Our Story
On December 28th, 2022, the historical Riley Park Shelter House caught fire. The building was constructed by Works Progress Administration in 1937 which created work during the Great Depression. The building, deemed a complete loss, was demolished in spring 2023. The Shelter House was a rental facility hosted Parks programming, family reunions, weddings, baby showers, and countless other events. Ground was broken in March of 2024, beginning the rebuild of the Shelter House. The expected completion date is Spring 2025.
Coming Soon!
Rentals for the Riley Park Shelter House will begin on March 10th for rentals on April 4th and after.
Rentals
The rental fee is $400.00 per day, plus a $200.00 damage deposit (cash or check only for damage deposit). The damage deposit is to be paid at the time the key is picked up. The damage deposit will be refunded after the rental upon inspection by Parks Department personnel. We do offer a non-profit rate for charitable organizations of $200 per day.
Your rental hours are 9:00 am – 11:00 pm on the day of rental only. No early access will be permitted
Reservations may be made online or by calling the Parks and Recreation office at 317-477-4340 Monday- Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. The rental fee must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance. Reservations will not be honored through voicemail. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis.
