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Renting a Park Shelter

The listed East Grand Forks Park shelters are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Some parks have more than one shelter available.

Rental Availability

  • Daily from May 1st through September 30th
  • Parks open daily: 10 a.m. to Dusk
  • No advanced reservations made until February 1st of the current year.

To Reserve a Park Shelter

Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 218-773-8000 or visit the East Grand Forks Parks and Recreation office at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shelter Rental Application

Alcohol Permit Application

All alcohol permits are free of charge courtesy of the City of East Grand Forks.

Alcohol Permit Application

Email completed application to [email protected].

Outdoor Park Shelters

Sherlock Park

Location: South of Highway 2 on 5th Avenue NW
Cost: Free
Ideal For: Kid-friendly events, due to proximity to two playsets (including the famous "Castle Park") and swimming pool

Shelter 1 (Large Round)
Located atop the hill closest to playground

  • Power
  • Charcoal Grills
  • 8 Tables (seats 48)
  • Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
  • Adjacent to Sherlock Forest Playground and East Grand Forks Swimming Pool

Shelter 2 (Medium Rectangle)
Located down the hill from restroom building

  • Power
  • Charcoal grill
  • 6 tables (seats 36)
  • Bathrooms near shelter
  • Adjacent to Sherlock Forest Playground and East Grand Forks Swimming Pool
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O' Leary Park

Location: Behind Veterans of Foreign War Arena (711 3rd Street SE)
Cost: Free
Ideal for: Kid-friendly events; large number of attendees; a more "private", secluded feel

Shelter 1 (Large Round)
Located closest to restrooms and parking lot    

  • Power
  • Charcoal Grills
  • 8 Tables (seats 48)
  • Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
  • Access to Greenway Trail

Shelter 2 (Medium Rectangle)
Located closest to playground and soccer field

  • Charcoal grill
  • 6 tables (seats 36)
  • Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
  • Near playground
  • Access to Greenway Trail
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Eagle Point Trailhead

Location:223 1st Street SE
Cost: Free
Ideal for: Events requiring lots of seating; scenic views

Shelter 1 (Medium Rectangle)

  • Power
  • Charcoal Grills
  • 8 Tables (seats 48)
  • Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
  • View of Red Lake River
  • Access to Greenway Trail

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Griggs Park Trailhead

Location: Hill Street (269 Griggs Place) / near Sacred Heart Schools
Cost: Free
Ideal For: Small gatherings; kid-friendly events; Sacred Heart-related events.

Shelter 1 (Medium Rectangle)

  • Power
  • Charcoal grill
  • 6 tables (seats 36)
  • Bathrooms near shelter
  • Access to Greenway Trail
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River Heights Park

Location: 1250 River Road
Cost: Free
Ideal For: Quiet gatherings; events inspired by nature

River Heights shelters must be booked through the Red River State Recreation Area at 
(218) 773-4950.

Shelter 1 (Large Round)                      

  • Power
  • Charcoal Grills
  • 8 Tables (seats 48)

 Shelter 2 (Medium Rectangle)

  • Power
  • Charcoal grill
  • 6 tables (seats 36)
  • Nearest to bathrooms
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