Outdoor Facilities
Friendship Park (150 Oklahoma Ave.)
Play a game of pickleball or basketball, try your green thumb in the community garden, stroll the story trail, fish from your canoe or have your next event in our rentable picnic shelter or gazebo.
Woodside Green Park (213 Camrose Ct.)
This beautiful 32 acre park offers a playground, canoe launch into the Big Walnut Creek, softball and baseball fields, basketball court, catch and release fishing pond, heated restrooms and a rentable shelter with grill and ample parking.
Hannah Park (6547 Clark State Rd.)
This 34.5 acre park features tennis and basketball courts, a playground, ball diamond and just under one mile of walking trails. There is also plenty of green space, ponds, catch and release fishing, heated restrooms and a rentable, covered shelter.
Creekside Rotary Stage (117 Mill St.)
Located in the heart of Gahanna’s Creekside District (just behind Local Cantina), the Gahanna Rotary Stage overlooks the beautiful Big Walnut Creek and Creekside Park. The stage is home to the City’s “Creekside LIVE” summer concert series, and is used in major events like the annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival. It is often used for weddings, as well. Call 614-342-4250 to rent the Rotary Stage at Creekside Plaza.
Indoor Facilities
Gahanna Municipal Golf Course (220 Olde Ridenour Rd.)
The Golf Course Clubhouse is a year-round rental facility available from 8 am – 11 pm. Clubhouse rental includes a wood-burning fireplace, kitchenette and outdoor space. The facility is perfect for meetings, family reunions, team banquets, graduation parties and more.
Gahanna Senior Center (480 Rocky Fork Blvd.)
The Gahanna Senior Center is a multi-purpose facility open to all adults ages 55+, offering diverse programs. When not in use by members and City staff, it is available for rentals. The space includes two large rooms, and a working kitchen.
Rental Procedures
- Call Parks & Recreation at 614-342-4250 to check availability.
- Complete a reservation form. Forms are available at the Parks & Recreation office or below:
- Rent a Shelter/Gazebo at Friendship, Hannah or Woodside Green (PDF)
- Rent the Clubhouse (PDF)
- Rent the Senior Center (PDF)
- Pay the reservation fee. Accepted forms of payment include check, cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards;
- 50% of the rental price is due for refundable security deposit. This is paid up front at the time of rental.
- Deposits are held/not refunded if agreement is not upheld.
- In order to receive the resident discount rate – the resident must complete and sign the reservation form and payment/deposit must be from the resident’s account.
FAQs
- Shelters and Clubhouse are rented on a first-come, first serve basis. Payment, deposit and reservation form is required in order to reserve the facility or shelter.
- Am I a Resident? In order to receive the resident discount rate, you must live within the Gahanna City limits and/or pay Gahanna Income Tax. Even if you have a Gahanna mailing address and/or live within the Gahanna-Jefferson School District, you MAY NOT be a qualifying resident of the City of Gahanna. A full-time employee (spouse or child) of a business located within the City of Gahanna must provide proof of employment on company letterhead (with Gahanna address) signed by the personnel director or president of the company, or a copy of a current pay stub. Employment is verified annually.
- The Golf Course Clubhouse is air conditioned and heated.
- Facilities and shelters are available for rent one calendar year in advance. For example, if you are interested in renting a facility for July 30 of next year, you may do so on July 30 of this year. Payment and deposit must accompany paperwork at the time of rental.
- To rent a facility: Reservation forms are available at the Department of Parks & Recreation office or by downloading the reservation form on this page. Please call 614-342-4250 to check for availability.
- Alcohol is only permitted in the Clubhouse, Hannah Park Shelter, and the Senior Center with a special alcohol permit purchased through the Dept. of Parks & Recreation.
- Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in all other park shelters and facilities
- Smoking is prohibited in all shelters and the Clubhouse.
- Reservations are not complete until payment and forms are processed. Please call the Parks & Recreation office at 614-342-4250 to check for availability.
- If key or badge is not returned within 3 business days after the rental is completed, $5 late fee will be charged each day items are not returned.
- A charge of $25 will be assessed for a lost key or badge.
Cancellation/Change Policy
- Any cancellation or transferring of date requested 180 calendar days or more prior to the event date will result in a refund of rental fee and security deposit, less a $25 administration fee.
