Picnic Shelter Reservations

Contact Information: Parks & Recreation Department 1 S 7th Street Columbia, MO 65201 Fax #: 573-874-7640 573-874-7460 Reservation Information Picnic Shelter Reservation Choices and Prices Indoor Facility Reservation Choices and Prices Outdoor Facilities Available for Special Events Non-reservable Park Shelter Information Map of Columbia Parks Recreation Equipment Rentals

Reservation Information

Several of the City's picnic shelters and facilities are available for reservation. Choose a date, time, and facility, then call the administrative office at 573-874-7460 or come downtown to the Gentry Building, 1 S 7th Street, to make a reservation. Payment is due when reservation is made. The following policies apply to reservations:

• Shelters and facilities may be reserved up to 364 days in advance of the desired date.
• Shelter and indoor facility reservation fees are due at the time of reservation. Phone reservations may be paid with a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card.
• A permit will be issued and must be with you during the use of the shelter or facility, as proof of your reservation.
• Reservation fees are not refundable. Shelter reservations can be transferred to another available date or shelter up to 14 days prior to the original reservation date.
• Some events require a Park or Shelter Special Use Permit in addition to a shelter reservation. See Special Use Permits to see if your event meets the criteria.
• Park restrooms are closed between October 15 and April 15, except for selected restrooms that are open year round at Stephens Lake Park, Cosmo Park, Cosmo-Bethel Park, and MKT Trail.
• Reservation times may be in the following time range: 9:00am - park closing hours.
• Trash is emptied and shelters are cleaned in the early morning hours. Therefore, it is possible other park users may use the shelter before rental party arrives. Shelter reservations guarantee use of the shelter only - no other conditions implied.
• Recreation equipment is available for rental from the downtown Parks and Recreation Department. Click here for more information.
• All Park Rules and Regulations apply.

Click on shelter name to view shelter and additional information.
Click on park name to go to that park's web page.

Reservable Park Shelters

Park Name	Shelter Name	Reservation Cost	Size	Square Feet	# of Picnic Tables (approx)	Seating Capacity	Parking Spaces	Recommended Group Size (Limit)
Albert-Oakland Park	Shelter #1 (access Edris Drive)	$32	25'x42'	1,050	8	64	55	80
Albert-Oakland Park	Shelter #2 (access Blueridge Rd.)	$32	55'x33'	1,815	11	88	135	100
Albert-Oakland Park	Shelter #3 (access Blueridge Rd.)	$32	30'x58'	1,740	9	72	135	100
American Legion Park	American Legion Shelter	$32	26'x45'	1,170	7	56	78	60
Cosmo Park (CCRA)	Antimi Shelter	$32	40'x54'	2,160	8	64	218+	100
Cosmo Park (CCRA)	Burford Shelter	$42	46'x80'	3,680	18	144	62+	200
Cosmo Park (CCRA)	Dexheimer Shelter	$42	78'x42'	3,276	18	144	82+	200
Cosmo Park (CCRA)	Garrison Shelter	$32	19'x25'	475	5	40	18+	40
Cosmo Park (CCRA)	Harris Shelter	$32	26'x46'	1,196	8	64	80	100
Cosmo Park (CCRA)	Lamb Shelter	$42	45'x80'	3,600	19	152	62+	200
Cosmo Park (CCRA)	Nickell Shelter	$42	32'x50	1,600	12	96	100+	200
Cosmo Park (CCRA)	Thomas H. Rapp Shelter	Reserved only w/tennis court rental	26'x19'	494	2	16	16	20
Cosmo-Bethel Park	Ficklin Shelter	$32	26'x46'	1,196	8	64	80	100
Cosmo-Bethel Park	Leech Shelter	$42	78'x42'	3,276	18	144	110	200
Fairview Park	Fairview Shelter	$32	45'x23'	1,035	7	56	0	80
Kiwanis Park	CK Odor Shelter (College Park Drive)	$32	60'x40'	2,400	13	104	22	60
Kiwanis Park	Talbert Thurston Shelter (Maplewood Drive)	$32	60'x40'	2,400	12	96	22	60
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden	MLK Shelter	$32	28'x28'	784	4	32	86	40
Nifong Park	George F. Harper Shelter	$32	37'x27'	999	6	48	24	60
Rock Quarry Park	Rock Quarry Shelter	$32	26'x46'	1,196	7	56	51	60
Shepard Blvd. Park	Shepard Shelter	$32	26'x50'	1,300	10	80	0	80
Stephens Lake Park	Collins Shelter (with fire pit)	$32	26'x26'	676	4	32	18	40
Stephens Lake Park	Gordon Shelter	$32	26'x46'	1,196	9	72	35	80
Stephens Lake Park	Happy Hollow Shelter	$32	26'x46'	1,196	8	64	35	80
Twin Lakes Rec Area	Twin Lakes Shelter	$42	87'x66'	5,742	24	192	213	200

