CITY OF RENTON WASHINGTON

Need space for an event, meeting, picnic, or family gathering? Check out the available rental facilities:

• Henry Moses Aquatic Center

• Highlands Neighborhood Center

• Renton Community Center

• Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center

Parks and sports fields are available for softball, baseball, soccer, football and other activities.

Complete and submit the Field Use Request Form. Field rental requests must be submitted in writing and include the following:

• Date of request, start time, end time and location of event

• Renter's name with complete contact information

• Nature/purpose of field rental
  Field Use Request Form with Fees

Insurance Requirements

• City of Renton Insurance guidelines (updated June 2023)

Find a park

• Park Directory

Seasonal Usage Timeline

• Fall: September 1 - December 30
  Requests accepted June 15 - July 15

• Winter: January 1 - February 28
  Requests accepted November 1-30

• Spring/Summer: March 1 - August 31
  Request accepted January 1-30

Picnic Shelter reservation registration starts on January 3, 2023. 

2024 Picnic Shelter information brochure

Picnics are allowed in open areas at parks.

For the most current information about reservations and rentals contact Recreation Division at (425) 430-6700.

Reservation Information

City of Renton parks have a variety of picnic shelters available for rentals on a first-come basis. Reserving a picnic shelter can be made either online or in person at the Renton Community Center, Renton Senior Activity Center, or Highlands Neighborhood Center.

Select picnic shelters in the Renton Parks System are available for rentals any day of the week from May 1 to September 30. Reservations are for the designated time only. Times that have not been reserved are first-come, first served. Reservations are recommended.

Picnic shelter rentals are available on a first-paid, first-served basis for non-profit events. No phone-in rentals allowed.

• Rental hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• The occupancy limit varies at each location.

• Groups must adhere to the picnic shelter rules and regulations as set forth by the City of Renton.

• Requests for special events must make full disclosure (e.g., weddings, religious services, catering, etc.).

• Alcoholic beverages and bounce houses are strictly prohibited.

All shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no amenities, from October 1 through April 30.

Cancelations and changes to the date, time or location must be made 14 days prior to the reservation. All changes are based on shelter availability and must be made by the contracted renter via email to [email protected]

Picnic Shelter Locations

Cedar River Trail Park

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (North Shelter, South Shelter 1 & 2, Creekside Shelter)

Heritage Park

Philip Arnold Park  (Shelter 1 and Shelter 2)

Riverview Park

Teasdale Park

Kiwanis Park

Additional Information

• Park Rules and Regulations

Looking to host a small birthday party or private meeting? We have small park buildings available for your next upcoming event!

Reservation Information

To reserve a park building at one of our outlying parks, please either call the City of Renton Recreation division at (425)-430-6700 or visit the Renton Community Center or Renton Senior Activity Center. 

Rental Hours: 9 AM - 8 PM (6-hour rental block only)
Rental Hour Fees: $240 NR / $200 R 
Security Deposit (in addition to rental fees): $250

Each park building has similar amenities at each location such as:

• Chairs

• 6' x 2.5' Folding Tables

• Microwave

• Fridge & Small Freezer

• Sink

A key is provided to access the park building during your scheduled rental time. This key must be returned the following business day after your rental, or you may lose your $250 security deposit.

Park Building Locations

Each Park Building has a Maximum Capacity of 25 People

Kennydale Lions Park Building

Tiffany Park Building

Thomas Teasdale Park Building

Additional Information

• Park Rules and Regulations