Rent Picnic Shelters & Meeting Rooms
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Overview
A variety of picnic shelters and meeting rooms are available at County Parks & Recreation Centers. You can complete the reservation online or in person at one of our service centers.
Things to Consider
- All shelter rentals must be made at least three business days in advance of the event
- Some rooms require up to two weeks advance notice
- Read the information for the shelter/room you select carefully for specific information before reserving
- Events with an expected attendance of 50 or more people must first complete a Special Event Application
- Email Parks Administration for more information
- All rentals require payment at the time of reservation
- All cancellations must be made in writing at least two weeks in advance of the event
- No credits will be considered within two weeks of the event
- Cancellation requests may be sent to the email address listed on your receipt
- Bounce houses are not allowed at all parks
- Read the information for the park you select carefully for individual park rules
- You must use a vendor from the approved bounce house vendors list for parks that allow bounce houses. We have already pre-screened these vendors and they have met all insurance and licensing requirements.
- No alcohol is permitted in County parks
Fees
Picnic Shelter Rental Prices
| Size | Capacity | Daily Fee * |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 30 | $42.80 |
| Medium | 31-60 | $74.90 |
| Large | 61-150 | $133.75 |
| Extra Large | 150 | $240.75 |
*Fee includes sales tax.
Meeting Room Rental Prices
| Facility Type | Building Fee | Staff Fee* | Total Fee** |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Capacity 0-100 | $40 Per Hour | $40 Per Hour | $85.60 Per Hour |
| M Capacity 101-150 | $45 Per Hour | $40 Per Hour | $90.95 Per Hour |
| L Capacity 151-250 | $50 Per Hour | $40 Per Hour | $96.30 Per Hour |
| XL Capacity 251-up | $100 Per Hour | $40 Per Hour | $149.80 Per Hour |
* Rooms rented at staffed conservation parks do not have any staff fees
**Fee includes sales tax.
How To
- Visit our online reservation system
- You can also click the Rent button at the top or bottom of this page
- Sign in to your account
- If you do not have an account, you must create one to reserve a facility
- At the sign in page for the online reservation system, click the "Create an Account" button and follow the instructions
- Search the shelters and meeting rooms
- Select a date, time, location and type of rental needed
- Complete reservation and pay
You can also visit one of our service centers listed below to reserve shelters and meeting rooms:
- Parks and Recreation
All People's Life Center
6105 E. Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 635-3500 - Conservation & Environmental Land Management
Branchton Conservation Office
15502 Morris Bridge Rd.
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6240