Picnic Permit Application Process

All picnic permit applications are taken on a first paid, first served basis.
Returning customers interested in reserving the same picnic shelter may submit a Facilities Use Permit Application beginning 365 days prior to the proposed picnic reservation date. New customers interested in reserving a picnic shelter may submit a Facilities Use Permit Application beginning 335 days prior to the proposed picnic shelter reservation date.
A completed application must be submitted and appropriate fee must be paid before a site and date will be reserved or a permit issued.
No refunds will be given once a picnic permit has been issued.
Picnic Permit Applications will be accepted in person, via fax, online or mail.
All applications will be processed in the order received.
For more information about picnic rates and facilities, call 612-230-6400.

Picnic Permit Application

Online:
- Fill out the online application form online click on Reservations
  - Beard's Plaissance
  - Boom Island A
  - Boom Island B
  - Boom Island C
  - Columbia Park
  - Minnehaha 2
  - Minnehaha Pavilion
  - North Mississippi
  - Wabun A
  - Wabun B
  - Wabun C
  - Wabun D
  - Wabun E
  - Wabun F
  - Wabun G
  - Wirth Park
In Person or By Phone:
- Park Board Headquarters - 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411 612-230-6400
- Print out and complete permit application form; also available at Permit Office
By Fax:
- Print out and complete permit application form
- Must include your signature, credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex) account number and expiration date.
- Fax to: 612-230-6513
By Mail:
- Print out and complete permit application form
- Mail to: Picnic Permits, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Please include check or complete credit card information.