Governor Bebb MetroPark

Howe Shelter

• The Howe Picnic Shelter is located in the upper portion of the park near Group Camp Site A.
• The facility will accommodate approximately 45-50 people and is equipped with 6 picnic tables and a grill.
• There is a (non-flush) restroom and swing set located nearby, and a larger composting restroom located in the lower campground area. 
• No electric or water are provided at this shelter, but non-potable water is available outside the Park Manager’s office. It is recommended the visitors bring their own drinking water.
• A large playground is also located in this park on the way to the lower campground area, and is not next to the shelter.

General Information:

• Shelter reservations are daily from 8am to dusk.
• When reserved, there will be a “Reserved” sign on the shelter indicating that the shelter has been reserved for the day.
• Upon departure, please leave the shelter and park area clean and all garbage placed in containers provided. (Visitors may want to bring extra trash bags.)
• All vehicles must park in designated parking spaces.
• Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6’ in length.  Please clean up after your pets.
• NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are permitted in the park.
• Trail maps can be found on the website by selecting MetroParks – Governor Bebb MetroPark.
• Fishing is permitted with a valid Ohio Fishing License. Use of firearms and fireworks is strictly prohibited in all areas of the park.
• MetroParks prohibits the use of inflatable equipment such as bounce houses, slides or obstacle courses. 

Reserve a Picnic Area