Shawnee County, KS Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

County Code Sec. 21-188 lists the specific facilities available: the Lake Shawnee Event Center, Shelter No. 6, Shelter No. 3, Reynolds Lodge, The Garden House, both gazebos, the Pergola, Reinisch Rose Garden, Doran Rock Garden, Big Gage, Westlake Shelter, Snyder's Cabin, Crestview Shelter, Lakewood Shelter, Garfield Shelter, Garfield South Porch, the Carousel Room, and the Children's Party House are rentable year-round, while Shelters No. 1, 2, 4 and 5, the Yacht Club, Shawnee North Shelter, Steak Grill, and Corral No. 2 rent only April 1 through October 31.

Weekday reservations (Monday through Thursday) must be made by noon the prior Friday, and weekend reservations (Friday through Sunday) by noon the previous Wednesday, per Sec. 21-188(i). No tents, canopies, carnival rides, or blow-ups are permitted without special written permission from the director or designee, and shelters cannot be reserved for December 24, 25, 31, or January 1. Cereal malt beverages and alcohol are allowed at rental facilities except the Children's Party House, Reinisch Rose Garden, and Doran Rock Garden. Rental time blocks are set by Sec.

), while the Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden book in four two-hour windows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Under Sec. 21-190, payment must be made in full at the time of reservation and, per Sec. 21-191, any fee-waiver request must go in writing to the director of county parks and recreation. Sec. 21-192 makes the renter liable for any damage to buildings, grounds, or equipment and responsible for the conduct of guests, and Sec. 21-193 requires adult supervision for any group with members under 18. Smoking is banned inside shelters under Sec. 21-194.