Note: This page apply to groups of 999 people or less. For groups of 1,000 or more, please see Large Event and Community Festival Reservations.

Rental Rates & Information

  • To Reserve a Shelter, Pavilion or Building: See Reserve a Shelter, Pavilion or Building.
  • Tax: Prices include Minnesota sales tax in the amount of 7.625%.
  • Non-Profit/Tax Exempt: Non-Profit/Tax Exempt rates are available on facility rental fees as listed below to groups who provide proper documentation of such status at the time the permit is issued. The fees for large groups, tents and rides are not discounted except for the reduction of fees due to tax exempt status. For groups that are non-profit but not tax exempt, sales tax will be added back into non-profit/tax exempt fees listed.
  • Additional Fees: The rates listed below are for groups of 99 or less. There are additional fees for groups of 100 or more. Additional fees apply for tents, rides, large games, inflatables, pony rides and petting zoos.
  • Changes & Cancellations: See our Changes and Cancellations Policy.
  • Rental Sessions: The day is divided into two sessions. If you would like to reserve the entire day, you are required to pay for two sessions.  Please note, setup and cleanup times need to be included in your rental time.
    • ONE SESSION: 8:00 am until 1:30pm OR 2:30pm until 8:00pm
    • TWO SESSIONS (ALL DAY): 8:00 am. until 8:00 pm
  • Rates: For a quick overview of our rates, see Rates at-a Glance. Select a location below for more detailed information.
  • Answers to many common questions can be found in our Park Permit Rules and Regulations.

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Cherokee Regional Park

  • Location: Cherokee Boulevard between Annapolis and Baker Streets, 55107
  • Cherokee Regional Park Website
  • Amenities Available: 2 picnic shelters, restroom building, 1 backstop on Annapolis and Chippewa, 1 basketball court, 2 tennis courts on Baker and Cherokee, barbecue grills, 2 scenic overlooks, and play area.
  • Alcohol: The possession and consumption of non-intoxicating and intoxicating malt liquor (containing not more than 5.5% alcohol by weight) is permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. within the designated picnic areas. Glass beverage containers are not allowed.

Cherokee Large Picnic Shelter

1 SESSION:   $80.00 2 SESSIONS:   $160.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $74.33 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $148.66

Cherokee Small Picnic Shelter

1 SESSION:   $70.00 2 SESSIONS:  $140.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $65.04 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $130.08

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Como Regional Park

 

  • Location: Hamline Avenue and Midway Parkway, 55108
  • Como Regional Park Website
  • Amenities available: 1 picnic shelter, 1 picnic pavilion, 2 restroom buildings, tot lot, ball fields, barbecue grills, 3 fire rings, main and wading pools, golf course, play area, Como Zoo (Lancer Catering operates a picnic pavilion within the zoo grounds, call 651-290-9864 for more information), Conservatory, Cafesjian’s Carousel, amusement rides (please note: the ride area is open spring and summer through Labor Day), miniature golf, fishing pier, watercraft rental and paved trails.
  • Alcohol: The possession and consumption of non-intoxicating and intoxicating malt liquor (containing not more than 5.5% alcohol by weight)  is permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. within the designated picnic areas. Glass beverage containers are not allowed.

Como Park Midway Picnic Pavilion

  • Location: 1199 Midway Parkway, 55108 (Horton and Midway Parkway) (East Picnic Grounds)
  • Open sided with wrought iron fencing, adjoining picnic pavilions that can be rented separately or as one. Each side seats approximately 125 people. Both sides have a kitchen with a gas stove (no oven), sinks, electricity and a serving counter. The south side has a walk-in cooler (no freezer) and the north side has a commercial size refrigerator with a freezer. Each side has a large barbeque grill located behind the kitchen area. There is also a separate restroom building at the site. Please Note: Groups with an estimated attendance of more than 150 people will be required to reserve the entire pavilion.
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  1 SESSION 2 SESSIONS
  ½ PAVILION ENTIRE PAVILION ½ PAVILION ENTIRE PAVILION
BASIC RENTAL RATE $195.00> $300.00 $390.00 $600.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate $181.18 $278.75 $362.37 $557.49

Como Park Picnic Shelter

  • Location: Midway Parkway near Hamline Avenue, 55108 (West Picnic Grounds)
  • Seats approximately 50 people. The shelter has electricity and a large double grill. A restroom, play area and drinking fountain are nearby. Note: The maximum size group that picnic permits will be issued to for this shelter is 99 people. No tents are allowed in the West Picnic Grounds.
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1 SESSION: $80.00 2 SESSIONS: $160.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $74.33 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $148.66

Como Streetcar Station

  • Location: 1224 North Lexington Parkway, 55103
  • The Streetcar Station is a heated and air-conditioned facility available to rent from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The building is not available for rentals on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. as it is open to the public every Sunday as a Streetcar Museum from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 4:00 p.m during permit season, and the first Sunday of the Month from November through April. The building is equipped with tables and chairs. The setup of tables and chairs is the responsibility of the permit holder. Take down of the tables and chairs will be done by Parks staff after rental is completed.
  • Reservations for the Como Streetcar Station ONLY: City of Saint Paul residents and businesses may apply for a permit the first business day of the month, 13 months in advance of their desired event date. Nonresidents and businesses may apply beginning the first business day of the month, 12 months in advance of their desired event date.
  • Alcohol: The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited at this facility.
  • Building capacity is a maximum of 75 people. Please take note of the following:
    • The space has a maximum setup capacity for 50 people using tables and chairs. This does not include space for display/serving tables.
    • Auditorium style-seated events (with chairs only) have a maximum setup capacity of 75 people. This does not include space for display/serving tables.
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  3 HOURS (Minimum) Each Additional hour
BASIC RENTAL RATE $160.00 $50.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate $148.66 $46.46

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Crosby Farm Regional Park

 

  • Location: 2595 Crosby Farm Road, 55116
  • Crosby Farm Regional Park Website
  • Amenities available: 1 picnic shelter, 1 fire pit, 1 barbeque grill, restroom building, drinking fountain, Watergate Marina, fishing in Upper Lake, Crosby Lake and the Mississippi River.  
  • Alcohol: The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited in this park.

Crosby Picnic Shelter

1 SESSION: $70.00 2 SESSIONS:  $140.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $65.04 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $130.08

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Hidden Falls Regional Park

  • Location: 1313 Hidden Falls Drive (Mississippi River Boulevard and Magoffin), 55116
  • Hidden Falls Regional Park Website
  • Amenities available: 1 picnic shelter, restroom building, boat launch, barbecue grills, 2 fire rings, paved trails.
  • Alcohol: The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited in this park.

Hidden Falls Picnic Shelter

SESSION: $70.00 2 SESSIONS: $140.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $65.04 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $130.08

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Highland Park

  • Location: Montreal between Edgcumbe Road and Lexington Parkway, 55116
  • Highland Park Website
  • Amenities available: 1 picnic pavilion, 1 picnic shelter, booya shed, barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, 9 hole disc golf, 4 tennis courts, play area, water park, 9 hole and 18 hole golf courses.  
  • Alcohol: The possession and consumption of non-intoxicating and intoxicating malt liquor (containing not more than 5.5% alcohol by weight) is permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. within the designated picnic areas.  Glass beverage containers are not allowed.

Highland Picnic Pavilion

  • Location: 1200 Montreal Avenue, 55116
  • Seats approximately 200 people, fireplace, kitchen facilities including sinks, stoves, walk-in cooler and hot plates. 
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  1 SESSION 2 SESSIONS
BASIC RENTAL RATE $240.00 $480.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate $223.00 $445.99

Highland Booya Shed

  • Location: Next to pavilion
  • Amenities: 1 kitchen, 5 kettles, refrigerator, trough, tables, and roll up doors for serving.
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Rental for a booya is $802.00 plus the applicable large group fee. This includes a two-day use of the Highland Pavilion and Booya Shed.
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $745.18

Highland Picnic Shelter

  • Location: 1227 Montreal Avenue, 55116. 
  • Amenities available: 1 picnic shelter and restroom building nearby, seats approximately 50 people. Electricity is available.
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SESSION: $70.00 <2 SESSIONS: $140.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $65.04 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $130.08

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Indian Mounds Regional Park

  • Location: 10 Mounds Blvd, 55106 (Earl Street and Mounds Boulevard).  
  • Indian Mounds Regional Park Website
  • Amenities available: 2 picnic shelters, restroom building, paved trails, play area, 1 ball field, 2 tennis courts, grills, scenic overlook.
  • Alcohol: The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited in this park.             

Indian Mounds Large Picnic Shelter

1 SESSION:  $80.00 2 SESSIONS: $160.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $74.33 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $148.66

Indian Mounds Small Shelter

1 SESSION: $70.00 2 SESSIONS: $140.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $65.04 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $130.08

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Newell Park

  • Location: Fairview Ave. & Pierce Butler Route, 55102
  • Newell Park Website
  • Amenities available: 1 building, 1 double shelter, play area, 1 ball field, 1 basketball court, 2 tennis courts, 1 fire ring
  • Alcohol: The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited in this park.

