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Picnic Shelter Rentals
Durham's parks and facilities serve as great sites for your next event, family gathering or concert. Many Durham parks offer picnic shelters on a first come, first serve basis. By making reservations, you are assured of having the picnic shelter of your choice. View our Reservation Procedures (PDF) document for complete details.
How do I reserve a picnic shelter?
Picnic shelters can be reserved online by visiting our online registration site.
Permits must be purchased by Tuesday at 5 p.m. for the remainder of the work week and weekend.
Picnic Shelter Season
Picnic shelter season runs from April 1 through October 31. The calendar opens on January 1. During the off season, shelters are available for use on a first-come, first-serve basis.
| Day | Size | City Resident | Non-City Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | Small | $30 | $45 |
| Monday - Thursday | Medium | $50 | $65 |
| Monday - Thursday | Large | $80 | $95 |
| Friday - Sunday & Holidays | Small | $55 | $70 |
| Friday - Sunday & Holidays | Medium | $75 | $90 |
| Friday - Sunday & Holidays | Large | $105 | $120 |
Picnic Shelter Locations
| Park | Location | Region | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Village Park | 4703 American Drive | West Central | Small |
| Burton Park | 1100 Sima Avenue | Southeast | Small |
| C.M. Herndon Park | 511 Scott King Road | Southeast | Small |
| C.R. Wood Park | 417 Commonwealth Avenue | Southeast | Small |
| Campus Hills Park | 2000 S Alston Avenue | Southeast | Small |
| Cook Road Park | 602 Cook Road | Southwest | Medium |
| Crest Street Park | 2503 Crest Street | West Central | Small |
| Duke Park | 106 W Knox Street | West Central | Small |
| East Durham Park | 2500 E Main Street | East | Small |
| East End Park | 1200 N Alston Avenue | East | Small |
| Edgemont Park | 205 S Elm Street | East | Small |
| Elmira Avenue Park | 540 Elmira Avenue | Southeast | Small |
| Forest Hills Park | 1639 University Drive | Southwest | Large* |
| Garrett Road Park | 6815 Garrett Road | Southwest | Small |
| Hillside Park | 1301 S Roxboro Street | Southwest | Small* and Large* |
| Holt School Road Park | 4102 Holt School Road | North | Small |
| Lakeview Park | 3500 Dearborn Drive | North | Small |
| Long Meadow Park | 917 Liberty Street | East | Small |
| Lyon Park | 1200 W Lakewood Avenue | Southwest | Small |
| Morreene Road Park | 1102 Morreene Road | West Central | Small |
| Northgate Park | 300 W Club Boulevard | North | Small and Medium* |
| Old Farm Road Park | 7 Hedgerow Plaza | North | Small |
| Orchard Park | 1000 S Duke Street | Southwest | Small |
| Oval Drive Park | 2200 W Club Boulevard | West Central | Small |
| Piney Wood Park | 400 E Woodcroft Parkway | Southeast | Large* |
| Red Maple Park | 3320 Hinson Drive | North | Small |
| River Forest Park | 1000 Windermere Drive | North | Small |
| Rockwood Park | 2310 Whitley Drive | Southwest | Small |
| Sandy Creek Park | 3510 Sandy Creek Road | West Central | Small |
| Sherwood Park | 2325 Cheek Road | East | Small |
| Solite Park | 4704 Fayetteville Road | Southwest | Medium |
| Spruce Pine Park | 2235 Bahama Road | North | Medium |
| Trinity Park | 410 Watts Street | West Central | Small |
| Twin Lakes Park | 435 Chandler Road | East | Small and Large |
| Unity Village Park | 200 Matilene Street | Southeast | Small |
| Valley Springs Park | 3805 Valley Springs Road | North | Small |
| Walltown Park | 1308 W Club Boulevard | West Central | Small |
| West Point on the Eno | 5101 N Roxboro Road | North | Small and Medium* |
| Whippoorwill Park | 1632 Rowemont Drive | North | Medium |
| Wilkins Road Park (Lake Michie) | 2802 Bahama Road | North | Small |
| Wrightwood Park | 1301 Anderson Street | West Central | Small |
*Shelters have electrical outlets.
If you need additional assistance making a picnic shelter reservation, please email Reservations, call 919-560-4355, ext. 27202 or visit our Administration Office, 400 Cleveland Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.