Park shelter rentals in Newark, DE
13 public shelters and rooms you can reserve for birthdays, reunions and cookouts.
13 spaces
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Rental rules in Newark
- Booking: All pavilion reservations must be made through the county's Rec1 online catalog (account required), starting March 9, 2026, or by contacting the Parks Permits Office at 302-395-5606 or [email protected]; reservations are first-come, first-serve, must be completed at least 14 days before the event date, and cover a single full day (10am-8pm) during the April 1-October 31 rental season.
- Electricity water: Electricity available at Glasgow, Paper Mill, and Iron Hill pavilions; water not listed as provided
- Minimum hours: 10
- Nonresident surcharge: $25 flat fee added for permittees with an address outside New Castle County
- Overtime: not published; rentals are a fixed full-day block (10am-8pm)
Common questions
- How much does it cost to rent a park shelter in Newark, DE?
- Resident rates in Newark 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 Newark?
- Pick a shelter from the list above and use its booking button to check open dates on the official City of Newark site, where all reservations are made.
- How many guests can park shelters in Newark hold?
- Shelters in Newark hold up to 117 guests. Use the size filters above to narrow the list by group size.