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Picnic Shelter Rentals
The following Shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge:
C. Darrell Shell Park, Goode Park, Green Hill Park (Shelter 1), M.A. Banks Park, Mayflower Hills Park, and Sadler Park.
The following Shelters are available by reservation:
Catawba Center, Bonsack Park, Brookside Park, Clearbook Park, Garst Mill Park, Green Hill Park (Shelter 2), Happy Hollow Gardens, Merriman, Mt. Pleasant Park, Oak Grove Park, Starkey Park South, Stonebridge Park, Vinyard Park West, Walrond Park, Whispering Pines Park, Explore Park
- Available Dates: Shelters may be reserved any day from April 1 to October 31.
- Rental Duration: All rentals are full day, lasting from 10am to 9pm.
- NEW Advance Registration: Reservations may be placed 180 days in advance of your booking date, and no less than 7 days prior to your date.
How to Reserve a Shelter
Picnic shelter rentals can be placed in the following ways:
- By Phone - Call (540) 387-6078 ext. 0 during our administrative office hours of 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
- Online - For online shelter rentals, click here to submit a Special Use Application. Once the application form is completed, a Customer Service staff member will be in touch within 48 hours to confirm your information, and process your rental based on shelter availability.
Reservation Fees
Special preparation efforts are made for reserved facilities. Therefore a reservation fee is charged to offset the expense incurred. Upon confirmation of your group's reservation, a receipt and park reservation permit will be forwarded to the group’s contact person.
Refunds & Cancellations
No refunds will be given for cancellations. To avoid this, rescheduling is encouraged during the current rental season. All cancellations must be received at least by 4pm on the last business day before your reservation (i.e., call on Friday to cancel a reservation for Sunday). A cancellation with proper notice may be rescheduled before October 31 of the current year.
Picnic Shelter Rental Rates & Availability
| Number of People | Rental Rates (Full Day) | Shelter Locations - Follow links to view shelter and park features |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | $50 | Catawba (phone reservation only), Bonsack, Brookside, Clearbrook, Garst Mill, Green Hill, Happy Hollow, Mt. Pleasant, Oak Grove, Starkey Park South, Stonebridge, Vinyard, Walrond, Whispering Pines, Explore Park ($75 rate applies) |
| 51 to 150 | $85 | Catawba Center, Clearbrook, Green Hill, Merriman Soccer Complex, Mt. Pleasant, Starkey Park South, Vinyard, Walrond, Whispering Pines, Camp Roanoke |
| 151 to 500 | $150 | Green Hill, Vinyard, Walrond, Camp Roanoke |
| 501 to 1000* | $350* | Green Hill, Camp Roanoke (phone reservation only) |
| Over 1000* | Negotiated* | Green Hill, Camp Roanoke (phone reservation only) |
*Special Use Application - Must Be Submitted
To hold an event in a Roanoke County park space or picnic shelter, this special use application must be completed and approved by our staff. Depending on the nature of the event, you may be required to obtain an assembly permit from the Roanoke County Police Department.
Special use applications may be submitted up to 6 months in advance of your event. Submissions received within 14 business days of your event may not be considered. If approved, a permit will be issued.
Once this form is submitted, please allow 48 hours for our Customer Service Staff to contact you regarding the application.
Please note that submission of the application does not constitute approval. The group contact person will be notified of approval and all other details. Large groups may have to pay direct costs, and groups of 300 MUST pay direct costs.
Contact Us
For more information please contact Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at (540) 387-6078.
Contact Us
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PRT Admin Office
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Parks, Recreation & Tourism Admin Office
4818 Starkey Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24018
Ph: (540) 387-6078
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturdays & Sundays