Parks & Rentals

Lions Den, Sunset Park

PARKS

Follow this link to see the variety of parks Elkhorn has to offer!

Park Rules

 

RENTALS

Elkhorn has so much to offer if you are looking for more space for your party or get together!

  • Reservations are accepted for current calendar year only.
  • Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the rental date.
  • Call for 262-741-5114 availability.
  • Payment is due in full at the time of rental.  A date will not be held without payment.
  • ​​​​​​Rental of the Recreation Center requires a separate check for the security deposit of $100 or credit card number on file.
  • WAYS TO RESERVE:
    • In person by cash, check, or card at the Elkhorn Recreation Center: 200 Devendorf Street, Elkhorn.
    • Call 262-741-5114. Have your credit card handy to pay over the phone.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds for rentals will be granted at least 2 weeks prior from rental date. No refunds for rentals will be granted less than 2 weeks from rental date.

     

PAVILIONS

Your pavilion rental includes the use of the shelter and picnic tables.  There is no access to the concessions area of either  pavilion, so there is no need to pick up a key.  

Spring/Fall: We are unable to take a reservation if the bathrooms are not available.   We are at the mercy of the weather as to when the bathrooms are winterized/un-winterized.  The night temps have to be consistently above 32 degrees for several days in a row to be able to de-winterize in the spring, and they must remain above 32 degrees to remain open in the fall.

LOCATIONS:     

- Harris Park:  3 S. Wright Street

Harris Park consists of three baseball/softball fields, a concession stand, and a playground.  Harris Park is nestled between Elkhorn Area Middle and High Schools and is located off of Wright Street.

- Sunset Park Lions Den:  200 Devendorf Street

Located in Sunset Park, the Lions Den Pavilion is available for rentals.  This open air pavilion is available approximately April through October and offers seating for 75.  Restrooms and electricity are available. 

TIME : 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (one rental per day)

FEE (+TAX):  $75 R or $100 NR Proof of residency required.    

ALCOHOL PERMIT:    $50 one time fee

BRING:  Extra garbage bags. Garbage cans are provided with one bag in each.

ALLOWED:  Use of electrical outlet(s), residential grills, food trucks catering to only the rental party.

NOT ALLOWED:  Bouncy houses/castles, tents larger than 12’x12’, food trucks selling to the general public, stapling/nailing decorations to posts.

BATHROOMS:  Bathrooms are open to the general public during your rental time.  The bathrooms are winterized in the fall until spring.  Tentative open dates of the pavilion bathrooms is November 1st - April 1st.  Subject to change based on weather.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:   If heavy rain/downpours, thunderstorms, flooding, or high-wind conditions prohibit the scheduled pavilion use, a request must be submitted to the Elkhorn Recreation Department no later than 5 PM on the first business day after the reservation. We will attempt to reschedule the group at no additional charge during the current season, pending 
availability. If rescheduling cannot be accommodated, a refund or credit is provided minus the processing fee.


 
RECREATION CENTER

Starting May 9, 2022, all Recreation Center Rentals must be made in person.  This will ensure proper set up and take down is communicated and expectations are met.

Your Recreation Center rental includes the use of the multi-purpose room, chairs, tables, and bathrooms. A building attendant will unlock the door at the start of your rental time and go over the cleaning process. They will return at the end of the rental to look over the clean-up and check for damage before they lock up.

Organizations that meet weekly on the same day and time of day each week, for a period of one hour or less, will pay a lump sum of $300 per year. An additional $100 for each one hour increment will be charged. Any use of the facility besides their weekly meeting will have a fee of $10 per occurrence.

All rentals are subject to approval by the Recreation Department. 

Please note that rental of the Community Center is scheduled through the Matheson Memorial Library.  Please contact the library directly at 262-723-2678.

RECREATION CENTER:  Sunset Park, 200 Devendorf Street

AVAILABLE :     9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Be sure that the hours you reserve include your set-up and clean-up time.  The building attendant will not let you in any earlier than the start of your rental time or allow you to stay past the end time.

HOURLY FEE (+TAX):    $20/hr. R or $60/hr. NR Proof of residency required.    

ALCOHOL PERMIT:    $50 one time fee

OPEN/CLOSE FEE:    $25 (Required) This fee is reserved for staff to unlock & lock the facility.

SECURITY DEPOSIT:    $100 as a separate check is required if paying by cash or check.

CAPACITY:    60 People

CHAIRS:    40

TABLES:    10

BRING:    Extra garbage bags. Garbage cans are provided with one bag in each.

ALLOWED:    Use of electrical outlet(s), residential grills, food trucks catering to only the rental party.

NOT ALLOWED:    Taping or stapling decorations to the walls.  Pets/animals of any kind (other than certified support animals).  Outside: Bouncy houses/castles, tents larger than 12’x12’, food trucks selling to the general public (this would require a separate permit from city hall).