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Rent a Park Building or Picnic Shelter
2021 Season: Reservations are accepted six months in advance for all park shelter buildings and picnic shelters. Rentals are tentatively scheduled to begin May 1, 2021.
Anyone renting a shelter must follow the current executive orders from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health guidelines regarding COVID-19 protections.
About Our Shelters
Park spaces are perfect for birthday parties, family reunions, graduations, neighborhood meetings, weddings and more.
Find your favorite place below and check availability or book up to six months in advance. Rental usage will begin approximately May 1, 2021, weather dependent.
Park Shelter Buildings
Capacity: 58
Available: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-9 p.m. or 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: $75 half day/ $110 whole day
Capacity: 56 (building). Rental includes gazebo.
Available: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-10 p.m. or 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Cost: $280 half day/ $380 whole day
Capacity: 63
Available: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-9 p.m. or 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: $75 half day/ $110 whole day
Capacity: 49
Available: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-8 p.m. or 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $75 half day/ $110 whole day
Capacity: 77
Available: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-9 p.m. or 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: $75 half day/ $110 whole day
Capacity: 49
Available: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-8 p.m. or 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $75 half day/ $110 whole day
Capacity: 49
Available: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-8 p.m. or 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $75 half day/ $110 whole day
Capacity: 63
Available: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-9 p.m. or 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: $75 half day/ $110 whole day
Amenities in each building include:
- Heating/air conditioning
- Benches
- 2 tables
- 4 chairs
- Sink
Picnic Shelters
West 57th Street and Chowen Avenue South
Available: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-8 p.m. or 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $30 half day/ $46 whole day
4400 Parklawn Ave.
Available: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-8 p.m. or 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $30 half day/ $46 whole day
Note: There is no public restroom at this park area.
4300 W. 66th St.
Available: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 4-9 p.m. or 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: $75 half day/ $150 whole day
5225 Sherwood Road
Available: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-8 p.m. or 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $30 half day/ $46 whole day
4521 W. 50th St.
Available: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-8 p.m. or 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $30 half day/ $46 whole day
4500 W. 50th St.
Available: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-8 p.m. or 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $30 half day/ $46 whole day
Rentals include:
- Picnic tables
- Shade under the shelter
- Some picnic areas have a nearby grill
Book a Space
Other Park Features
Use the Park Finder to see more about each park
Reservation Tips
- Select your preferred date or range of dates to view availability.
- Skip selecting a specific time to better see available ranges.
- Narrow results by using the Facility dropdown. Select Shelter Building, Picnic Shelter and/or Arneson Acres.
- Know which parks you are interested in? Select them on the Facility dropdown.
- Hit the Search button to see what’s available.
- To reserve, you must log in to your Maxgalaxy account or create one. If you’re at the search results, scroll up that page. Create Account | Login is on the top right.
Questions?
Please call 952-826-0367.