Gazebo in a park
We offer many different facilities to meet your needs.  Some of our outdoor areas allow you to hike, swim, picnic and learn about nature. Our indoor areas include full size basketball courts, indoor batting cage, indoor tennis courts, and an indoor pavilion which is perfect for weddings.

Picnic shelters and gazebos

Reserve a shelter for your next picnic.  Shelters may be reserved April 1 through October 31 by booking online, calling 309/345-3683 or visiting Lakeside Recreation Center at 1033 South Lake Storey Road.  Lake Storey and Lincoln Park restrooms are open April-October, weather permitting, and all other park restrooms are open May-September, weather permitting. Check with the Recreation office when reserving to confirm park restrooms are open. The remainder of the year, the shelters and gazebos are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelters may be reserved 364 days in advance and cost $45 per shelter.  Shelter/Gazebo fees must be paid in full at time of reservation.  Walk in - any form of payment.  Phone - major credit card required.  Refunds will be issued IF the request is made at least 14 days in advance of the reservation date

Shelters, Gazebos & Green Spaces

  • picnic shelter in a parkPicnic Drive off on North Lake Storey Road
  • 6 outlets
  • 9 rows of tables
  • Seats 250 people
  • Near grill
  • Near playground
  • Near restrooms (open April-October, weather permitting)
  • Near walking trail
  • Has view of lake
  • Near Lake Storey beach
  • Near drinking fountain
  • picnic shelter in a parkPicnic Drive off of North Lake Storey Road
  • 6 outlets
  • 9 rows of tables
  • Seats 250 people
  • Near grill
  • Overhead lighting
  • Near playground
  • Near restrooms (open April-October, weather permitting)
  • Near walking trail
  • Near Lake Storey Beach
  • Near drinking fountain
  • picnic shelter in a parkPicnic Drive off of North Lake Storey Road
  • 6 outlets
  • 9 rows of tables
  • Seats 250 people
  • Overhead lighting
  • Near grill
  • Near playground
  • Near restrooms (open April-October, weather permitting)
  • Near walking trail
  • Near Lake Storey Beach
  • Near Water fountain
  • picnic shelter in a parkCurley Drive off of North Lake Storey Road
  • 6 outlets
  • 7 rows of tables
  • Seats 200 people
  • Overhead lighting
  • Nice, shaded area
  • Near soccer fields
  • soccer fieldCurley Drive off of North Lake Storey Road
  • Runs East and West
  • Goals without nets
  • Field is not marked out for regulation play
  • Contact 309/345-3683 for rental rate
  • soccer fieldCurley Drive off of North Lake Storey Road
  • Runs north and south
  • Goals without nets
  • Field is not marked out for
  • regulation play
  • Contact 309/345-3683 for rental rate
  • picnic shelter in a park1644 Machen Drive
  • No electricity
  • 6 tables
  • Seats 48 people
  • Near softball complex
  • Fire Pit
  • softball field1644 Machen Drive
  • Scoreboard
  • Lights
  • Restrooms
  • Concession Stand
  • Bleachers
  • Shelter nearby
  • Contact 309/345-3683 for rental rate
  • softball field1644 Machen Drive
  • Scoreboard
  • Lights
  • Restrooms
  • Concession Stand
  • Bleachers
  • Shelter nearby
  • Contact 309/345-3683 for rental rate
  • picnic shelter in a parkNo electricity
  • 2 rows of tables
  • Seats 32 people
  • Near grill
  • Near restrooms (open April-October, weather permitting)
  • View of Lake Storey
  • fishing pier shelter1572 Machen Drive, west of Pavilion
  • No electricity
  • Great view of Lake Storey
  • Seating for 16 people
  • park green space1572 Machen Drive
  • View of Lake Storey
  • 6 Tables in the area
  • Seats 48 people
  • Shaded by trees
  • Near Lake Storey Beach
  • park green space1572 Machen Drive
  • View of Lake Storey
  • 32 tables in the area
  • Seats 200 people
  • Shaded by trees
  • Near Lake Storey Beach
  • Picnic Drive off of North Lake Storey Road, grassy area south of shelter 1
  • Near grill
  • Near playground
  • Near restrooms (April-October, weather permitting)
  • Near walking trail
  • Near Lake Storey Beach 
  • Near drinking fountain (April-October, weather permitting)
  • A ParkSomerset Drive
  • Beautiful flowering trees, bushes and flowers
  • No Shelter available
  • picnic shelter in a park3375 Cottonwood Lane
