Picnic Shelter Reservation Rates
Parks with Full-Day Only Shelter Reservations:
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Full Day ONLY
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Full-Day ONLY
|
Full-Day ONLY |
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Resident
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Non-Resident
|
Resident
|
Non-Resident
| Resident
| Non-Resident |
Bayville Farms
|
$140
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$200
|
x
|
x |
x
|
x |
City View
|
x
|
x |
x
|
x |
Lake Lawson/Lake Smith
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x
|
x |
x
|
x
|
Munden Point
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$70
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$100
|
x
|
x
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Red Wing
|
x
|
x
|
x
|
x |
Great Neck Park
| x
| x | x | x
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Woodstock Park
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x
|
x | x
| x
|
Williams Farm
|
x
|
x
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$70
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$100 | x
| x
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Parks with Half-Day Reservations Available:
Full Day
| Half Day | Full-Day ONLY
| Full-Day ONLY |
Resident
| Non-Resident
| Resident
| Non-Resident
| Resident
| Non-Resident
| Resident
| Non-Resident |
$140 | $200
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Little Island
| $70
| $100 | x
| x | x
| x
|
Mount Trashmore
| $70
| $100 | $70
| $100 | $35
| $50
|
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Large shelters: 11-12 tables (up to 100 guests)
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Medium shelters: 2 tables (up to 30 guests)
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Small shelters: 1 table (up to 15 guests)
- All shelters include charcoal grills
- SHELTERS ARE FOR DAY USE ONLY
- May 1 - September 30: only full-day reservations are accepted Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays at Mount Trashmore & Little Island.
- Half-Day Rentals (at Mount Trashmore and Little Island only):
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Afternoon: 3 p.m. - 30 mins. prior to sunset.
- October 1 - April 30: shelter rentals offered at a discounted rate
(excludes Mount Trashmore & Little Island)
How Do I Make a Reservation?
To reserve a picnic shelter, please call (757) 385-PARK (7275), Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Payment is due in full at the time of the reservation.
Do I Need a Permit?
Permits must be secured no less than 30 days prior to event date and require a paid shelter reservation. Items requiring a permit include but are not limited to:
Amplified sound • Commercial cookers • DJ • Live entertainment • Amusements • Staging • Non-food vending • Generator • Fundraiser events • Mechanical rides • Pony rides • Petting zoo • Catering • Food-trucks
Complete the Event Permit Interest Form to give us a better idea of your event needs.
Permitting Fees:
Park Land Use
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$100 Small
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$250 Medium
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$500 Large
Event Permits (with paid shelter or land use reservations only)
- $100 Neighborhood Park Permit
- $125 Special use permit fee (1 item)
- $250 Event permit fee (2-3 items)
- $350 Large event permit fee (4 or more items)
Refunds/Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the event will be charged a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the event will be charged a 25% cancellation fee. All permit fees associated with your reservation are non-refundable.
For more information on the cancellation policy, please contact Parks and Natural Areas at (757) 385-7275.
Rain Date
Reservations will not be refunded or rescheduled based on the weather forecast. If your event is rained out, please call (757) 385-7275 within seven (7) business days after rental date to reschedule or request a refund. At the time of your call, your shelter reservation must be rescheduled within the current calendar year or a refund will be processed.
Fee Waiver Policy
Fee Waivers may be granted for shelters, land use, permits or other amenities used in our park system. In order to be eligible for a fee waiver, a citizen or group must meet Fee Wavier requirements.