Ohio Department of Natural Resources h Division of Parks and Recreation 
Shelter House
25381 State Route 58, Wellington, Ohio 44090
440-647-5749, fax: 440-647-6318, email: findley.parks@dnr.state.oh.us

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Findley State Park offers a shelter house situated on a peninsula known as Picnic Point, that affords a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding shoreline.  This area is within walking distance to the swimming beach and shoreline for fishing. The shelter seats up to 75 people comfortably with several grills, picnic tables, a bench swing and group fire ring in the immediate vicinity.  In addition, interior lighting and electric outlets are available.   

Instructions:

  • Cost for reserving the shelter house is $50.00 on Saturday or Sunday, or $40.00 for a weekday. Reservations must be submitted to the park office with a credit card, check or money order, payable to Findley State Park.  A 10% discount is given for an applicant with a Golden Buckeye Card.  GBC card must be presented at the time the reservation is placed.  The top portion of this form and receipt will be mailed to the applicant as confirmation.
     
  • The applicant must be at least 18 years of age or older.
     
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park.
     
  • All Department & Division rules and regulations will be adhered to.
     
  • Approval of this application will authorize the applicant to use the shelter house for the requested date only.
    The applicant will have the shelter house from their arrival time until the park closes at 11:00 pm.
     
  • Shelter house will be held for 2 hours after the schedule time of arrival.  At that time, unless otherwise notified by applicant, the shelter house will return to first come, first serve basis.  Reservations must be requested at least 24 hours in advance.
     
  • Cancellation must be made in writing at least 15 days prior to the reservation date for a full refund.

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DATE REQUESTED: ____________________  TIME OF ARRIVAL: ___________________    

APPLICANT(s) NAME: ________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________

CITY: ___________________________  STATE: ___________  ZIP CODE: _____________

PHONE NUMBER: ___________________ GBC#: ______________________________                                                                                                                                                         (GOLDEN BUCKEYE DISCOUNT 10% REGULAR FEE)

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________

CREDIT CARD #: _______________________________________EXP.DATE:____________
                                        
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