- Any cancellation or transferring of date requested less than 180 days but more than 30 calendar days prior to the event date will result in a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the total rental fee. Security deposit will be fully refunded.
- Any cancellation or transferring of date requested less than 30 calendar days prior to the event date will result in a cancellation fee of 100% of the total rental fee. Security deposit will be refunded.
- If the renter cancels the event due to inclement weather, no rental fees will be refunded. Security deposit will be fully refunded.
- If the City of Gahanna cancels your event; you will receive a full refund.
Athletic Field Use/Field Reservations
The City of Gahanna recognizes the benefits of providing facilities for recreational athletic activities. The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department (GPRD) maintains numerous turf and baseball/softball fields for both practice and game play.
Organized groups who wish to utilize field space must receive approval from GPRD and agree to the terms outlined in the City’s Athletic Field/Facility Use Policy and complete a Field Use Application.
Peak Season
| Peak Season: April – October – WEEKENDS | RENTAL TIMES | Gahanna Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Park Gazebo* (3 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $60 | $90 |
| Woodside Green Park Shelter (9 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $100 | $150 |
| Friendship Park Shelter* (13 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $140 | $210 |
| Hannah Park Shelter* (5 tables on patio; 20 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $200 | $300 |
| Peak Season: April – October – MONDAY – THURSDAY | RENTAL TIMES | Gahanna Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Park Gazebo* (3 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $40 | $50 |
| Woodside Green Park Shelter (9 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $50 | $60 |
| Friendship Park Shelter* (13 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $60 | $75 |
| Hannah Park Shelter* (5 tables on patio; 20 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $75 | $90 |
Off-Peak Season
| Non-Peak Season: November – March | RENTAL TIMES | Gahanna Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Park Gazebo* (3 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $40 | $50 |
| Woodside Green Park Shelter (9 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $50 | $60 |
| Friendship Park Shelter* (13 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $60 | $75 |
| Hannah Park Shelter* (5 tables on patio; 20 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $75 | $90 |
Park Shelter Rates
Shelter rental rates are seasonal. Prime season is April-October and off-season is November-March.
*Hannah and Friendship Park facilities are available weekdays from 7 pm – dark due to camp programs.
The rental fee and refundable deposit are due at the time of the reservation. The deposit fee is 50% of the rental fee.
Peak Season
| Peak Season: April – October – WEEKENDS | RENTAL TIMES | Gahanna Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Park Gazebo* (3 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $60 | $90 |
| Woodside Green Park Shelter (9 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $100 | $150 |
| Friendship Park Shelter* (13 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $140 | $210 |
| Hannah Park Shelter* (5 tables on patio; 20 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $200 | $300 |
| Peak Season: April – October – MONDAY – THURSDAY | RENTAL TIMES | Gahanna Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Park Gazebo* (3 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $40 | $50 |
| Woodside Green Park Shelter (9 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $50 | $60 |
| Friendship Park Shelter* (13 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $60 | $75 |
| Hannah Park Shelter* (5 tables on patio; 20 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $75 | $90 |
Off-Peak Season
| Non-Peak Season: November – March | RENTAL TIMES | Gahanna Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Park Gazebo* (3 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $40 | $50 |
| Woodside Green Park Shelter (9 tables) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $50 | $60 |
| Friendship Park Shelter* (13 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $60 | $75 |
| Hannah Park Shelter* (5 tables on patio; 20 tables inside) | 10 am – 2 pm / 4 pm – 8 pm | $75 | $90 |
Indoor Facility Rates
The rental fee and refundable deposit are due at the time of the reservation. The deposit fee is 50% of the rental fee.
| Monday – Thursday | Gahanna Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Clubhouse | Rent hourly, (3 hr min) 8am-11pm | $50 | $75 |
| 5+ hrs, Golf Course Clubhouse | As available | $200 | $250 |
| Senior Center | Rent Hourly (3hr min) 5pm-11pm | $50 | $75 |
| 5 + hrs, Senior Center | As available | $200 | $250 |
| Weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Gahanna Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanna Senior Center | Half Day: 8a-2p or 4p-11p *Friday availability 5p-11p | $275 | $375 |
| Gahanna Senior Center | Full Day: 8a-11p | $400 | $500 |
| Golf Course Clubhouse | Half Day: 8a – 2p or 4p – 11p | $275 | $375 |
| Golf Course Clubhouse | Full Day: 8a – 11p | $400 | $500 |
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