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Reserving a Shelter
Reserving a Shelter
Reserving an Open-Air Park Shelter
Reservations can be made for the 2025 season beginning January 1, 2025.
Park Shelter reservations are available Year Round (November – March available from 10:00am – 2:00pm only).
Graham-Mebane Lake Shelter Reservations for February/March and October/November are not available 2:00pm – 6:00pm due to Operational Hours. During February, not available Monday – Thursday. During November, not available Monday – Friday. The lake is closed during January & December.
Reservations are recommended for the use of open-air park shelters for scheduled events. First come, first served if there is not a reservation. Reservations can be made online or at the Graham Recreation Center (or at the Graham-Mebane Lake Office for the Lake Shelter). Rentals must be made 72 hours in advance. Payment is due at the time of reservation.
School Groups – To receive the School System rate, please call the Graham Recreation Center to make your reservations at (336) 570-6718.
Fees:
City of Graham Resident $25 per reservation period
General Public $50 per reservation period
What to Know Before Renting a Shelter
See Availability & Reserve A Shelter
Shelter Options: see shelter options below
Bill Cooke Park: Shelter 1
(located by the playground & Field #3)
Address: 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253
Times: 10:00am – 2:00pm or 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Shelter Size: 49′ x 31′
101 capacity, seating for 60
Includes a covered grill & electricity
There are also several other free-of-charge picnic areas with grills located throughout the park area offered on a first-come basis.
Questions? Graham Recreation Center (336) 570-6718
Bill Cooke Park: Shelter 2
(located under the trees by the dog park)
Address: 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253
Times: 10:00am – 2:00pm or 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Shelter Size: 30′ x 50′
112 capacity, seating for 60
Includes a covered grill (no electricity available in Shelter 2)
There are also several other free-of-charge picnic areas with grills located throughout the park area offered on a first-come basis.
Questions? Graham Recreation Center (336) 570-6718
Graham Regional Park: Shelter
Address: 1575 North Jim Minor Road, Haw River, NC 27258
Times: 10:00am – 2:00pm or 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Shelter Size: 27′ x 44′
79 capacity, seating for 36
Includes a covered grill & electricity
The shelter available to rent is located on the side of the park with the Zip Line & Youth Challenge Course. The shelter located by the playUNITED Inclusive Playground is first come, first served only.
Questions? Graham Recreation Center (336) 570-6718
South Graham Park: Shelter A
Address: 1609 Rogers Road, Graham, NC 27253 (large shelter, located by the playground)
Times: 10:00am – 2:00pm or 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Shelter Size: 30′ x 48′
96 capacity, seating for 90
Includes a grill & electricity
Questions? Graham Recreation Center (336) 570-6718
South Graham Park: Shelter B
Address: 1609 Rogers Road, Graham, NC 27253 (small shelter, located by the basketball court)
Times: 10:00am – 2:00pm or 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Shelter Size: 28′ x 21′
39 capacity, seating for 36
Includes a grill, no electricity
Questions? Graham Recreation Center (336) 570-6718
Graham-Mebane Lake: Shelter
(located by the bank fishing area)
Address: 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302
Times: 9:00am – 1:00pm or 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Shelter Size: 20′ x 35′ (6 tables)
Maximum capacity is 35 persons. Parking is limited, carpooling is recommended.
Includes two grills (1 full size: 1088 sq. in. & 1 family size: 293 sq. in.), no electricity
Graham-Mebane Lake Shelter Reservations for February/March and October/November are not available 2:00pm – 6:00pm due to Operational Hours. During February, not available Monday – Thursday. During November, not available Monday – Friday. The lake is closed during January & December. Please contact the Graham-Mebane Lake Office for more information about reservations at (919) 563-6544. There are also several other free-of-charge picnic areas with grills located throughout the marina area offered on a first-come basis.