Picnic Shelters

Picnic shelters in our parks are designed to accommodate up to 50 for a small shelter, 100 guests for a large shelter, or 150 at a specialty shelter depending upon their size and location. All shelters have electric service, lights, charcoal grills, and nearby restrooms. Reservations are from 9 a.m. until half an hour after sunset. 

Please see the chart below for information about picnic shelters available or call the St. Charles County Parks Department at 636-949-7535. 

Rental Fees

• Group Shelters: $200-$300
• Specialty Shelter: $175
• Large Shelter: $120
• Small Shelter: $60 

Rules

• Reserve a shelter in advance.
• Online reservations may be booked at least four days prior to reservation date.
• Phone reservations may be booked at least one day prior to reservation date during the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday - Friday only.
• Payment is due in full at the time of booking the reservation.
• Payment may be made over the phone or in person. Payments may be cash, check, money order/bank draft, Visa or Master Card. No personal checks accepted less than 30 days prior to reservation.
• Refunds will not be issued for inclement weather.
• Cancellations fewer than 30 days prior to reservation date get no refund.

Cancellations more than 30 days prior to reservation date get a refund amount minus a 15 percent administrative fee.