Click on thumbnail below for printable
City of Columbia map with park locations

 

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Indoor Facility Reservation Choices and Prices

The three indoor facilities below are available for rental.

 

Click on facility name to view facility and additional information.
Click on park name to go to that park's web page.

 

Indoor Facilities

Facility	Park	Reservation Cost
Rock Quarry House	Rock Quarry Park	$22/hour
Riechmann Pavilion	Stephens Lake Park	$275 - $400
Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) (rental webpage)	ARC (index page)	Varies, depending on what area is reserved. See ARC Rentals webpage.

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Outdoor Facilities Available for Special Events

The following areas may be used for weddings or special events, but require a Park Special Use Permit. Facilities remain open to the general public. Other park locations may be requested for special events by filling out a Park Special Use Application.

 

Click on facility name to view facility and additional information.
Click on park name to go to that park's web page.

 

Outdoor Special Event Facilities

Facility	Park	Requirement
Gazebo	Flat Branch Park	Park Special Use Permit
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden	Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at Battle Garden	Park Special Use Permit
Amphitheater	Stephens Lake Park	Amphitheater Rental Agreement Park Special Use Permit (if applicable)
Island and Island Shelter	Stephens Lake Park	Park Special Use Permit
Maplewood Home Grounds (outside)	Nifong Park	Park Special Use Permit

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Non-reservable Park Shelter Information

If a reservable shelter is not available on your event date, you may use the non-reservable shelters in one of the neighborhood parks, Douglass Park, Grindstone Nature Area, or Indian Hills Park. These shelters can be used by the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that there are no parking lots or restrooms provided in neighborhood parks.

Click on shelter name to view shelter and additional information.
Click on park name to go to that park's web page.

Non-Reservable Park Shelters

Shelter	# of Picnic Tables (approx)	Park
Again Street Shelter	5	Again Street Park
Atkins Shelter	3	Atkins Park
Bear Creek Shelter	3	Bear Creek Park
Cosmo-Bethel Tennis Shelter	2	Cosmo-Bethel Park
Cosmo-Bethel Playground Shelter	1	Cosmo-Bethel Park
Douglass Main Shelter	10	Douglass Park
Douglass Small Shelter	1	Douglass Park
Downtown Optimist Shelter	2	Downtown Optimist Park
Dublin Shelter	3	Dublin Park
Grindstone Shelter	3	Grindstone Nature Area
Highpointe Shelter	3	Highpointe Park
Indian Hills Shelter	3	Indian Hills Park
Lions-Stephens Shelter	4	Lions-Stephens Park
Longview Shelter	3	Longview Park
Louisville Shelter	3	Louisville Park
Paquin Shelter	5	Paquin Park
Parkade Shelter	3	Parkade Park
Rock Bridge Shelter	3	Rock Bridge Park
Smithton Shelter	4	Smithton Park
Valleyview Shelter	3	Valleyview Park
Westwinds Shelter	4	Westwinds Park