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Park shelter rentals in St. Louis, MO

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

St. Louis, Missouri
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9 spaces

Rental rules in St. Louis

  • Booking: Pavilions are reserved by permit: call the Picnic Hotline 314-289-5330 or walk in to the Permit Section, 5600 Clayton Ave in Forest Park, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Reservations require 2 weeks advance notice and can be made up to 1 year ahead, May 1 - Sept 30 only; outside season pavilions are first-come, first-served at no cost.
  • Electricity water: Electricity varies by pavilion (noted per venue); utilities not guaranteed park-wide.
  • Minimum hours: None
  • Nonresident surcharge: None
  • Overtime: None

Prices checked 2026-10-07. City fees effective 2026-10-07.

Common questions

How much does it cost to rent a park shelter in St. Louis, MO?
Resident rates in St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Pick a shelter from the list above and use its booking button to check open dates on the official City of St. Louis site, where all reservations are made.
How many guests can park shelters in St. Louis hold?
Shelters in St. Louis hold up to 100 guests. Use the size filters above to narrow the list by group size.

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