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Shelter Policies

Shelter Reservation Fees - 
We begin accepting shelter reservations on the first business day of March.
Shelters are reserved April through October.
Shelters are reserved for the entire day.
Shelters can be reserved online, by phone or in person at the Parks Office.
(Shelter reservation fees are non-refundable)                                                                                                                                 
Shelters are available at the following Parks:

Boone Woods Park
- Burlington, KY
Shelter 1 - 20'x40' (seats 80)     $45
Shelter 2 - 20'x40' (seats 80)     $45
Shelter 3 - 30'x50' (seats 100)   $75
Restroom Buildings, Grills, Electricity and Nearby Water Available
England-Idlewild ParkBurlington, KY
Shelter 1 - 30'x50' (seats 100)  $75
Shelter 2 - 20'x40' (seats 80)    $45
Shelter 3 - 20'x40' (seats 80)    $45
Port-O-Lets, Grills, Electricity and Nearby Water Available
Walton Community Park - Walton, KY
Shelter 1 - 20'x40' (seats 80)    $45
Shelter 2 - 20'x40' (seats 80)    $45
Shelter 3 - 20'x40' (seats 80)    $45
Restroom Building, Grills Electricity and Nearby Water Available
Central Park - Union, KY
Shelter 1 - 20'x40' (seats 80)    $45
Shelter 2 - 30'x50' (seats 100)  $75
Restroom Buildings, Grills, Electricity and Nearby Water Available
Giles Conrad Park - Hebron, KY
Shelter 1 - (seats 70)                $45
Port-O-Lets, Grill and Electricity Available
Shelter 2 - (Seats 80)                $45
Sperti Park - Burlington, KY
Shelter 1 - (seats 25)                $45
Restroom Building, Grill, Electricity and Nearby Water Available
Limited Parking (6 spaces)
*No Parking on the street

Shelter Reservation Payments can be made by check, money order, cash or credit card. 

Special Events Requiring a Shelter Reservation 
Anyone making a shelter reservation who wishes to conduct a pig roast, dunking booth, or any other such extra activity not sponsored by Boone County Parks, must make a request in writing to the Park Director. The activities below are now allowed in the Parks under the following conditions:

Pony rides/Petting zoos

  • An additional fee of $50 will be required in addition to the shelter reservation fee for clean up.
  • After event is over the area will be reviewed and if clean deposit will be returned.
  • Provider MUST have an insurance certificate on file with the Boone County Parks Department as well as a business license.

Inflatables/Blow-ups

  • Inflatable must be removed immediately after event is over. Nothing may be left once the group has left.
  • Provider MUST have an insurance certificate on fill with the Boone County Parks Department as well as a business license.

You may call the Parks office at 859-334-2117 for information on approved providers.

No-Charge Shelter Reservations
Monday - Friday Only

No-charge Shelter Reservations:
  The following agencies and organizations will not be charged for shelter use; however, if any special events as outlined above are included, permission must be requested. All Boone County, Cities of Florence, Walton, and Union offices; Boone County Schools (public and parochial) for student/faculty outings, clubs, field trips, etc.; Boone County Emergency Services including Fire, Police, EMA; and Boone County Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops for troop related activities. Any no-charge reservation other than those listed above must have the approval of the Park Director or his designee.

 

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