Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services
Register Now

Memorial Park - Picnic Shelter #3 (Behind Playground)

Availability
Date:

12 am
1 am
2 am
3 am
4 am
5 am
6 am
7 am
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
11 pm
Memorial Park
Basketball Courts
Bear Hollow Birthday Party
Bear Hollow Zoo
Conference Room
Picnic Shelter #1 (Hillside)
Picnic Shelter #2 (Between Pond and Playground)
Picnic Shelter #3 (Behind Playground)
Pool
Quinn Hall
Recreation Hall
Birchmore Trail
Bear Hollow Classroom


= Unavailable     = Available
Memorial Park - Picnic Shelter 3

Facility Area Information


293 Gran Ellen Dr
Athens, GA 30606
Phone: (706) 613-3580

Log In to Request

Rental Information
Rental Period: Half Day - 4 hours (not available during the winter months*) or Whole Day - 9 hours (7 hours during the winter months*)
Rental Fee: $50 - Half Day | $75 - Whole Day
*Winter rental rates apply to the months of November through March 14th. No half day rentals will be available during these months.

Special Events: 
If you are planning to host an event that is open to the public, you will need to obtain a special events permit. Please contact our facility to inquire as to whether or not your event will need a special event permit in order to take place. Special events can include, but are not limited to: any event posted as a public event on a social media platform, a specialized group activity that is advertised to the public in any way, races or walkathons, rallies or demonstrations, etc. 

The maximum capacity for picnic shelters is 60 individuals. 

Vehicles are not permitted to drive across the grass or sidewalk in order to access Picnic Shelter #3.

Picnic Shelter #3
Max Capacity: 60
Location: Adjacent to the restrooms located behind the playground and small grassy lot. 
ADA Accessibility: This shelter is not ADA accessible. 
Parking: The closest parking is the large lower lot(~300 ft from shelter). There is additional parallel parking heading up the hill towards the park exit. Vehicles are not permitted to drive across the grass or sidewalk in order to access this shelter. 
Closest Restroom: There is a restroom next to (~25 ft) this shelter. Additional restrooms are located near the dog park and in front of the pool (end of the main parking lot connected to the office building).
Additional Park Amenities: Playground, Bear Hollow Zoo, Birchmore Hiking Trail
Electricity: 2 outlets w/ timers
Fans: 3 Ceiling Fans
Grill/Fire: 1 pedestal charcoal grill 
Water: no water source provided w/ rental
Table/Chairs: six 8ft picnic tables
Cleaning Deposit: N/A. Full rental fee is due upon approval of rental request
Notes: 
  • Additional time for set-up prior to the rental period is not included. Additionally, the facility must be cleaned and vacated by the end of the scheduled rental period. 
  • Rental includes exclusive use of the designated facility only and shall not impede public access to any other area. 
  • Parking lots are open to the public and are not included with the reservation. All parking spots are first-come, first-served. 
  • Inflatables of any kind and petting zoos are not permitted on the premises.
  • If you have questions about bringing any additional means of entertainment or items (musicians, caterers, etc) during your reservation, please reach out to our office at (706) 613-3580 to check for permission. 



Reservations & Activities

Click on an activity name for details or the date for the activity schedule.

Start:   
End:   

Program Event Teams Date Time
MP Shelter 3: South Jackson Elementary Self-Guided Tour Friday April 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Saturday April 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Saturday April 20, 2024 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Sunday April 21, 2024 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
MP Shelter 3: Bethlehem Christian Academy Self-Guided Tour Monday April 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Shelter 3: Yargo Elementary School Self-Guided Tour Wednesday April 24, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Shelter 3: Winder Elementary SG Zoo Tour Thursday April 25, 2024 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Shelter 3: Fowler Drive Pre-K SG Zoo Tour (ACC/CCSD) Friday April 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Friday April 26, 2024 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Friday May 3, 2024 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Saturday May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Saturday May 4, 2024 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Sunday May 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Shelter 3: Friendship Presbyterian PreK SG Zoo Tour Tuesday May 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
MP Picnic Shelter 3 Saturday May 18, 2024 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM