Planning a wedding, reunion, family picnic or corporate event? Whether you’re searching for a picnic shelter for a small gathering, an indoor facility for up to 300 people, or an outdoor venue to accommodate 1,000 or more, look to your Metroparks to provide that picture-perfect setting at an affordable price. And best yet, you don’t have to clean your house or spruce up your yard – we’ve already taken care of that!

Picnic shelters
Most picnic shelters can accommodate at least 50 people, some parks may have larger outdoor shelters. Picnic shelter rentals start at $125 per day. Picnic shelters and rental fees are listed on each park page. Reservations open October 1 for the next year, so please reserve early as most summer weekends book up quickly. Please select a park and call the park directly to ask about making a reservation or call 1-800-477-2757 for general information.
Unreserved picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Indoor facilities
Indian Springs Metropark – Environmental Discovery Center
Metro Beach Metropark – Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center
Wolcott Mill Metropark – Activity Center and Picnic Pavilion

Outdoor facilities
Stony Creek Metropark – Crank’s Tent by the Lake

Large groups - Rent a canopy, tables and chairs from a rental company of your choice to hold an event at your favorite Metropark. We can accommodate group picnics with more than 1,000 people. Please call the Metropark of your choice for more information to get started. There is no registration fee!