2020 reservations now open
Reservations for picnic shelters open every year at midnight on Oct. 1 for the following calendar year.
To make a picnic shelter reservation, please call 503-665-4995.
How to reserve a picnic area
- Take a look at the picnic areas below. Click on each picnic area to view photos and amenities. Choose from:
- shelter types: wooden, with canopy covers, without covers
- beer and/or wine: allowed with permit or not allowed
- Choose some possible dates for your event.
- weekend rates are for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
- weekday rates are for non-holiday Mondays through Fridays
- Reservations for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, May 15 through Sept. 30, are priced according to the "weekend rates" in the table below; reservations for non-holiday Mondays through Fridays are charged the "weekday rates." All picnic reservations from Oct. 1 through May 14 are charged the weekday rate of $50.
- Call or email to check availability.
Wooden shelters
Beer and/or wine allowed with permit
Areas with canvas canopies
Beer and/or wine allowed with permit
| picnic areas |
capacity |
daily rates:
weekend / weekday |
|---|
|
B-2
|
50
|
$100 / $50
|
|
B-3
|
50
|
$100 / $50
|
Areas with canvas canopies
No beer or wine allowed
| picnic areas |
capacity |
daily rates:
weekend / weekday |
|---|
|
D-1
|
100
|
$120 / $50
|
|
D-8
|
50
|
$100 / $50
|
|
D-13
|
100
|
$120 / $50
|
Uncovered areas under the trees
Beer and/or wine allowed with permit
| picnic areas |
capacity |
daily rates:
weekend / weekday |
|---|
|
A-1
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
A-2
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
B-1
|
200
|
$165 / $50
|
|
C-1
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
E-1
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
E-2
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
E-3
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
Uncovered areas under the trees
No beer or wine allowed
| picnic areas |
capacity
|
daily rates:
weekend / weekday |
|---|
|
A-3
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
A-4
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
A-5
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
A-6
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
A-7
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
C-2
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
C-3
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
C-4
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
C-5
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
C-6
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
C-7
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
C-8
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
C-9
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
D-2
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
D-3
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
D-4
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
D-5
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
D-6
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
D-7
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
D-9
|
100
|
$65 / $25
|
|
D-10
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
D-11
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
D-12
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
|
E-4
|
50
|
$50 / $25
|
First-come, first-served sites
There are clusters of picnic tables in 10 areas along the shore of the lake that are free to use on a first-come, first-served basis. They are ideal for small, impromptu gatherings. If you have 25 people or more, you must reserve a picnic area.
Alcohol
Beer and/or wine is allowed with a $225 permit fee and a reservation fee for a designated area.
Softball fields
Each reservation includes two hours on a softball field, which will be scheduled when you make your reservation. Additional hours are determined on a first come, first served basis during unscheduled hours on the day of your picnic.
Amplified music or public address systems
You must obtain a special-use permit at no charge from the reservation office to use amplified sound. Amplified sound can be used only in the following areas:
- all of Shahala Shelter (A and B)
- all of Clatsop Shelter (A and B)
- all of Multnomah Shelter (A, B, C and D)
- Chinook Shelter (A1-7)
- Celilo Shelter (D1-13, B1)
Catering and amusement providers
You are welcome to have your picnic or event catered or to rent equipment from a professional amusement provider with the required permit. Personal inflatable equipment, and slip and slides are not allowed. Learn more about caterer and amusement provider guidelines here.
Vehicle fees
There is a vehicle fee of $5 per motorized vehicle and $7 per bus on all days. This fee is in addition to the reservation fees.
All pre-paid parking passes must be purchased at least 10 business days before the reservation holder’s event. This includes passes bought over the phone and in person at the Blue Lake or Oxbow park office. The reservation holder is responsible for distribution of passes to attendees prior to the reservation. No exceptions.
Price: $5
Picnic reservation cancellation and refunds
You will receive a full refund:
- If you cancel your reservation 31 days or more before the reservation.
- If Metro closes the park on the day of the reservation.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel your reservation 30 days or less before the reserved date.
Rescheduling
You may reschedule your reservation for a $20 change fee, if you do so at least 7 days before your event, depending on site availability. If you cancel after rescheduling, no refund will be given.