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Park shelter rentals in Philadelphia, PA

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

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Rental rules in Philadelphia

  • Booking: Print the picnic permit application from the Get a picnic permit page, then mail it or bring it in person to the PPR Special Events Office, Winter Street Building, 2130 Winter Street (rear entrance), Philadelphia, PA 19103, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. Apply at least 14 business days in advance; pay by check or money order payable to Fairmount Park. Online permitting is no longer available.
  • Electricity water: Electric service at Belmont Grove pavilions; not guaranteed elsewhere
  • 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Resident rates in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Pick a shelter from the list above and use its booking button to check open dates on the official City of Philadelphia site, where all reservations are made.
How many guests can park shelters in Philadelphia hold?
Shelters in Philadelphia hold up to 250 guests. Use the size filters above to narrow the list by group size.

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