Reserve a Picnic Shelter

Reservation Policy

We accept year-round picnic shelter reservations 364 days in advance of your event, allowing you to start planning much earlier. Our shelters, available for rent April 15-October 15, provide a unique setting for any event as well as a low-cost option to bring friends and family together in the out-of-doors.

Picnic Shelters

With more than 72 city parks in Midland, the places to picnic are endless! You can find picnic tables in most city parks and several parks provide shelters, grilling facilities and other amenities. See the picnic shelter amenities listed on this page.

Park Shelter Addresses

Park	Address
Plymouth Park	1508 E. Wheeler
Emerson Park	1300 W. Main St.
Stratford Woods Park	3922 E. Ashman St.
Barstow Woods Park	505 W. St. Andrews St.
Chippewassee Park	100 Golfside Dr.
City Forest Chalet	2840 E. Monroe Rd.

Picnic Shelter Amenities

Shelter	# of Tables	Table Size	Capacity	Amenities	Distance to Restroom	Electrical Power/Lights	Grills	Rental Fee
Plymouth F (Whole)	12	12’ (2 are ADA)	168	Fun Zone, basketball, outdoor pool, volleyball court	Same Building	2 duplex plugs*, Ceiling lighting	2 Dbl	$70
Plymouth F (North)	6	12’ (1 is ADA)	84	Fun Zone, basketball, outdoor pool, volleyball court	Same Building	1 duplex plug*, Ceiling lighting	1 Dbl	$40
Plymouth F (South)	6	12’ (1 is ADA)	84	Fun Zone, basketball, outdoor pool, volleyball court	Same Building	1 duplex plug*, Ceiling lighting	1 Dbl	$40
Plymouth G (formerly B2)	6	12’	84	play structure, outdoor pool, volleyball court	250’ across from the parking lot	2 duplex plugs*, Ceiling lighting	1 Dbl	$40
Plymouth H (formerly B3)	6	12’	84	play equipment, outdoor pool, volleyball court	250’ across from the parking lot	2 duplex plugs*, Ceiling lighting	1 Dbl	$40
Emerson C (1st pavilion on left)	8	12’	112	Play structure, lit volleyball court across park	450’ unpaved path	4 duplex plugs*, Ceiling lighting	1 DBL (shares with EM1)	$40
Emerson D (2nd on left)	16	12’	224	Horseshoes, shuffleboard, basketball court, lit volleyball court across park	250’ unpaved path	None	2 DBL	$60
Emerson E (Last on left)	6	12’	84	Play structure, lit volleyball court across park	750’ unpaved path	2 duplex plugs*, Ceiling Lighting	1 DBL	$40
Stratford Woods Park J	8	(5) 8’, (3) 6’	66	Near BMX track, lake & trails, (3-12’ tables w/in 40’ and 4-6’ tables near dock), volleyball courts, full basketball	600’ paved path	2 duplex plugs*, Ceiling lighting	1 DBL Jumbo grill	$40
Barstow Woods A	6	12’	84	Slide, swings, climber, woods, trails	Same building	1 duplex plug*	1 DBL	$40
Chippewassee Park B	6	12’	84	Port-a-potty, mega tower + tot play structures, skate park, dog park	port-a potty or Farmers Market restroom	2 duplex plugs*, Ceiling lighting	2 DBL	$40
City Forest Chalet	4 4 2	5’ overlook hightop	49	Biking and walking trails, outdoor fire pit	Same building	Full electricity	1 DBL Jumbo grill	$50/hour (two hour minimum)
Unsheltered picnic areas Emerson 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Plymouth 6	6	12’	84	Varies	Varies	2 duplex plugs*	1 DBL	$30