Picnic Shelter Reservation Prices:
| Virginia Beach Resident | Non-Resident |
| Large Shelter - Full Day | $140 | $170 |
| Large Shelter - Half Day | $70 | $85 |
Medium Shelter - Full Day
(available at Mount Trashmore, Munden Point & Williams Farm Parks only) | $70 | $80 |
Small Shelter - Full Day
(available at Mount Trashmore Park only) | $35 | $40 |
Please note:
- Between November 6 and March 12, all shelter reservations will be for the full day at a discounted rate.
- Beginning the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, only full day shelter reservations are accepted on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
- Small and medium shelters are available at select parks only and are reserved for the full day.
Picnic Shelter Reservation Hours:
Half Day Shelter
9:00 am - 2:00 pm OR 3:00 pm - 1/2 hour before posted park closing time*
Full Day Shelter
9:00 am - 1/2 hour before posted park closing time*
*The 11 pm closing time for Bayville Farms Park and City View Park and the 9 pm closing time for Little Island Park does not apply to picnic shelter reservations. Shelters are for day use only.
How Do I Make a Reservation?
To reserve a picnic shelter, please call (757) 385-7275, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Payment is due in full at the time of the reservation.
Note: For City View Park shelter reservations, please call (757) 385-0478.
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 • Showmobile • Live entertainment • Amusements • Food vending • Staging • Non-food vending • Generator • Merchandise sales • Mechanical rides • Raffles • Pony rides • Petting zoo
Fill out our Event Permit Interest Form to give us a better idea of your event needs.
Permitting Fees:
Park Land Use
- $100 Small
- $250 Medium
- $500 Large
Event Permits (with paid shelter or land use reservations only)
- $75 Neighborhood Park Permit
- $125 Special use permit fee (1-2 items)
- $250 Event permit fee (3-4 items)
- $350 Large event permit fee (5 or more items)
Note: There will be an additional charge for those patrons wishing to enter the park before or after normal operation hours.
Refunds/Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 21 days or more prior to the event will be charged a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than 21 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.