For picnic enthusiasts there are eight cedar shelters in Albert A. Adams Park.  Shelters are close to running water, restrooms and parking. They also include picnic tables and a grill. Some units have electricity.

A park permit is required to reserve a shelter for any group of 20 or more people. Get your application early as shelters are in great demand throughout the summer. Township residents or non-profit organizations can reserve picnic sites beginning the first week in January. Reservations can only be made in person. In order to guarantee your reservation, deposit fees must be paid for shelter reservations.

Picnic hours are from dawn to dusk daily.

Call the Township offices at 1-815-385-5605 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for additional information or to check if the dates you are looking at are available.

Rental Agreements may be obtained either at the Township office or to downloaded here.      

Fill out and return the form to McHenry Township.

Forms may be faxed to 1-815-385-5671.

Deposit Fees must be received in full at the Township office before a reservation is accepted. The Deposit holds the date and time for the shelter up to the date of use. Deposits Fees will be returned after the event via mail by check.

Rental Fees must be paid prior to the event through certified check or cash. (Personal checks only if paid at least two weeks prior to event.) The Township does not accept credit cards. All payments must be placed in the name of the person named on the Rental Agreement.

Refunds of your deposit are accepted as long as you cancel 14 days prior to the event. McHenry Township reserves the right to keep 50% of the deposit in the eventuality that the event is cancelled 7-5 days prior to the event. Also, if the event is cancelled less than 5 days prior to its scheduled date, McHenry Township has the right to refuse a refund. Certain exceptions apply such as an unexpected death in the family.

Host Liquor Liability Insurance is required for any individual, organization or company rental at which alcohol will be served. Renter is required to provide the Township with proof of host liquor liability insurance which names McHenry Township and its Officials as "additionally insured". This insurance can usually be purchased through the company who provides your home owner’s insurance. The insurance must be in the name of the person or organization renting the facility.

No alcoholic beverages allowed in the park unless a beer/wine permit is obtained. Alcohol permits must be submitted three weeks prior to the picnic.

No Pets or Animals. No pets or animals shall be allowed in parks or facilities unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Township.

No Fundraising allowed unless with a special permit.

Parking is restricted to Parking Lots only. No parking on grass.

Parks must be left clean and in original condition. Renters are responsible for set up and clean up of facilities. Tent set-up and take-down must occur the same day of the picnic unless special approval is obtained.

Obey all park rules as posted. Violators will be prosecuted. Johnsburg Police Department is empowered to enforce the rules and regulations of the Township Parks and Facilities.