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Park shelter rentals in San Jose, CA

7 public shelters and rooms you can reserve for birthdays, reunions and cookouts.

San Jose, California
Photo: Tom Pavel from San Jose, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

7 spaces

Rental rules in San Jose

  • Booking: Browse the city's online 'View and Book available Picnic Sites' facility directory to book a site, or email [email protected] for assistance.
  • Electricity water: Electrical power is available only at select sites such as Cypress Pavilion; most sites have no electricity. Water/restroom availability varies by site.
  • Minimum hours: None
  • Nonresident surcharge: Nonresidents pay higher flat day rates (e.g., $295 vs $250 Fri-Sun at Alum Rock Park sites).
  • Overtime: None

Prices checked 2026-10-07.

Common questions

How much does it cost to rent a park shelter in San Jose, CA?
Resident rates in San Jose start at Free. Most shelters rent by the hour or in time blocks, and non-residents usually pay a higher rate. Each listing above shows its full price table.
How do I reserve a park shelter in San Jose?
Pick a shelter from the list above and use its booking button to check open dates on the official City of San Jose site, where all reservations are made.
How many guests can park shelters in San Jose hold?
Shelters in San Jose hold up to 400 guests. Use the size filters above to narrow the list by group size.

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