Thinking of planning a wedding, reunion, business picnic, or a get together with family and friends? Why not choose a shelter in one of our beautiful parks. Each park offers unique features and facilities. Shelter rentals include the building/patio area, grills and picnic tables. Most of the shelters have play equipment nearby and many are located by athletic facilities.
Rental fees range from $40.00 - $100.00, depending on the size/type of shelter. To find out more about park and shelter availability and park amenities, click on shelter rental application for specific amenities that each shelter provides.
Security Deposit: $100 per shelter
To reserve a shelter with Ypsilanti Township, please fill out the Shelter Use Permit Application and bring to our Community Center at (2025 E Clark Rd). If you need any assistance please contact the Community Center/Recreation Department at (734) 544-3800.
Note: To reserve a shelter, rental fee and security deposit must be paid in full. Shelter rental rates are subject to change. Security Deposit is refunded after the successful conclusion of the rental.
Host a Special Event
If you or your organization are interested in hosting a special event (car shows, 5K's, fishing derby's, etc.) in our parks that may require additional attention outside of a traditional shelter or facility reservation, please complete the Special Event Permit Application. Following completion of the form, Ypsilanti Township Recreation staff will review the application and contact the applicant as it relates to any questions that may arise, fees due, on-site or logistics meetings, and scheduling a review time with the Ypsilanti Township Park Commission.
Gated Parks
| Capacity | Ypsilanti Twp/City | Corporate/All Others | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Lake Park | ||||
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Shelter #1 (electrical outlets, restrooms, fire place) |
Up to 100 | $100.00 | $125.00 |  |
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Shelter #2 (electrical outlets, restrooms, horseshoe pits) |
Up to 100 | $100.00 | $125.00 |  |
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Shelter #3 (electrical outlets, restrooms, horseshoe pits) |
Up to 100 | $100.00 | $125.00 |  |
|
Shelter #4 (sand volleyball) |
Up to 50 | $50.00 | $75.00 |  |
| Loonfeather Park | ||||
|
Shelter #1 (restrooms near shelter) |
Up to 100 | $100.00 | $125.00 |  |
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Shelter #2 (restrooms near shelter) |
Up to 100 | $100.00 | $125.00 |  |
| North Bay Park | ||||
|
Shelter #1 (electrical outlets, restrooms) |
Up to 100 | $100.00 | $125.00 |  |
|
Shelter #2 |
Up to 40 | $50.00 | $75.00 | |
| North Hydro Park | ||||
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**Shelter #1 (electrical outlets, restrooms) |
Up to 40 | $50.00 | $75.00 |  |
Note: Shelters 2, 3 & 4 have a sand volleyball court nearby.
Non-Gated Parks
| Capacity | Ypsilanti Twp/City | Corporate/All Others | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Park | ||||
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Shelter #1 (restrooms, horseshoe pits) |
Up to 60 | $75.00 | $100.00 |  |
**All shelters except North Hydro Park have playgrounds.
