Parks & Recreation
Visit one of Shelby, Ohio’s parks or reservoirs
With pristine parks and reservoirs, Shelby prides itself on the beauty, accessibility and variety of activities within the park system. Each park caters to a different audience in order to fill the needs of everyone in the city. Facilities within the parks and reservoirs are available for rent and could be perfect for your family’s next reunion or your child’s graduation party. Rental rates can be found on this page below.
Parks
Black Fork Commons
- Amphitheater
- Pavilion
- Benches & walking path
- Restrooms
McBride Park
- Playground
- Little League Baseball Complex
- Pavilion
- Restrooms
Rabold Park
- Dog park
- Playground
- Pavilion
- Restrooms
Seltzer Park
- Aquatic center with full-size pool and kiddie pool
- Playscape (8,400 square feet)
- Tennis courts
- Pickleball courts
- Basketball court
- Horseshoe pits
- Pavilions
- Restrooms
- Disc Golf
Veteran’s Park
- Skate park with rails and ramp
- Playground
- Pavilion
- Restrooms
Easterling Park
- small playground
Roush Park/Central Park
- Veteran memorials
- Flag park
Rental Information
Park Pavilions & Amphitheater
Reserve park pavilions at Seltzer, Rabold or Veterans Park by contacting City Hall, 419-347-5131. Reservations are made May through September. The pavilions have electricity, water and grills. The amphitheater at Black Fork Commons can be reserved by contacting City Hall at 419-347-5131.
Current rates:
$50 for those who live inside of the city limits
$65 for those who live outside of the city limits
Reservoirs
Reservoir #2
- Paved walking path (1 mile)
- Fishing
- Sledding
Reservoir #3
- Paved walking path (1.25 miles)
- Nature trail (3 miles)
- Pavilion
- Porta pot
- Boating (no gas-powered engines)
- Fishing
- Sledding
- Cross-country skiing
