Park Rentals

New picnic shelter at Abbey Creek Park.

New picnic shelter at Abbey Creek Park.

How do I know if the shelter is available?

Look to the right in the frame titled "Park Shelter Rental Dates Already Reserved" for upcoming reservations, or click on the "View Full Calendar" and see dates and locations that are already reserved. (If a shelter is not listed, it's available until confirmed.)

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THPRD offer park shelters and other park sites for reservation year-round and across the district. These sites accommodate a variety of events from small family gatherings to larger neighborhood events.

• Park Information
• Park Shelter Rental Rules
• How to reserve a park
• Rental Fees
• Shelter Sites

Park Information and Guidelines

Requests must be made at least 72 hours prior to requested use date. There is a review process for all reservations.

Shelters may be reserved from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to dusk.
Other park sites can be reserved between 8:30 a.m. and dusk.

If both time blocks are available, the shelter can be reserved for both blocks (all day). If the entire block(s) is not needed, there is no fee reduction for time not used. Rental time cannot exceed time established on the reservation form.

A Certificate of Insurance is required for the following:

• Concessions, vendors or other outside sales
• Caterers or Food Carts preparing food for the event
• Vendor activities (see statement for amusement vendors below), including rented tents/canopies

Shelter & Park Rules

• The park area(s) must be cleaned following the event. Staples may NOT be used to attach tablecloths, decorations, signs, etc. to picnic tables, shelter frame, or trees.
• No vandalism or graffiti.
• No littering, including confetti, glitter, any decorations which could be time-consuming or difficult to clean up.
• No amplified music/sound (to be projected outside the shelter).
• Park space near the shelter, or park picnic areas, are open to the public (ex. playgrounds, picnic tables, bocci courts, etc.)
• Smoking is not allowed in or around shelters or on any THPRD property.
• Dogs must be on a leash and waste must be disposed of properly.
• Parking is first come, first served; there are no reserved parking areas. Many neighborhood park sites have very little on street parking. Vehicles are not allowed to drive into the park.
• Animals (ex. horses, other farm animals/livestock) are not allowed in the parks.

Alcoholic beverages are only authorized when the Alcohol Permit Section of the Park Reservation application has been approved and signed by the General Manager/designee. Additional forms are required.

New (as of February 2025): Amusement Vendors
Play structures or any other activity that participants climb in or on (ex. bounce house) are now strictly prohibited at THPRD Parks.

Guidelines for dunk tanks in THPRD Parks. Dunks tanks are allowed with the following provisions.

• Confirm vendors insurance is current and on file with Risk Management. Must provide a Certificate of Insurance.
• Must have a plan for a water source and draining discussed with reservation staff.
• The tank may not be placed on turf or landscape areas (suggest in parking area)
• Time to set up the dunk tank and to release the water must be within the rental block(s).
• Staff from the rental vendor must remain on site during the event.
• A damage deposit may be added to the invoice.

Other activities not permitted, including but not limited to...Bubble Soccer/Bumper Ball * Jousting * Climbing and Rock Walls * Archery * Hover Ball * Slip 'n Slide * Mechanical Bull * and other like activities.

Shelter Specific Information

Most Tier 3 shelters have electricity.

• These outlets are for small wattage uses.
• Outlets will not support activities that may need a generator, food carts, or other like uses.

Shelters with barbeques can be found at:

• Tier 1 sites: Camp Rivendale, Raleigh Park
• Tier 2 sites: Evelyn M. Schiffler Park, Barsotti Park, and Jackie Husen Park

All sites have portable or permanent restrooms (due to vandalism, some restrooms may not be available).

Some shelters have unique rules specific to their site
Camp Rivendale Picnic area is reserved through the Jenkins Estate staff (email).
HMT Softball Complex rentals are only available Monday through Thursday.

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To reserve a park, follow the steps below.

1. How to see if a shelter is available...
   • Click the View Full Calendar button showing which shelters are confirmed and which dates are available.
   • If intereseted in a park without a shelter, continue to next step.
2. Open the Shelter and Park Reservation Form (PDF)…
   • Complete and sign application, and email it to parkreservations@thprd.org.
   • Or applications can be dropped off at any facility (ask staff to courier the application), visit or mail to:
     Fanno Creek Service Center (map)
     6220 SW 112th Ave, Suite 100; Beaverton, OR 97008
3. Complete (and email) any additional permit or waiver forms…
   • Are you planning to have alcohol at your event? If so, you must also complete and submit this Special Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverages.
     ^{This form must also be signed by THPRD management to allow alcohol at your event.}
   • Another document which may be requested is a Certificate of Insurance from the renter or vendors, including food catering vendors.
   • Staff will contact you if any additional requirements or inforrmation is needed.
4. Paying for your shelter or park rental…
   • When staff finalize your application, you will receive an email with a weblink to pay online.
     ^{(The option to pay in person must be done at the Fanno Creek Service Center.)}
5. Wait for your receipt…
   • Staff will email you a receipt of payment confirming your reservation. We will also share some helpful reminders specific to your rental.
   • It is recommended to bring a copy of confirmation email to your event to use as proof of your reservation. Then you will be ready for your event!
6. Refunds…

• Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather or violation of Park Rules and Regulations.

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Fees for Shelter and Park Rentals

July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Neighborhood Parks with Shelters (15 sites)

• A. M. Kennedy Park Shelter

  

• Abbey Creek Park Shelter (available as of July 1, 2025)

  

• Barsotti Park Shelter

  

• Bethany Creek Park Shelter

  

• Camille Park Shelter

  

• Camp Rivendale Shelter (at the Jenkins Estate)
  ^{Interested in renting out the Jenkins Estate? Contact this number (971)258-6743.}

  

• Cedar Hills Park Shelter

  

• Commonwealth Lake Park Picnic Area
  ^{(west end of the lake in the open lawn area, near the playground)}

  

• Evelyn M. Schiffler Memorial Park Shelter
  ^{(near play area; Shelter A off of SW Erickson)}

  

• Greenway Park Picnic Area
  ^{(under the trees to the southeast of the tennis courts)}

  

• HMT Recreation Complex Softball
  ^{near softball picnic area (Shelter A, off SW Walker Rd)}

  

• Jackie Husen Park Shelter

  

• La Raiz Park (Shelter A)
  ^{near lawn area, closest shelter to SW Lombard St)}

  

• Mountain View Champions Park Shelter

  

• Parivar Park Shelter

  

• Pió Pió Park Shelter

  

• Raleigh Park Picnic Area

  

• Ridgewood View Park Shelter

  

• Somerset Meadows Park Picnic Area

  

• Vista Brook Park Picnic Area
  ^{(east area of park)}

  

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