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Howell Territorial Park picnic reservations
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Reserve Howell Territorial Park for a picnic or a special occasion.
Howell Territorial Park has two picnic areas available for reservations from Memorial Day to Labor Day. To make a reservation, call Sue Lowe at 503-665-4995 or send e-mail to susan.lowe@oregonmetro.gov.
House Yard
- located between the Bybee House and the barn
- area accommodates up to 175 people
- includes use of 7 picnic tables and 4 trash cans
- rental fee – $225 (noon to 5 p.m.)
- additional hour – $55 (one hour maximum)
Fir Grove
- area accommodates up to 175 people
- includes use of 7 picnic tables and 4 trash cans
- rental fee – $225 (noon to 5 p.m.)
- additional hour – $55 (one hour maximum)
Facilities
- Water: Llocated in outside spigots at the northeast corner of the house.
- Electricity: None.
- Restrooms: Located in the barn. Additional portable restrooms may be brought in at the renter's expense with Metro's permission.
- Parking: Parking is available in the mowed field. Vehicles are permitted within the fenced-in park area (near the barn) only when loading and unloading. The number of vehicles in this area is limited to two.
Alcohol
Alcohol is allowed in designated areas by permit only. For more information, call Sue Lowe at 503-665-4995 or send e-mail to susan.lowe@oregonmetro.gov.
Catering
You are welcome to have your event catered by one of the companies on the approved catering list as long as you and your caterer do not sell food or beverages on park property...View approved caterers
Amusements
You are welcome to have amusements at your event (e.g. clowns, inflatable games, etc.) provided by one of the companies on the approved amusement providers list...View approved amusement providers
Softball fields
Each reservation includes two hours on a softball field, which will be scheduled when you make your reservation. Additional hours determined on a "first come, first served" basis during unscheduled hours on day of picnic.
Amplified music or public address systems
Amplified noise or music is not permitted. Only acoustic music is allowed.
Set-up and clean-up
Rental fees cover a five-hour period from noon to 5 p.m. Time for set-up and clean-up must be included in that time. (Set-up includes unloading of food, beverages, tents, tables, chairs, and decorations. Clean-up consists of picking up all litter and trash, and removing all decorations, equipment and supplies). A $55 per hour charge will be assessed for any additional time (maximum one hour) that the park needs to be open for any reason. This time must be arranged at least two weeks in advance with Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces.
Sensitivity to wildlife
No pets are allowed. No balloons are allowed. Birdseed and flower petals are allowed; rice is not allowed because it can be fatal to foraging birds and animals.
Care of the park
All gates must be kept closed. Grazing cattle tend to roam. Do not feed or throw anything at cattle in the pastures. Picking fruit in the historically nurtured orchard or flowers from the gardens is not permitted. Ashtrays must be provided at the renter's expense. Horse carriages are only allowed for one drop-off and pick-up (special use permit required). The carriage must stay on the gravel and pavement at all times, and is not allowed to venture onto the grass, garden or open field.