Picnic Shelter Reservations
We maintain four covered picnic shelters that can be reserved for events taking place May 1 – Sept. 30. Reservations for the 2026 season will open on February 4 at 9 a.m.
- Marshall Community Park
- Fisher Basin Community Park
- Leroy Haagen Memorial Park
- Marine Community Park
Reservation Guidelines
- All picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge, Oct. 1-April 30.
- The reservation fee gives you access for the full day for events taking place May 1-Sept. 30.
- Fisher Basin Park – Resident $98/Non-Resident $122
- Marshall Park – Resident $98/Non-Resident $122
- LeRoy Haagen Park – Resident $94/Non-Resident $118
- Marine Park – Resident $83/Non-Resident $104
- Reservations include use of all picnic tables located within the shelter and electricity (there is no electricity at Marine Park). Playground amenities and restrooms will be shared with the public.
- Water access requests will not be granted.
- Picnic shelters must be reserved at least seven days before the event date.
- When not reserved, shelters are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis year-round.
Picnic shelters at David Douglas Park and Leverich Park are available for general public use free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, unless reserved for an event. Reservations are only required if use of the shelter is part of a permitted event. A Park Use Permit is required to hold an event at one of these parks. David Douglas Park Softball fields are not available to reserve in 2026-2027 as this time.
Make a Reservation
Picnic shelter reservations can be made online, by phone or in-person at Firstenburg and Marshall community centers for events taking place between May 1 and Sept. 30. Reservations for the 2026 season will open on February 4 at 9am.
- Firstenburg Community Center (700 NE 136th Ave.)
- Marshall Community Center (1009 E McLoughlin Blvd.)
Cancellation Policy
Picnic shelter reservations and Park Use Permits canceled one month or more before the rental date will be refunded 100 percent of the fee, minus a $10 processing fee. Reservations canceled 1 to 4 weeks before the rental date, will be refunded 75 percent of the fee, minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be granted if the reservation is canceled less than one week before the rental date.
Park Use Permits
A Park Use Permit gives you permission to bring special items and equipment into the park and describes any approved special services or park staff assistance. To get a Park Use Permit for LeRoy Haagen, Marine, Marshall or Fisher Basin Parks, you must also have the picnic shelter reserved. A Park Use Permit is different than a picnic shelter reservation and requires an additional fee.
Types of activities that require a Park Use Permit include but are not limited to:
- Inflatable bounce house(s)
- Pop-up tents or extra tables/chairs
- Food vendors or non-food vendors
- A wedding
- Amplified music or a loudspeaker
- A public event such as a sporting event, charity activity, festival or concert
- Commercial photo shoot or filming
For more information visit our Park Use Permit webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find out if an event is already scheduled at a park with a non-reservable picnic shelter?
Contact Marshall Community Center at 360-487-7100 or Firstenburg Community Center at 360-487-7001 to find out about events taking place in our parks.
What is included with a picnic shelter reservation?
Reservations include use of all picnic tables located within the shelter and electricity (there is no electricity at Marine Park). Playground amenities and restrooms will be shared with the public. Water access requests will not be granted.
Can I bring a bounce house to my shelter reservation?
Yes, with a Park Use Permit. A shelter reservation is also required at Marshall, LeRoy Haagen, Marine or Fisher Basin Parks. A certificate of insurance is required and an attendant from the bounce house company must be on site to operate the inflatable for the duration of the rental. The bounce house vendor must be listed on the Certified Amusement Ride Operators for the State of Washington’s Labor and Industries. Personal bounce houses are not allowed in City of Vancouver Parks and will not be permitted.
Can I hold a sporting event or tournament at a park?
Yes, depending on the size and infrastructure. Fill out a Park Use Permit application, and the permitting team will make a determination. David Douglas Park Softball fields are not available to reserve in 2026-2027 as this time.
Can I use additional park space, outside the picnic shelter for my event?
Yes, with a Park Use Permit.
Can I reserve the shared courts at Fisher Basin Park or Pickleball Courts at Oakbrook Park?
No, these courts are open play for all skill levels and cannot be reserved outside of pre-approved USTA/PNW and City of Vancouver recreation programs.
Can I have amplified sound at the park during my event?
Live bands, DJs and significant amplified speakers are allowed with a Park Use Permit. Using a small Bluetooth speaker does not require a permit.
Are BBQs allowed at the park?
Yes, gas grills are preferred. If using a charcoal grill, please dispose of charcoal in the charcoal receptacle.
Is alcohol allowed at the park?
Alcohol consumption or possession is not allowed at most parks, unless it is specified in a Park Use Permit. Some events, when properly staffed and permitted through the Liquor Control Board, may be allowed to serve alcohol within a park.
Can reservations be made for neighborhood parks?
No, we do not take reservations for neighborhood parks. Neighborhood parks can be used on a first come, first served basis for small events such as birthday parties and gatherings. Bounce houses, food trucks and amplified sound are not permitted.
Can neighborhood associations hold events in neighborhood parks?
Yes, we do allow neighborhood associations to hold events in neighborhood parks with a Park Use Permit.
Clark County Picnic Shelters
Clark County maintains several picnic shelters at Captain William Clark Regional Park, Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, Lewisville Regional Park, Salmon Creek Regional Park, Pacific Community Park and Vancouver Lake Regional Park.