Picnic Shelter Reservations

Vancouver Parks and Recreation maintains four covered picnic shelters that are available for reservation at the following parks:

●Fisher Basin Community Park

●Leroy Haagen Memorial Park

●Marine Community Park

●Marshall Community Park

Picnic shelters are available to reserve between May 1 and September 30 each year. Reservations are for the entire day with a reservation fee of $100. When not reserved, shelters are available for free. Reserve a picnic shelter by calling 360-487-7100.

Shelter Reservation Cancellation Policy

If canceled one month or more before the rental date, 100% of the fee will be refunded. If canceled 1-4 weeks before the rental date, 75% of the fee will be refunded. No refunds will be granted if the reservation is canceled less than one week prior to the rental date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a way to find out if an event is already scheduled at a park?

Yes. Contact Marshall Community Center at 360-487-7100 to find out about events taking place in our parks.

Q：What amenities (设施) are included with a picnic shelter reservation?

Reservations include use of all picnic tables located within the shelter and electricity (there is no electricity at Marine Park). Playground amenities and restrooms will be shared with the public.

Park Use Permits

Depending on the type of event you’re hosting, you will need to get a Park Use Permit from Vancouver Parks and Recreation. A Park Use Permit gives you permission to bring special items and equipment into the park.

【小题1】If you cancel 3 weeks before the rental date, how much money will you get back?

A．$100.

B．$75.

C．$25.

D．$0.

【小题2】According to the passage, Vancouver picnic shelters _________.

A．don’t allow visitors to host events

B．don’t offer picnic tables or electricity

C．are available to reserve all year round

D．can be used for free when not reserved

【小题3】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To explain the rules of park management.

B．To recommend shelters of different parks.

C．To introduce the functions of picnic shelters.

D．To provide information of shelter reservations.

【小题4】Where is this passage most likely from?

A．A book review.	B．A news report.
C．A travel brochure.	D．A science journal.