRIC: (2) Outlets, Lights

GRILL: 13×29″ charcoal grill

OTHER FEATURES: Restroom nearby

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Outdoor picnic pavilion featuring multiple tables and a charcoal grill, ideal for gatherings and barbecues in a natural setting.

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Spacious picnic pavilion with grill and tables.

Spacious covered picnic area with multiple tables near a lake, ideal for gatherings and outdoor events.

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Covered picnic area with tables by the lake.

Lakeside view featuring a recreation area with a beach, trees, and a tall observation tower near the water.

Eagle Creek Beach

Lakeside recreation area with an observation tower.

Spacious outdoor pavilion featuring multiple picnic tables under a roof, surrounded by greenery and a water view.

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Outdoor pavilion with picnic tables and a scenic view.

EARTH DISCOVERY CENTER

Earth Discovery Center Shelter

$135 Marion County resident

$160 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 40′ Hexagon

ACCOMMODATES: 80 people

TABLES: 10

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: All Shelters

ELECTRIC: None

GRILL: 28×36″ charcoal grill

OTHER FEATURES: Restroom nearby

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A park pavilion featuring multiple picnic tables and a grill, set in a grassy area with a pathway in the background.

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Park pavilion showcasing picnic tables and a grill.

A park pavilion with a green roof surrounded by grass and trees, featuring a circular seating area and a nearby information board.

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Park pavilion with a green roof and seating area.

DANDY TRAIL

Dandy Trail Shelter

$135 Marion County resident

$160 non-resident

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 40′ Hexagon

ACCOMMODATES: 80 people

TABLES: 10

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: All Shelters

ELECTRIC: None

GRILL: 28×36″ charcoal grill

OTHER FEATURES: Portolet nearby

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A park gazebo surrounded by lush green grass and trees, providing a serene outdoor space for gatherings and relaxation.

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A gazebo nestled in a green park area.

Outdoor pavilion featuring a blue metal roof and picnic tables, surrounded by trees and open space.

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A spacious outdoor pavilion with a blue roof.