Parks & Picnic Shelters

Potato Sack races at a parkReservations


To reserve a picnic shelter, phone 406-721-PARK, Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email Paula Fisher, Recreation Support Specialist, for more information.

Please note: emails do not constitute a confirmed reservation.

Missoula Parks and Recreation offers picnic shelters for reservation in several neighborhood parks. Shelters are available for rent for picnics, reunions, and other events during these time periods:
  • 6 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  • All day
Special use permits and fees are required for special events and for reservations at Fort Missoula Regional Park , McCormick Park,Bess Read Park and Memorial Rose Garden

Reservable Picnic Shelters and Fees


Reservation Policies and Fees
Shelters with access to electricity
Park Fee/time block Fee for full day
Bonner $42 $105
Lafray $42 $105
Pineview $42 $105
44 Ranch $42 $105
Silver Park Shelter $86 $214
Silver Park Pavilion $175 $525




Standard picnic shelters (no electricity access)
Park
 Fee/time Block
 Fee for full day
Greenough $37 $88.50
Franklin $37 $88.50
SS Lions $37 $88.50
Playfair $37 $88.50
Northside $37 $88.50
Westside $37 $88.50
Maloney Ranch $37 $88.50


Dragon Hollow Playground at Caras ParkShelters with access to electricity are provided one standard power outlet per shelter for coffee, warming tray, etc.

A $100 refundable deposit is required to rent a shelter, $200 with alcohol. Learn more about events in parks, including alcohol permits, canopies, amplified music.
 Fort Missoula Regional Park      
  Fee/Time Block  Fee for Full Day  Deposit
Bella Vista Pavilion $350 (Friday - Sunday)
$297 (Monday - Thursday)		 $875 (Friday - Sunday)
$745 (Monday - Thursday)		  $500
Overlook Shelter $86 (Friday - Sunday)
$73 (Monday - Thursday)		 $214 (Friday - Sunday)
$182 (Monday - Thursday) 		  $200
Add Ons for Pavilion:
Banquet tables and chairs: $6 per table, $1 per chair
Dance Floor: $8.50 per 4x4 panel with $50 set up fee
PA System: $100 per day
Gas Fireplace: $60 per day
Special Use Permits are required special events. 

Alcohol Permit
$10 for 2-15 people, $50 deposit
$50 for 16+ people, $200 deposit
  

Special use permits and fees are required for special events and for reservations at:
To book a Special Event, phone 406-721-PARK, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email Paula Fisher, Recreation Support Specialist, for more information.

Please note: e-mails do not constitute a confirmed reservation.

To reserve a sports facility , contact Recreation Manager Shirley Kinsey at
721-PARK for more information.