Picnic Shelters

Rent a Picnic Shelter

We have two easy ways you can reserve a picnic shelter for your next party or gathering.

Check availability and reserve online

Print and complete a Picnic Shelter Application(PDF, 101KB) and review our Picnic Shelter Policies(PDF, 144KB).
Submit your application at our Administrative Office at 200 Plant Road, 919-968-2784. All fees are due at the time of application.

Picnic Shelter Locations and Details

Cedar Falls Park

Hargraves Center Shelter

501 Weaver Dairy Road

Shelter Size: 15 x 28 feet
Picnic Tables: 3
Grills: 2
Playground: Yes
Accommodates: 25 people
Restrooms: Open year-round
Fee: $35 residents; $56 non-residents for 4-hour block

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Hargraves Center Park

Hargraves Picnic Shelter

216 North Roberson Street

Shelter Size: 15 x 25 feet
Picnic Tables: 6
Grills: 2
Playground: Yes
Accommodates: 50 people
Restrooms: Inside Hargraves
Fee: $35 residents; $56 non-residents for 4-hour block

Picnic shelter rentals do NOT include pools.

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Homestead Park

Homestead Picnic Shelter

100 Aquatic Drive

Shelter Size: 24 x 28 feet
Picnic Tables: 4
Grills: one triple grill; others nearby
Playground: Yes
Accommodates: 35 people
Restrooms: Open year-round
Fee: $35 residents; $56 non-residents for 4-hour block

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Meadowmont Park

Meadowmont Picnic Shelter

621 Meadowmont Lane

Shelter Size: 24 x 40 feet
Picnic Tables: 2
Grills: onr adjacent to cabin
Playground: No
Accommodates: 20 people
Restrooms: none
Fee: Free

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North Forest Hills Park

North Forest Hills Picnic Shelter

121 Collums Road

Shelter Size: 24 x 28 feet
Picnic Tables: 4
Grills: One triple grill
Playground: Yes
Accommodates: 35 people
Parking: Limited
Restrooms: Closed October 30 - April 30
Fee: $35 resident; $56 non-resident for 4-hour block

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Southern Community Park

SCP Small Picnic Shelter

100 Sumac Road

Shelter Size: 16 x 16 feet
Picnic Tables: 4
Grills: 2
Playground: Yes
Accommodates: 35 people
Restrooms: Open year-round
Fee: $35 residents; $56 non-residents for 4-hour block

SCP Large Picnic Shelter

1300 HWY 15-501 South

Shelter Size: 60 x 25 feet
Picnic Tables: 12
Grills: 5 plus others nearby
Playground: Yes
Accommodates: 100 people
Restrooms: Open year-round
Fee: $50 residents; $80 non-residents for 4-hour block

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Umstead Park

Umstead Picnic Shelter

399 Umstead Drive

Shelter Size: 20x28 feet
Picnic Tables: 4
Grills: One triple grill
Playground: Yes
Accommodates: 35 people
Restrooms: Open year-round
Fee: $35 residents; $56 non-residents for 4 hour block

Learn more about Umstead Park