Park Shelter at Hawthorn Park – Dates in October – December 2024 – Leavenworth, KS

Hawthorn Park Shelter

Physical Address:  1100 Ohio Street

A great place for a family reunion – This park has a medium shelter (40′ x 24′) that includes 7 picnic tables and is located near the restrooms.  The shelter may be reserved for exclusive use any day of the year.  Park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and you get the shelter for the entire time.  **A shelter reservation does not include exclusive use of the splash pad, only the shelter.**

This park consists of 9.5 acres of land.  The softball fields are utilized by the City teams for games and practices in the summer.

Amenities

• Play Equipment- 2 Sets, Ages 2-5 and Ages 5-12 as well as adaptable wheelchair swing and handlebars
• Splash Pad (weather permitting – between 10 am and sunset – closes for the season early to mid-fall)
• Horseshoe Courts
• Ball Fields
• Grill
• Restroom Facility (March – October)
• Parking Lot

Resident fees are for City of Leavenworth or Fort Leavenworth only.  Non-residents are outside of the city limits.  

FAQs

Does the shelter have electricity or water?

City of Leavenworth park shelters do not have electricity or water.

I was kicked out of my reservation and now it shows it’s unavailable.

There is a time limit to allow for complete registration. For park shelters, the time limit is 30 minutes. If you try again and still cannot get in, please call us at 913-651-2203 or 913-651-2132.

May I serve alcohol at my party?

Yes – Must be a Leavenworth County resident and 21 years of age or older.  Named registrant must be present at the event.  Only Enhanced Cereal Malt Beverage (Beer) containing not more than 6% Alcohol by Volume.  Named registrant must pick up and sign for the beer permit in person with a photo ID and receipt from this transaction.

May I play music at my party?

Yes – Named registrant may complete a noise permit application for $5, and if the City Manager approves, you may have amplified sound for a 4-hour block during your event.  If you are just playing a Bluetooth speaker or a portable radio/stereo, the noise permit is not required.

What’s the refund policy?

Please call the Parks & Recreation office if you need to cancel the event.  A full refund will be issued with 48-hours notice.  If there is inclement weather, you may call within one business day of your event and receive a full refund.