Park shelter rentals in New Haven, CT
5 public shelters and rooms you can reserve for birthdays, reunions and cookouts.

5 spaces
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Lighthouse Point Park Lighthouse Pagoda Pavilion
- 2 grills
- Electricity
- Restrooms
Up to 60Callfor pricing
No spaces match these filters.
Rental rules in New Haven
- Booking: Download the permit request form from each pavilion's page and bring or mail it to the Parks office at 720 Edgewood Ave; all permit requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance or a $40 late charge applies.
- Electricity water: Electricity available at some pavilions; restrooms are port-a-lets or seasonal public bathrooms depending on the pavilion.
- Minimum hours: None
- Nonresident surcharge: Permit fees double for non-residents (e.g. $75 resident / $150 non-resident picnic shelter permit, plus $50/$100 non-refundable processing fee).
- Overtime: None
Common questions
- How much does it cost to rent a park shelter in New Haven, CT?
- Resident rates in New Haven 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 New Haven?
- Pick a shelter from the list above and use its booking button to check open dates on the official City of New Haven site, where all reservations are made.
- How many guests can park shelters in New Haven hold?
- Shelters in New Haven hold up to 60 guests. Use the size filters above to narrow the list by group size.




