Raytown Park Shelter Reservations for 2024!!!
Park shelter reservations are available on the first day of business in January for shelters at Colman, Kenagy and Kritser Parks. All other park shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To make a park shelter reservation:
- Walk-in reservations
- Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave., Raytown, Missouri 64133. The office is located on NW corner of Sarah Colman-Livengood Park across from the flagpole.
- Call the Raytown Parks Office at 816-358-4100.
- Payment in full is required at the time the reservation is made. If paying by debit/credit card a 3.25% maintenance fee will be added to reservation fee below.
- A Green Reservation Card will be handed or mailed to you. Take the Green Reservation Card with you on the date of your shelter reservation, this is your proof that you paid for the reservation.
On November 19, 2018, the Raytown Park Board approved new Park Shelter Reserservation requirements. Residents living within the city limits of Raytown with zip codes 64133 and 64138 will be considered Residents; all others will be considered Non-Residents. See chart below for reservation fee.
2023 shelter reservation fees:
| Resident | Resident | Resident | Non-Resident | Non-Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Park Shelter | Half-Day 7AM - 3PM or 3PM - 11PM |
Full Day 7AM - 11PM |
Holidays Memorial Day (May 25-26-27) Juneteenth (June 19) July 4-5-6-7 Labor Day (Aug. 31, Sept. 1-2) |
Half-Day 7AM - 3PM or 3PM - 11PM |
Full Day 7AM - 11PM |
Holidays Memorial Day (May 25-26-27) Juneteenth (June 19) July 4-5-6-7 Labor Day (Aug. 31, Sept. 1-2) |
| Colman Park #1 & #2 or Kenagy Park #1 |
$110 | $155 | $135 - 1/2 Day $190 - Full Day |
$135 | $190 | $165 - 1/2 Day $230- Full Day |
| Kenagy Park #5 or Kritser Park #1 |
$55 | $75 | N/A | $70 | $95 | N/A |
Park Shelter Occupany Limits (maximum):
| Park Shelter | Colman#1 | Colman #2 | Kenagy #1 | Kenagy #5 | Kritser #1 |
| Occupancy | 100 | 75 | 150 | 25 | 24 |
Shelter Reservation Policies:
- Loud music complaints in the parks have increased. Per City Ordinance, amplified and/or projected sound is Not Permitted in Raytown Park shelters for any reason including church services. Since many park shelters are located in residential neighborhoods, this policy is strictly enforced to preserve the peace and quiet for park neighbors. Violators will forfeit future rental privileges.
- Amplified Music, petting zoos, horses, carnivals, personal water slides, inflatables, bounce houses, water balloons, portable swimming pools, dunk tanks and music concerts are NOT PERMITTED in any park.
- Alcoholic beverages are permitted in park shelters in cans only. No glass containers.
- We take great care to ensure that the facility is clean and ready for your event. However, we cannot guarantee the facility will be clean when you arrive. It pays to come prepared with a few extra trash bags, toilet paper, sponges, etc. just in case. Water and electricity are available at some facilities, but are not guaranteed.
- ALL CARS, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, ATV'S, GO-KARTS, GRILLS, SMOKERS, ETC. ARE ONLY PERMITTED IN PARKING LOTS, NOT ON GRASS OR WALKWAYS..
- Refunds - the Green Reservation Card will need to be returned to Park office prior to refund and at least 7 calendar days prior to your reservation date. Refunds are NOT given for inclement weather. There is a $5 administrative fee for refunds.
- Please help keep our parks clean and place all trash in the containers provided.
- The reserving party will be held responsible for any destruction of park property.
- All signs, banners and/or any decorations erected relating to the event must be removed at the end of your event.
- No motorized vehicles are permitted in grass areas.
- Please observe posted park rules posted at park entrances.
- Failure to comply with City Ordinances could lead to ejection and loss of future park privileges.