Picnic Shelters
About Our Picnic Shelters
Chesterfield Resident and Non-Resident Fees
Any person, organization, company, church, etc. that resides or is located within Chesterfield County is a Chesterfield County Resident and will be billed for the Resident Fee.
Any person, organization, company, church, etc. that resides or is located in any locality other than Chesterfield County is not a Chesterfield County Resident and will be billed for the Non-Resident Fee.
April-September Weekends and Holidays
| Type of Reservation | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | $60 | $70 |
| Half Day, 3 to 8 p.m. | $60 | $70 |
| Full Day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | $110 | $120 |
March, October, November and Weekdays April-September
| Type of Reservation | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | $40 | $50 |
| Half Day, 3 to 8 p.m. | $40 | $50 |
| Full Day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | $75 | $85 |
Shelter Sites
Picnic Shelters are available at these county parks. For more information and a list of amenities at each park, please click on the appropriate link below.
- Ettrick Park - 1 shelter
- Goyne Park - 1 shelter
- Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge - 5 shelters
- Huguenot Park - 2 shelters
- Matoaca Park- 1 shelter
- R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks - 4 shelters
- Robious Landing Park - 3 shelters
- Rockwood Park - 4 shelters
Shelter Use Guidelines
- Reservations are available from mid-March through mid-November and must be made seven days in advance.
- Payment in full is due at the time of reservation.
- Most of our shelters will accommodate a maximum of 75 people. Exceptions are Ettrick Park Shelter #1 which has a maximum capacity of 50 people, Iron Bridge Park Shelters #4 and #5 which will accommodate up to 150 people each, and R. Garland Dodd at Point of Rocks Park Shelter #4 (this double-shelter rents at twice the normal rate), which is our largest shelter and will accommodate up to 300 people.
- "Reservation Calendars" are posted at each of the shelters indicating rentals for that day.
- Grills and trash receptacles are provided at each shelter.
- Park restrooms are available for use from mid-March through November.
- Most of our shelters also feature volleyball nets and horseshoe pits which are included with a reservation, though some do not. (Equipment must be provided by the renting group or individual.)
- Some shelters have electrical outlets though nearly all of our shelters do not have electricity. The Parks and Recreation Department does not guarantee electricity. Generators are permitted at our shelters.
- Special Event Permits may be needed to reserve. These are most commonly needed for bounce houses and caterers.
- Alcoholic beverages or illegal substances shall not be brought or consumed on park properties. Any person believed to be intoxicated or under the influence of illegal substances shall be excluded from the property.
- User Responsibilities: A responsible person shall be at all functions held within park facilities. That person shall work cooperatively with park personnel to ensure proper care of property and enforcement of park regulations. Applicant accepts responsibility for any damages that might occur during the period of use. The county will not be held responsible for any loss, theft, or any injury to persons or property while using park facilities. Applicant agrees to ensure that all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines currently in effect are followed. Park amenities are not sanitized. Patrons are recommended to take preventative action when visiting the park system including self-monitoring, use of face coverings, and practicing social distancing.
Reserve a Shelter
To reserve a picnic shelter you may:
- Make a Reservation Online
- Call 804-748-1623
- Download Picnic Shelter Reservation Form (PDF) and mail in your request
Refunds
Refunds will be granted until one week before the reservation date and must be requested in writing to the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. No refunds will be granted after this time. There will be a $25 processing fee on all refunds. Refunds will not be made in the case of inclement weather as rain dates are available.
If you were forced to cancel your event because of inclement weather, please contact our main office on the next business day at 804-748-1623 during the regular business hours of Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. so that we may assist you in rescheduling your event.