Extra Fees apply for non-county residents

Weekday rates apply Monday - Thursday. 
Weekend rates apply Friday - Sunday.

McDowell Pavilion
Location: McDowell Nature Preserve
Capacity: 200
Amenities: Lights, water, electricity, restrooms and grill
Weekday: $87
Weekend/ Holiday: $188
*optional fees apply
To reserve facility, call  311 (24 hours a day)

Hornet's Nest Picnic Pavillions #1, 2
Location: Hornet's Nest Park
Capacity: 150
Amenities: Lights, electricity, restrooms and grill
Weekday: $87
Weekend/ Holiday: $188
To reserve facility, call  311 
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Freedom Shelter #3
Location: Freedom Park
Capacity: 75
Amenities: Lights, electricity and grill
Weekday: $62
Weekend/ Holiday: $163
Reservations: 
call 311

Park Road Shelters #1, 2
Location: Park Road Park
Capacity: 100
Amenities: Lights,  electricity, restrooms and grill
Weekday: $62
Weekend/ Holiday: $163
Reservations:
call 311 

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Reedy Creek Shelters #1, 2, 4
Location: Reedy Creek Park
Capacity: 80
Amenities: Lights, water, electricity, restrooms and grill
Weekday: $62
Weekend/ Holiday: $163

Reservations:
call 311

Grier Heights Shelter #1
Location: Grier Heights Park
Amenities: Grill
Capacity: 60
To reserve facility call 311

Copperhead Island Shelter # 1
Location: Copperhead Island
Capacity: 80
Amenities: Lights, water, electricity, restrooms and grill
Weekday: $62
Weekend/ Holiday: $163
Reservations: call 311

Winget Park (SW)Shelter # 1
Location: Winget Park
Capacity: 60
Amenities: Water, electricity, restroom, grill, volleyball, horseshoe pit, playground
Weekday: $62
Weekend/ Holiday: $163
Reservations: call 311

Idlewild Shelter # 1
Location: Idlewild Park
Capacity: 100
Amenities: Lights, water, electricity, restrooms and grill
Weekday: $62
Weekend/ Holiday: $163
Reservations: call 311

* Weekend rates apply Friday - Sunday.

* Cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to event. The cost will be refunded minus a 10 percent administrative cost. No refunds will be given if cancellation is less than 30 days.

A $25 fee is charged for all returned checks.

* In the case of inclement weather, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will reschedule the event for another time or facility (of equal or lesser value). Refunds will not be given in the event of inclement weather.  Reschedules MUST be made within 7 business days

* March-October: Reserving a shelter at McDowell, Copperhead Island, or Jetton Park does NOT entitle vehicles to enter on SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS without paying an entrance fee of $3 for in county vehicles and $5 for out of county vehicles.  Patrons may purchase park