Newell Park Building

  • Location: 900 N. Fairview, 55102.
  • The Newell Park building is available to rent from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 
  • Accommodates a maximum of 100 people.
  • Amenities: kitchen area (stove, refrigerator, sink, and serving window), restrooms, tables, and 100 chairs. 
  • The setup of tables and chairs is the responsibility of the permit holder. Take down of the tables and chairs will be done by Parks staff after rental is completed.
  • Reservations for the Newell Building ONLY: City of Saint Paul residents and businesses may apply for a permit the first business day of the month, 13 months in advance of their desired event date. Non-residents and businesses may apply beginning the first business day of the month, 12 months in advance of their desired event date.
  • Please Note: Groups renting the building with an estimated attendance of more than 100 people are required to also rent the shelter (maximum number is 300 people for a combined rental). Only one large group fee will be charged.
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  3 HOURS (Minimum) Each Additional hour
BASIC RENTAL RATE $160.00 $50.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate $148.66 $46.4

Newell Picnic Shelter

1 SESSION:     $70.00 2 SESSIONS:  $140.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $65.04 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $130.08

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Phalen Regional Park

  • Location: Arcade Street and Wheelock Parkway, 55106.
  • Phalen Regional Park Website
  • Amenities available: 1 picnic pavilion picnic shelter, paved trails, play area, barbeque grills, 1 fire ring on island, swimming beach, splash pad, 18 hole golf course, Lakeside Activities Center, 2 sand volleyball courts near beach area, clubhouse/banquet facility, amphitheater, tennis courts and racquetball courts at Maryland and Johnson Parkway.
  • Alcohol: The possession and consumption of non-intoxicating and intoxicating malt liquor (containing not more than 5.5% alcohol by weight) is permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. within the designated picnic areas.  Glass beverage containers are not allowed.

Phalen Picnic Pavilion

  • Location: 1600 Phalen Drive, 55106
  • Seats approximately 300 people
  • 2 kitchens with sinks, stove tops, coolers, electricity and serving counters
  • 2 fireplaces
  • 2 large barbeque grills on the patio area facing the lake
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  1 SESSION 2 SESSIONS
  ENTIRE PAVILION ENTIRE PAVILION
BASIC RENTAL RATE $240.00 $480.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate $223.00 $445.99

Phalen Picnic Shelter

  • Location: On picnic island
  • Seats approximately 50 people. No electricity is available. A drinking fountain is nearby. Please Note: Access to this shelter is by pedestrian bridge only so everything must be carried to the shelter. 
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1 SESSION:     $70.00 2 SESSIONS:  $140.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $65.04 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $130.08

Phalen Amphitheater

  • The amphitheater accommodates approximately 100 people. Electricity is available.
BASIC RENTAL RATE: $80.00 for 1.5 hour minimum, Each Additional $50.00 per hour
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Rate: $74.33 for 1.5 hour minimum ($46.46 per each additional hour)

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Additional Fees

Large Group Fees

An additional fee will be charged for large groups of 100 or more people to cover the cost of extra trash removal and clean up.

Number of People 100 - 250 251 - 500 501-750 751 - 999
Basic Rate $100 $150 $300 $550<
Tax Exempt Rate $92.92 $139.37 $278.75 $511.03

Large Games, Rides and Tents

The Park Permit Office must be notified of and give approval for all tents, rides, large games, pony rides, inflatables, and petting zoos.

  • If any rides or large games require staking, the Permit Office must be notified at least 7 days prior to an event.  
  • Liability insurance is required and must be submitted to the Permit Office 15 business days prior to the event.
  • Please Note: Some rides, large games, and petting zoos are not allowed in Como Park. Contact the Permit Office for additional information.
  • Locations of underground utilities MUST be located for before setup of staked rides, tents or large games.
  STAKED FEE RATE WEIGHTED OR NON-STAKED FEE RATE
  First Each Additional  First Each Additional
BASIC RENTAL FEE $155.00 $30.00 $55.00 $30.00
Tax Exempt Rate $144.02 $27.87 $51.10 $27.87

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Changes and Cancellations

  • No refunds will be issued if request is made less than 30-days prior to the event date.
  • Permits less than $150.00 will not receive a refund.
  • Permits $150.00 and over will receive 50% of the permit fee paid.
  • No refunds are given due to weather conditions. 
  • If a permit is issued less than 30 days of an event, and the permit is canceled, the permit fee is non-refundable.
  • Changes to date or location of a permit will be accepted up to 7 business days prior to the scheduled date of the event. There will be a $25.00 charge each time you alter your picnic permit (time session change, date change, location change).

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Last Edited: January 3, 2023