  • 4 outlets
  • Overhead lights
  • 4 tables
  • Seats 32 people
  • Near small playground
  • Portable Toilet
  • Drinking fountain
  • Near horse arena
  • View of Lake Storey
  • picnic shelter in a park1033 South Lake Storey Road
  • 5 outlets
  • Overhead lighting
  • 6 tables
  • Seats 48 people
  • No restrooms 
  • Near Lakeside Water Park (Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day)
  • Near trail to Lake Storey
  • picnic shelter in a parkTreadwell Drive
  • 8 outlets
  • Overhead lights
  • 5 rows of tables
  • Seats 240 people
  • Near grill
  • Near playground
  • Near wading pool (Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day)
  • Near restrooms (April-October, weather permitting)
  • Has drinking fountain (April-October, weather permitting)
  • View of park/lagoon
  • Gazebo in a parkTreadwell Drive
  • 4 outlets
  • No tables inside
  • Restrooms 1000 ft. away
  • View of most of the Park
  • picnic shelter in a parkTreadwell Drive
  • 2 outlets
  • Overhead lights
  • 3 rows of tables
  • Seats 48 people
  • Near old Horseshoe Courts
  • Restrooms nearby (April-October, weather permitting)
  • Playground nearby
  • Wading pool nearby (Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day)
  • picnic shelter in a parkTreadwell Drive
  • 4 outlets
  • Overhead lighting
  • 3 rows of tables
  • Seats 48 people
  • Near grill
  • Surrounded  by lagoons
  • picnic shelter in a park1627 West Losey Street
  • 4 outlets
  • Overhead lights
  • 3 rows of tables
  • Seats 72 people
  • Near restrooms (May-September)
  • Drinking fountain/water
  • Near water spray features (Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day)
  • Near 2 baseball practice areas with back stops
  • picnic shelter in a park760 East Carl Sandburg Drive
  • 4 outlets
  • Overhead lights
  • 3 rows of tables
  • Seats 48 people
  • Near grill
  • Playground nearby
  • Near Voyles Baseball Field
  • Near Hawthorne Pool & Gym
  • No nearby restroom facilities
  • picnic shelter in a park2191 East Knox Street
  • No Electricity
  • 4 Tables
  • Seats 32 People
  • Near grill
  • Near Skate Park
  • Near Splashpad (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day)
  • Near Restrooms (May-September)
  • Has drinking fountain (May-September)
  • Has running water
  • Near playground
  • Near basketball courts
  • Near softball field
  • Near 18-hole disc golf course
  • Near walking trail
  • 2191 East Knox Streetbaseball field
  • Scoreboard
  • Lights
  • Restrooms
  • Bleachers
  • Shelter nearby
  • Contact 309/345-3683 for rental rate
  • 626 East Fifth Streetpicnic shelter in a park
  • No Electricity
  • Three tables
  • Seats 24 people
  • Near wading pool (Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day)
  • Near playground
  • Near restrooms (May-September)
  • Near basketball court
  • Near baseball field
  • 626 East Fifth Streetpicnic shelter in a park
  • New shelter, to east of new restroom facility
  • Electricity
  • Three tables
  • Seats 24 people
  • Near restrooms (May-September)
  • Near Playground
  • Near basketball court
  • Wading Pool nearby (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day)
  • picnic shelter in a parkDale Kelley Park, W. Tompkins Street
  • Electricity
  • Three tables
  • Seats 24 people
  • Lancaster Park, Lancaster Streetpicnic shelter in a park
  • Electricity
  • Three tables 
  • Seats 24 people 
  • Near playground
  • Near basketball court
  • 652 W 2nd Streetpicnic shelter in a park
  • 4 Tables
  • Seats 32 People
  • Near Splash Pad (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
  • Near Restroom (May-September)
  • Near playground
  • A parkCorner of Kellogg & Ferris
  • Half Pergola
  • Several Benches
  • No electricity
  • No restroom access
  • Near Parking Lot

Indoor Facilities

2331 Veterans Drive

1033 South Lake Storey Road

  • 2 Multi-Purpose Courts that can be used for volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, or softball
  • Indoor Batting Cage
  • 4 Indoor Tennis Courts
  • Up to 8 Pickleball Courts
For more information on Lakeside Recreation Facility offerings, click here!

1572 Machen Drive

For information on reserving the Lake Storey Pavilion, click here!