Picnic shelters can be reserved for events taking place April 1 through Oct. 31 in five regional parks and six community parks.
The one exception is at Vancouver Lake Regional Park, where picnic shelters can be reserved from Memorial Day weekend through October 31. The ground at Vancouver Lake Regional Park tends to remain soggy until the end of May.
Picnic shelters must be reserved at least seven days before the event date.
You will need to create an account to use the system. Frequently asked questions about online registration can be found at the bottom of the online reservations page. Once you are registered, click on the reservations button near the upper left corner of the screen to reserve picnic shelters.
Phone reservations also can be made by calling 564.397.2285. Then press option #2 to reach the reservations desk for picnic shelter reservations and parking passes.
Reservation fees for picnic shelters vary depending on the size of the shelter. The revenue helps pay for parks maintenance and operations.
Picnic shelters not reserved will remain available for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations are not required for non-exclusive use of parks facilities. They are available free of charge, on a first-come, first served basis, unless the facility is reserved for exclusive use or special event. If your special event requires exclusive use to ensure a particular facility is available and ready upon your arrival, a reservation is highly recommended.
Reservations help county parks staff coordinate with other events to ensure your exclusive use and provide adequate information to properly prepare for the event.
All shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge, Nov. 1 through March 31.
Shelter Reservation Cancellation Policy
If canceled one month or more before the rental date, 100% of the fee minus a $10 processing fee will be refunded. If canceled 1-4 weeks before the rental date, 75% of the fee minus a $10 processing fee will be refunded. No refunds will be granted if canceled less than one week prior to the rental date.
The following chart provides information about seating capacity and reservation fees for picnic shelters in five regional parks and six community parks.
Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood BeachSouth Index Street at South 32nd Street, Washougal |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Clark | 50 | $75 |
Lewis | 50 | $75 |
Fairgrounds Community Park216 NW 164th St., Ridgefield |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
West | 25 | $50 |
East | 50 | $75 |
Felida Community ParkNorthwest 122nd Street, west of Northwest 36th Avenue, Vancouver |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Felida | 50 | $75 |
Frenchman's Bar Regional Park9612 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Langsdorf | 50 | $75 |
Riverview | 100 | $150 |
Riverview (1/2 only) | 50 | $75 |
Hazel Dell Community Park2300 NE 68th St., Vancouver |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
East | 35 | $75 |
West | 100 | $150 |
Hockinson Meadows Community Park10910 NE 172nd Ave., Brush Prairie |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Hockinson | 50 | $75 |
Lewisville Regional Park26411 NE Lewisville Highway, Battle Ground *The bridge to the Ponderosa, Maple, and Oak shelters and adjacent parking area is limited to vehicles weighing less than five tons. Vehicles such as buses and RVs may not cross the bridge to that area of the park. Guests with vehicles weighing five tons or more can park near the Alder, Birch, Cedar, and Dogwood shelters and walk to the Ponderosa, Maple, and Oak shelters. |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Grand Fir | 20 | $50 |
*Maple | 20 | $50 |
Birch | 35 | $75 |
Cedar | 35 | $75 |
Hemlock | 35 | $75 |
Alder | 60 | $75 |
*Oak | 60 | $75 |
*Ponderosa | 60 | $75 |
Filbert | 75 | $75 |
Knotty Pine | 75 | $75 |
Juniper | 90 | $75 |
Dogwood | 120 | $150 |
Central | 200 | $150 |
Orchards Community Park9800 NE 54th St., Vancouver |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Orchards | 75 | $75 |
Pacific Community Park1515 NE 164th Ave., Vancouver |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Pacific | 50 | $75 |
Salmon Creek Regional Park / Klineline Pond1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Creekside | 50 | $75 |
Pondview | 50 | $75 |
Vancouver Lake Regional Park6801 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver |
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Shelter | Seating | Daily fee |
Heron | 144 | $150 |
Heron (1/2 only) | 72 | $75 |
Eagle | 216 | $150 |
Eagle (1/2 only) | 108 | $75 |