About the Gehrke Shelter
Gehrke is a reservable shelter located in Nifong Park and can be accessed from Ponderosa Street. Inside the shelter are 8 picnic tables (1 ADA), BBQ grill, electric conveniences such as outlets, a drinking fountain, and a seating capacity of 64. The Maplewood Home, Walters-Boone County Historical Museum can also be found at this park.
- Official Name: Dr. Charles W. Gehrke Shelter
- Nifong Park Mapopens PDF file
Facility amenities
- Reservable Shelter (See Picnic Shelter Reservations)
- Dimensions: 48′ x 28′ – 1344 sq. ft.
- Recommended group size (limit): 80
- ADA BBQ grill (1)
- ADA drinking fountain (1)
- Electric
- 110 volt double outlets (4)
- 220 volt outlet (1)
- Lights
- Parking spaces: 96
- Picnic tables (8, 1 ADA)
- Seating capacity: 64
- Restroom located on the north-central side of the park near the animal barn (open April 15 to Oct. 15)