Reservation Information
Come out and enjoy your city parks! Planning a summer picnic, family reunion, birthday party or holiday get together? Park reservations are available May 1-September 30 with the exception of the Pinery Park lodge, which is available year round.
Reservations are not available on holidays. No additional time given for set up or clean up.
| Days of Operation |
Hours of Operation (PLEASE NOTE HOURS OPERATION HAVE CHANGED) |
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Monday - Sunday
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All Day (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Half Day AM (9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Half Day PM (3 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
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Reservations must be made by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, the week prior to the event. Reservations for the following year may be made beginning the first Monday in December and are not available on holidays. Contact us by phone at 616-530-3164, Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 5 PM, to check availability, make a reservation or to ask any questions you may have.
Park Reservation Fees
| Park Name |
Type |
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Pinery Park
2301 DeHoop Ave SW
MAP OF PARK
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Lodge-seats 100 PHOTOS
Facility has full kitchen, bathrooms, electricity, air-condition, heat and is available year-round for reservations
| Day of the Week |
Time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Monday-Friday |
Half Day |
$150.00 |
$225.00 |
| Saturday-Sunday |
Half Day |
$175.00 |
262.50 |
| Monday-Friday |
Full Day |
$300.00 |
$450.00 |
| Saturday-Sunday |
Full Day |
$350.00 |
$525.00 |
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Shelter-seats 50 PHOTO
Facility has electricity and grill. Located adjacent to a playground and small parking area.
| Day of the Week |
Time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Monday-Sunday |
Half Day |
$ 60.00 |
$ 90.00 |
| Monday-Sunday |
Full Day |
$120.00 |
$180.00 |
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Ideal Park
5843 Crippen Ave SW
MAP OF PARK
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East Shelter-seats 75 EAST PHOTO
Facility has electricity and grill. It is located near the playground, restrooms and parking area.
West Shelter-seats 100 WEST PHOTO
Facility has electricity, grill and restrooms are attached. Location does require a lot of walking to cross the bridge from the parking area. Driving across the bridge is not permitted.
| Day of the Week |
Time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Monday-Sunday |
Half Day |
$ 80.00 |
$120.00 |
| Monday-Sunday |
Full Day |
$160.00 |
$240.00 |
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Lamar Park
2561 Porter Ave SW
MAP OF PARK
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Shelter-seats 75 PHOTO
Facility has electricity and a grill. Located within close proximity to the restrooms, playground and splash pad.
| Day of the Week |
Time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Monday-Sunday |
Half Day |
$ 80.00 |
$120.00 |
| Monday-Sunday |
Full Day |
$160.00 |
$240.00 |
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Jackson Park
3235 Robin Ave SW
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Shelter-seats 50 PHOTO
Facility has electricity and restrooms nearby. Does not have a grill.
(Tents, canopies and bounce houses are NOT permitted at this park)
| Day of the Week |
Time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Monday-Sunday |
Half Day |
$ 80.00 |
$120.00 |
| Monday-Sunday |
Full Day |
$160.00 |
$240.00 |
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Oriole Park
1380 - 42nd St SW
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Shelter-seats 15 PHOTO
Facility located adjacent to the splash pad. NO electricity in shelter and does not have a grill.
| Day of the Week |
Time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Monday-Sunday |
Half Day |
$ 80.00 |
$120.00 |
| Monday-Sunday |
Full Day |
$160.00 |
$240.00 |
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Gezon Park
5651 Gezon Ct. SW
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South Shelter-seats 75 PHOTO
Facility located adjacent to the splash pad. There is electricity in shelter and there is a grill. Playground is located near 52nd Street and is a little bit of walk from south shelter.
| Day of the Week |
Time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Monday-Sunday |
Half Day |
$ 80.00 |
$120.00 |
| Monday-Sunday |
Full Day |
$160.00 |
$240.00 |
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Grassy picnic sections available in parks listed for reservation
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Pinery Park: There are 3 picnic sections in this park. Sections A, B & C are available for rental. Each section holds a different amount of people, includes picnic tables and a grill. No access to electricity.
Lamar Park: There are 5 picnic sections in this park. Sections A, B, C, D & E are available for rental. Each section holds a different amount of people and includes picnic tables and a grill. Sections A & B have electricity access.
Ideal Park: There are 2 picnic sections in this park. Sections A & C are available for rental. Each section holds a different amount of people and includes picnic tables and a grill. No access to electricity
| Day of the Week |
Time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Monday-Sunday |
Half Day |
$ 30.00 |
$ 45.00 |
| Monday-Sunday |
Full Day |
$ 60.00 |
$ 90.00 |
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Small Shelters-Various Parks
(Not reservable. First come, first served basis only.)
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Battjes: North Shelter-seats 16, includes grill and is located next to playground and restrooms. NO electricity in shelter. NORTH PHOTO
South shelter-seats 16, includes grill and is within walking distance of restrooms and playground. NO electricity in shelter. SOUTH PHOTO
North Gezon: seats 8, includes grill and is close to the playground. There are no restrooms and NO electricity in the shelter. GEZON PHOTO
Hillcroft: seats 32, includes grill and is next to the playground. The restrooms are within walking distance at the bottom of a steep hill. NO electricity in the shelter. HILLCROFT PHOTO
Kelloggsville: seats 16, includes grill and close to the playground and restrooms. NO electricity in the shelter. K-VILLE PHOTO
Marquette: seats 16, includes grill and close to the playground and restrooms. NO electricity in the shelter. MARQUETTE PHOTO
Prairie: seats 8, close to the restrooms and playground. NO electricity in shelter. Does not have a grill. Skate Park is located within this park as well. PRAIRIE PHOTO
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A refundable $75 shelter/$100 lodge rental damage/cleaning deposit is required in addition to rental fees. Payments for fees and deposits are required at the time a reservation is made. Payments can be made by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Please note that if the damage/cleaning deposit is paid by cash or check, you will be receiving a check back from us within 2-3 weeks after your reservation. If payment is made with a credit card, the damage/cleaning deposit will be refunded back to the card. There are NO REFUNDS for rental payments.
Athletic Facilities
Select athletic facilities such as baseball and softball fields, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, and soccer fields are available for rent. An Athletic Event Form must be completed and submitted.
For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at 616-530-3164.
Special Events
Facilities are available for athletic or special event usage. If a reservation has an expected attendance of over 200 people, special maintenance is required or the use of special equipment not provided by the Parks and Recreation Department (including inflatable games, carnival-type games, petting zoo, etc.) is desired, a special event agreement is required. You can fill out the online application here, otherwise for more information or to request a Special Event Application, please call 616-530-3164 or email us.