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Parks and Recreation Div.
201 S. Jackson St., # 700
Seattle, WA 98104
206-296-8687
TTY: 711

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PICNIC SHELTERS

Many picnic shelters in King County Parks require reservations to guarantee the space. Electricity, sinks, running water, and barbeque grills are available in certain shelters. Seating and standing capacity varies. Contact King County Parks for more specific details.


Tolt-MacDonald Barn Shelter
Renovated in 1995, this charming historic Dutch Colonial barn serves as a picnic shelter popular for corporate or family events and outdoor weddings. Adjacent to parking and service drop-off areas, it is an easily accessible location for large gatherings. The open meadow next to the barn is perfect for tossing a frisbee, pick-up sports games or even additional outdoor seating. Learn more about Tolt-MacDonald Park.

  • Picnic rates: $125 weekends / $115 weekdays*
  • Picnic rates are for groups of up to 100 people. There is a $1.40 per person fee for for groups with more than 100 guests.
  • Shelter rented in blocks of time: 9AM - 2PM and/or 3PM - 8PM

*Custom rates for weddings and other large events apply. $250 base fee per time slot depending on the size and needs of each special event. Please contact us at regional scheduling or at 206-205-5275 for pricing information specific to you event.


ADDITIONAL SHELTERS
Category A Base Fee

Category A Base Fee

 

Category A Base FeeCategory A Base FeeCategory A Base Fee$125 weekends
$115 weekdays
  • Big Finn Hill Shelter
  • Cottage Lake Shelter #1
  • Cottage Lake Shelter #2
  • Dockton Park Shelter
  • Five Mile Shelter #1
  • Marymoor Shelters
  • Velodrome Shelter
  • Petrovitsky Shelter
  • Tolt MacDonald Barn Shelter
  • Tolt MacDonald Bridge Shelter
  • White Center Heights Shelter

Category B Base Fee
$115 weekends
$105 weekdays

  • Cottage Lake Picnic Area
  • Cougar Mountain Picnic Area
  • Five Mile Shelter #2
  • Five Mile Lake Canopy
  • Gary Grant Park Shelter
  • Lakewood Shelters
  • Ravensdale Shelter
  • South King County Ballfields Shelter #1
  • Steve Cox Memorial Park Shelter

Category C Base Fee
$105 weekends
$95 weekdays

  • 132nd Square Picnic Area
  • Lake Geneva Open Area
  • Marymoor Picnic Area A
  • Marymoor Picnic Area B
  • Skyway Park Picnic Area
  • South King County Ballfields Shelter #2

Notes

  • Weekend rates apply to Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
  • Rates are set for groups of up to 100 people. There is a $1.40 per person fee for groups with more than 100 guests.
  • Shelters are rented in blocks of time: 9AM - 2PM and/or 3PM - 8PM
  • These are general rates.  Additional fees may apply depending on the size and needs of each special event.  Please contact us for pricing information specific to your event.

Regional Scheduling Office
(all shelters except for Marymoor)
Tel: 206-205-5275
Email: regional.scheduling@kingcounty.gov

Marymoor Park Office
Tel: 206-205-3661
Email: marymoorpark@kingcounty.gov

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