Picnic Shelter
The Rotary Club Picnic Shelter, located in the large picnic grounds area near 18th and Grand, was built in 1961. It was a gift from the Rotary Club of Spokane to the city in commemoration of the Club's 50th Anniversary. The shelter contains fire pits, charcoal grills, and picnic tables for public use.
PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATION
Call (509) 363-5457
Reservations will be taken for the picnic shelters at Manito Park
Paid reservations will guarantee the use of the
shelter, along with picnic tables and benches. A concerted effort will be made to keep the
restrooms cleaned and stocked.
Reservations will be accepted the first full week of the New Year (Closed New Year’s Day).
Paid reservations will be taken all year long. All portable tables and benches will be pulled from all parks by mid-October through mid-April.
Note: A a maximum of 400 people per reservation;
No nails, tacks, screws, thumbtacks, etc. are to be used on wood structures or trees. All decorations, tape, signs,
etc. must be removed to avoid damage and/or cleaning charges.
AVAILABILITY and CONFIRMATION:
A maximum of two (2) consecutive reservations will be accepted per day at each shelter. All
reservations may be made for up to four (4) hours. Reserving a shelter 4-8 hours constitutes two
paid reservations. A reservation will not be confirmed unless payment is made and received
within ten (10) working days of the original contact.
FEE SCHEDULE:
There is a $50.00 reservation fee for use of a picnic shelter mentioned above for 50 or less
people.
$100.00 for 51-100 people.
$150.00 for 101 to 200 people,
and $200.00 for 201 to 300 people.
The fee will include use of tables and benches with a maximum of four (4) hours per reservation. Reservation fees cannot be combined with other fees and/or equipment deposits.
Please make payment with exact change, check, or money order.
Payments by credit card are anticipated to be available in 2009.
Family picnics with potluck food (brought in food) and regular games for 1-50 people, NO charge, unless using one of the above mentioned shelters.
Groups over 50 people (not reserving the shelter) require a “Special Events” application.
Included fees are $25.00 per 100 people to use any park facility. In all park activities, an additional $25.00 will be charged if bringing in any unusual structures (i.e. jump castle, dunk tank/water games/ ice blocks, amplified sound, canopies or tents (must be free standing – NO stakes). An additional $50.00 will be charged if the activity is catered.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Groups of 200 or more are required to fill out a “Special Events” application. Above fees will be
applicable. The Parks Division Manager will evaluate and determine the appropriate fees and
requirements needed for the event. Please refer to the application for additional fees/deposits.
ELECTRICITY ACCESS:
You will not need a key to access the electrical outlets at any of the picnic shelters you pay for.
Those outlets will remain unlocked throughout the picnic season. Please note that the electrical
capacity of these outlets is limited! One electric coffee pot uses about 2/3 to 3/4 of the electricity
available at these outlets. Exceeding the capacity of the outlets will likely trip circuit breakers
that are not accessible to the public and would disrupt the electricity completely.
The Spokane Parks Department make an effort to check and ensure proper operation of these electrical outlets. The Parks Department can normally correct problems that occur during normal working hours (6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday through Friday).
Vandalism, overloads and other failures beyond our control do occur. Our ability to correct problems on evenings, holidays and weekends is subject to the availability of an electrician and overtime/call-out labor charges.
If electricity is essential to your event, please contact our office at least 2 weeks in advance to discuss having an electrician put on stand-by for your event. There is a charge for this service.
WATER ACCESS:
Potable water is available from the drinking fountains and restrooms. Bring small container to fit
under faucet.
PAYMENT:
Checks for reservations should be made payable to the "City of Spokane" and mailed to Park
Operations, 810 North Stone, Spokane, WA 99202. It would be appreciated if you write on the
lower left corner of the check the park, shelter, and date you are reserving.
REFUND POLICY:
Refunds can only be obtained when a written request is received at least fifteen (15) working
days prior to the date of the event. The reservation permit and receipt must accompany the
written request for refund. There will be a $15.00 handling charge on all refunds. Refunds can
take up to four (4) weeks to process. No refunds will be made due to inclement weather.
**CITY ORDINANCE PROHIBITS THE USE OF ALCOHOL IN ALL CITY PARKS**
Revised November 2008
Park Operations
810 N. Stone
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 363-5455
Office Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Closed Noon to 1 pm
Monday through Friday
