Rec Park Shelters

Maysville/Mason County Recreation Park is located south of the Old Washington Historic District at 2340 Old Main St., Maysville, KY 41056.

The rec park is a 57-acre space with a swimming facility, dog park, a par-three golf course, putt-putt golf, tennis and pickleball courts, two softball fields, five picnic shelters, several playgrounds and a one-mile walking trail. The park offers sand volleyball, and corn hole, all equipment furnished. The park’s biggest attraction is a 12-acre fishing lake (Kentucky fishing license required). The park gates are open from dawn till 11 p.m. Access to the lake walking/driving trail is not restricted.

The recreation park has four shelters the Browning, RECC, DeKalb and Lake, which may be reserved May through October. These have reservation fees by the day on weekends. There is no charge to use the shelters during the week. Reservations may be made no more than one year in advance. The Palmer Smart Shelter and the Gazebo are first come, first serve. Rental fees are non-refundable.
picnic shelter

 


The Browning Shelter has restrooms, a stage, and partial kitchen (no stove or refrigerator); between the lake and swimming pool. Restrooms at the Browning Shelter are for the general public. Reservation of the shelter does not consitute exclusive use. The shelter seats approximately 400 people. Reservations are by the day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

$80 + tax, Sat/Sun, no charge on weekdays. Click here to reserve.
picnic shelter

 

The RECC Shelter overlooks the lake, has an adjacent fenced playground, is convenient to other park amenities, and seats approximately 100 people. Restrooms are nearby at the Browning Shelter. Reservations are by the day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

$60 + tax, Sat/Sun, no charge on weekdays. Click here to reserve.
picnic shelter

 


The DeKalb Shelter seats approximately 125 people and is located next to putt-putt golf course, playground, BarkPark, and public restrooms. It is convenient to other park amenities. Reservations are by the day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

$60 + tax, Sat/Sun, no charge on weekdays. Click here to reserve.
picnic shelter

 


The Lake Shelter sits on a rise overlooking the north side of the lake. It is best accessed by car. There is water, electric, and restrooms. It seats approximately 100 people. Reservations are by the day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

$60 + tax, Sat/Sun, no charge on weekdays. Click here to reserve.
picnic shelter  
The Palmer Smart shelter is near the baseball diamonds and other amenities. It seats about 100. It is available on a first come, first serve basis.

No reservations.
picnic shelter   The gazebo is located between the tennis courts and baseball diamond. It is available on a first come, first serve basis.

No reservations.