Group Reservations
Picnic Areas

Three Rivers Park District offers picnic areas that are close to home in beautiful, natural settings with facilities and services to make your day enjoyable and memorable. We also offer catering in the parks. See our Approved Catering List for catered events.

Basic amenities at most sites include picnic tables, water and small permanent grills. In some parks, sites can be combined to accommodate larger groups.

Picnic Area Information Grid (PDF)
         View picnic area details including parks, sites, capacity, amenities, and fees.

Make a Reservation
Reservations are required for all group picnic areas and must be made at least 21 days in advance. Please call the Reservations office at 763/559-6700. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8:30-12:30.

Payment Information

• MasterCard, Visa, and Discover credit cards are accepted. Please have card number and expiration date ready.
• Payment is due in full at time of reservation.

Pavilion Damage Deposit

• For all pavilions a damage deposit of 25% of the rental fee is required at the time of the reservation. If no damages occur, the deposit will be refunded within 30 days of your reservation.
• Damage deposit applies to Bryant Lake, Cleary Lake, Fish Lake, Elm Creek Chalet, Gale Woods, and The Landing.

Cancellation Policy

• For picnic areas and group camps, if a cancellation is made 60 days prior to the use day, 50% of the fee will be refunded. All cancellations after 60 days are non-refundable.
• No refunds are given due to weather conditions unless the park or facility is officially closed due to severe life-threatening weather.
• For Gale Woods Farm, The Landing, Noerenberg Gardens, The Elm Creek Chalet and all rental pavilions, the following cancellation policies apply:
  • Cancellation 240 days prior to the use date, 100% of the fee will be refunded.
  • Cancellation 120 days prior to the use date, 80% of the fee will be refunded.
  • Cancellation 60 days prior to the use date, 50% of the fee will be refunded.
  • All cancellations after 60 days are non-refundable.

Rent a Climbing Wall for Your Picnic!
The Park District's 25-foot climbing wall is available for rental.

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