All picnic shelters are currently closed for reservations and drop-in use.
The City continues to comply with State-mandated Phase 3 protocols of ‘Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery’ – gathering sizes are limited and social distancing guidelines still apply.
For the safety of all park patrons, picnic shelters will be unavailable until these guidelines are relaxed, and when the City has adequate resources to manage picnic shelter activities. In the meantime, picnics are allowed in open areas at parks.
This page will be updated with the most current information about reservations and rentals or contact Community Services at (425) 430-6700.
General Information when booking picnic shelter rentals resume:
City of Renton parks have a variety of picnic shelters available for rentals on a first-come basis. Reserving a picnic shelter can be made either online or in person at the Renton Community Center, Renton Senior Activity Center, or Highlands Neighborhood Center.
Select picnic shelters in the Renton Parks System are available for rentals any day of the week from May 1 to September 30. Reservations are for the designated time only. Times that have not been reserved are first-come, first served. Reservations are recommended.
Picnic shelter rentals are available on a first-paid, first-served basis for non-profit events. No phone-in rentals allowed.
- Rental hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The occupancy limit varies at each location.
- Groups must adhere to the picnic shelter rules and regulations as set forth by the City of Renton.
- Requests for special events must make full disclosure (e.g., weddings, religious services, catering, etc.).
- Alcoholic beverages and bounce houses are strictly prohibited.
All shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no amenities, from October 1 through April 30.
Shelter Locations
Cedar River Trail Park
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (North Shelter, South Shelter 1 & 2, Creekside Shelter)
Heritage Park
Philip Arnold Park
Riverview Park
Teasdale Park
Additional Information