Shelters
Shelter locations offer unique locations for gatherings and celebrations. Please use the Virtual Tour links below each location listing for a complete preview. Check specific dates for each shelter using the View Availability button. An account is required to reserve a shelter location.
Boat Shelter and Kitchen

Max Occupancy: 90
Sippo Lake Park-East
5300 Tyner St
Canton, OH 44708
Virtual Tour
Exploration Gateway Shelter

Max Occupancy: 40
Sippo Lake Park-North
5712 12th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
Virtual Tour
Fry Family Park Shelter

Max Occupancy: 108
Fry Family Park
2533 Farber St.
Magnolia, OH 44643
Virtual Tour
Lakeview Shelter (#2)

Max Occupancy: 35
Petros Lake Park
3519 Perry Dr.
Canton, OH 44706
Virtual Tour
Tam O'Shanter Shelter

Occupancy: 95
Tam O'Shanter Park
5055 Hills & Dales Rd.
Canton, OH 44708
Virtual Tour
Woodland Shelter (#1)

Max Occupancy: 35
Petros Lake Park
3519 Perry Dr.
Canton, OH 44706
Virtual Tour
Banquet and Meeting Rooms
Questions? Contact us at 330-479-2359 for more information or to reserve facilities at Fry Family Park, Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park or Quail Hollow Park.
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