How to Reserve a Picnic Shelter

When may picnic shelters be reserved?
Sites may be reserved for use between March 1 and October 31 of each year. Reservations may be made for the current year beginning March 1. Both residents and non-residents are welcome to reserve picnic shelters.

What sites may be reserved?
George Rogers Park - Upper
George Rogers Park - Lower 

Waluga Park - East
Waluga Park - West
Westlake Park
Rossman Park

(For Foothills Park, Millennium Plaza Park, and Roehr Park, go to the bottom of the page.)

View a brochure of parks with shelters (For Foothills, Millennium Plaza & Roehr Park, go to the bottom of the page to download brochures.)

Download a park shelter application (For Foothills, Millennium Plaza, Roehr Park & Luscher Farm Complex go to the bottom of this page to download rental applications.)

More information on shelter amenities

What times are available for reservations?
Early block:    9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Late block:    3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Blocks may not be combined. Only one block per day, per group.

How may I reserve a picnic shelter?
Reservations are made on a first-reserved/fees paid basis through the Parks & Recreation office. Download an application. Complete it, and fax it to 503-697-6579, mail it to PO Box 369, Lake Oswego, Or  97034, or come to the office during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). If you have questions about date availability, call 503-675-2549.

Is alcohol allowed?

Permission to serve alcohol is only granted if service is done by a caterer or licensed pourer in conjunction with a park shelter rental, if a City Alcohol Permit is approved, and if Host Liquor Liability Insurance of $500,000 is obtained. If alcohol will be sold in conjunction with a park shelter rental, or included as part of an admission price, an approved City Alcohol Permit, Host Liquor Liability Insurance, and an OLCC Temporary Sales License must be obtained before permission is granted. Alcohol is limited to beer and wine only, and serving must be restricted to designated, monitored areas, and is subject to any and all OLCC rules & regulations.

Groups or individuals ARE NOT allowed to bring coolers, kegs, or individual servings of beer, wine, or hard liquor to parks.

However, possession and consumption of beer and wine is allowed during designated City sponsored events in designated areas. Consumption and possession is limited to wine and beer brought to the site by event patrons for personal consumption and is limited in time to one hour preceding the event and during the event.

May I reserve by phone?
We can check to see if your date choice is available over the phone, but a reservation is only confirmed through an approved application and payment of fees.

When do I have to pay?
Payments are taken in full at the time the reservation is made.

What if it rains?
We cannot give reservation fee refunds due to inclement weather. We will, however, refund your deposit.

What if I must cancel?
There are no refunds of the reservation fee for a cancellation unless we receive no less than 30 days advance notice. One half of the reservation fee may be transferred to an available, different day. If you know in advance that you will not be able to use your reserved time, please call Parks and Recreation so we can allow another group to use that block. Your refundable deposit will be automatically returned by mail or credited to your credit card.

Cancellations received 30 business days or more prior to the reservation date will receive a full refund. If the cancellation occurs less than 30 business days from the reservation date, your refundable deposit will be returned, and your reservation fee will be forfeited to the City. Any change to the original reservation date or location will be subject to a rescheduling
fee equaling 1/2 the reservation fee.

How do I know if my reservation has been made?
You will receive a reservation receipt (which is your permit) when you make your reservation and pay your deposit. Bring that receipt to the park with you on the day of the picnic for verification. A sign will be posted at the picnic facility announcing the group, date and time. Your group must follow the conditions of use listed in the permit.

Do I have to reserve a picnic shelter?
No, unless you are planning to serve alcohol. Use of picnic shelters is encouraged any time the park is open and not reserved by another group. A reservation assures your exclusive use of the shelter. You need the Alcohol Permit to serve alcohol. Many parks have picnic tables outside of the shelters that are available on a drop-in basis only.

What if we want to use a ball field?
Lake Oswego athletic fields are regularly booked with community youth and adult sports activities. You may request a field in conjunction with your shelter reservation, and if available, the fee is $20.

What does it cost to reserve a picnic shelter (not applicable to Foothills, Millennium Plaza, and Roehr Parks and the Luscher Farm Complex)?

*Deposits will be automatically refunded provided the picnic area is left clean, neat, and with no damage.

Reserving groups accept responsibility/liability for any damage or accidents that occur during the reserved use. If damage occurs, costs over the deposit must be paid with seven days of notification by the city.

Special reservation application forms for Foothills, Millennium Plaza and Roehr Parks.

Click here to view a Foothills Park Brochure

Click here to download Foothills Park Reservation Application

Click here to view a Millennium Plaza Park Brochure

Click here to download Millennium Plaza Park Reservation Application

Click here to view a Roehr Park Brochure

Click here to download Roehr Park Reservation Application

Click here to download Luscher Farm Complex Reservation Application

Go to Online Registration.