Park Shelter at Cody Park - Dates in October-December 2024

Buffalo Bill Cody Park

Physical Address: 3003 Shrine Park Road

*Cody Park Sports Court Renovation - west parking lot off of Shrine Park Road and restroom building are closed until further notice. A portable restroom is available. The main shelter by the playground is available to rent, but please be aware of the project and use caution.*

A great place to have a child's birthday party. The medium shelter (20' x 44') includes 10 picnic tables and is located right next to the playground. The shelter may be reserved for exclusive use any day of the year. Bathrooms (open March through October) are located near the shelter. Park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and you get the shelter for the entire time.

Amenities

• Play Equipment, Ages 2-12
• Portable Restroom during construction
• Cornhole Court
• Grill
• Walking/Jogging Trail
• Ball Field
• Bicycle Trails
• Benches
• Parking Lots (west parking lot closed)
• Drinking Fountains
• Children's Memorial Garden
• Five-Mile Creek runs along the back part of the park

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.