From 1887 through 1920 Fostoria was the heart of the glass industy
in the United States boasting 13 glass factories within the city
limits. These thriving businesses were provided resources through
two local excavation companies which harvested the rich lime quarries
in the area.
Looking for a setting for your next summer gathering? Rent the
Shelter House at City Park!
The City Park Shelter can be rented for $100 per day by calling the
Executive Secretary in the Mayor's Office at 419-435-8282 for more
information. The Shelter at City Park is located on Vine Street between Elm
& Fremont streets. (It's adjacent to Reservoirs 2 & 3.)
City Park
Shelter features picnic tables, grills, restrooms, a playground, horseshoe pits,
volleyball court, and a basketball court. It holds 96 occupants.
The
shelter requires a $25 refundable deposit when picking up the keys. Keys must
be picked up the Friday before your event, even if it is on a Sunday. Keys
must then be dropped off the Monday after yoru event, at which time your $25
deposit will be refunded. The Mayor's Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for your
convenience.
Meadowlark, Jackson & Portage Park's shelters are available on a
first-come basis with no charge.
Parks Rules
- Parks are open from dawn to dusk.
- No littering or dumping allowed.
- Fires may be built only in grills or fireplaces, must be attended at all
times, and extinguished prior to leaving.
- Dogs and cats must be on a short leash and must not foul public
areas.
- Motor vehicles must remain on designated roads or in parking lots.
No parking or driving on grass is permitted.
- Beer, alcohol and drugs of abuse are prohibited.
- Sales or solicitations or placement of signs within parks requires
permission from the Mayor.
- Shelters, courts and playground equipment are available on a first-come
basis unless previously reserved.
Parks and Recreation 
