Park Shelters

Reservations

• Rentals open up on March 1st of each year.
• Park Shelters are available for reservations: April 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
• There is a Shelter Rental Fee required for all shelters. This deposit may be refunded upon inspection by the Township of Shaler Parks and Recreation Department verifying that the permit holder has complied with all rules and regulations. 
• If you have any questions, please contact the Township at 412-486-9700.

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Shelter Rules & Regulations

Your shelter will be identified on your permit – please verify that you are at the correct shelter before setting up for your party.  If it is discovered that you are at the incorrect shelter you will be required to move to the correct shelter.

Shelter permit includes the use of the shelter only, all other areas of the park are for general public use. 

Shelter must be vacated no later than reservation time listed on permit.

No tape, push pins, staples or hanging items, banners or streamers from the rafters is permitted. No balloons or other items are to be affixed to the shelter in any way.   Balloons can be used with table weights.

Permit holders are not permitted to bring in auxiliary activities (petting zoos, inflatable slides or bounce houses).  Food trucks are not permitted.

Fire pits and open burning are not permitted.

No temporary signs are to be placed in the grass or on the fence at a Shaler Township Park Facility. 

Portable auxiliary shelters (tarps, tents, etc.) are not permitted. 

NO PARKING on access roads or in “no parking” areas.   Shaler Township Police will request that you move your vehicle to an approved parking location. 

NO CONFETTI OR GLITTER PERMITTED.

No chalk, silly string, water-based spray paint, or anything that would deface the structure and require additional cleanup. 

All refuse, litter, etc. must be placed in trash receptacles. 

FAILURE TO ABIDE BY ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF YOUR SHELTER DEPOSIT

KIWANIS SHELTER ONLY – If you have a permit for the Kiwanis Park shelter, discounted pool admission is available at the rate of $4.00 per person for Residents and $5.00 per person for Non-Residents. You must advise the Township office if you wish to have pool admission included in your rental fee and it will be charged the last business day before your rental.  You can pick up the pre-paid wristbands at the pool admission gate.  They will be dated and color coded so they cannot be used another day. 

The key for the bathrooms is available at the Township Office.   The restrooms  MUST BE LOCKED upon vacating the pavilion. 

Shelter Rental Fee: There is a deposit of $150.00 required for the rental of the main shelter at Kiwanis Park.  For all other shelters, there is a deposit fee of $50.00 required. This deposit will be refunded upon inspection by the Township of Shaler Parks and Recreation Department verifying that the permit holder has complied with the above rules and regulations.   Failure to abide by any of these rules will result in forfeiture of the deposit and possible suspension for future rentals. 

Cancellation Policy: If a rental is cancelled more than 30 days prior to your reservation date, the full deposit and any fees paid will be refunded.  If your reservation is cancelled inside the 30-day time frame, your deposit will not be refunded.  There are no refunds for cancellations due to weather. Every accommodation will be made to reschedule your reservation to a mutually agreed upon date by both parties.    If a mutual date cannot be agreed upon, no refund will be granted.  

Failure to abide by any of the above rules will forfeit any future pavilion rentals.