Lynchburg Parks & Recreation has a total of 8 picnic shelters at 5 of our parks that are available for special events and other rentals throughout the entire year.
Each shelter offers a variety of amenities, but may include electricity, handicap accessibility, restrooms, and water depending on the picnic shelter you choose to rent. To learn about each shelter, their location and the rental fees, view the tables below.
To Reserve:
- Contact our offices at (434) 455-5858, customerservice@lynchburgva.gov or visit us in person at 301 Grove Street, between 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday to determine facility availability.
- Fill out the FACILITY AND PARK USE QUESTIONNAIRE.
- Fill out the SIMPLE USE PERMIT.
Note: The rental is not reserved until payment is received. The above forms must be completed and either mailed, or delivered in-person, along with the payment. Reservations must be completed no later than 7 business days prior to the reservation date.
| Type | Cost |
| Small Shelter | $80.00 |
| Large Shelter | $95.00 |
| Riverside Park Gazebo | $80.00 |
| Riverside Park Overlook | $150.00 |
| Shelter | Size | Capacity | Amenities |
| Blackwater Creek Athletic Area | Large | 80 | Restrooms |
| Jefferson Park | Large | 80 | Handicap Accessible |
| Miller Park | Large | 80 | Restrooms | Electricity | Handicap Accessible |
| Peaks View Park | Large | 80 | Restrooms |
| Miller Park | Small | 40 | Restrooms |
| Peaks View Park | Small | 40 | Restrooms |
| Riverside Park | Small | 40 | Restrooms | Water | Electricity | Handicap Accessible |
| Riverside Gazebo | Small | 12–15 | Restrooms | Electricity |