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Reservations
To reserve a picnic shelter, phone 406-721-PARK, Monday - Friday, 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
| Park (with electricity access) | Fee / Time Block | Fee for Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bonner | $57 | $142.50 |
| Pineview | $47 | $117.50 |
| 44 Ranch | $47 | $117.50 |
| Silver Park Shelter | $86 | $214.00 |
| Silver Park Pavilion | $175 | $525.00 |
| Standard picnic shelters (no electricity access) | Fee / Time Block | Fee for Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| Greenough | $42 | $105.00 |
| Lafray | $42 | $105.00 |
| Franklin | $42 | $105.00 |
| Kiwanis | $42 | $105.00 |
| SS Lions | $42 | $105.00 |
| Playfair | $42 | $105.00 |
| Northside | $42 | $105.50 |
| Westside | $42 | $105.00 |
| Maloney Ranch | $42 | $105.00 |
Shelters 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. Silver Park requires a $200 refundable deposit.
Learn more about events in parks, including alcohol permits, canopies, amplified music.
Fort Missoula Regional Park
| 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:
- Fort Missoula Regional Park
- McCormick Park
- Bess Read Park
- Memorial Rose Garden
- Greenough Park Footbridge
- Silver Park
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.