Picnic Reservations

alertShelter Reservations Available with Restrictions

Spanaway Park shelters open May 1, 2021 with use restrictions due to state and local guidelines . Phase 2 guidelines allow a maximum of 15 people per shelter, limit 2 households.

About Spanaway Park Picnic Shelters


Spanaway Park's five covered, open-sided picnic shelters. Each shelter has concrete floors, tables, a large grill, electricity, running water, and is close to many of the park amenities.

Picnic shelters are available for reservations May through September. Reservations are accepted up to six months in advance to the date desired, on a space available basis, first-paid basis.
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Reservations are processed in the order received during regular business hours. When checking the availability of a date and/or site, that availability is subject to change without notice.

Picnic shelter reservations are confirmed when we receive a completed application along with payment and a permit is issued.

All picnic shelters are closed from October through April of each year. You are welcome to call Pierce County Parks at (253) 798-4000 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.) to check on the availability of dates.  

Picnic Shelter Reservation Fees

Shelter/Area
Capacity
Reservation Time
Fee
A or C
Up to 15 people - Phase 2 restrictions
 10 a.m. - dusk
$85
B or E
Up to 15 people - Phase 2 restrictions 10 a.m. - dusk
$115
D
Up to 15 people - Phase 2 restrictions 10 a.m. - dusk
$145
Ball Fields 
   10 a.m. - dusk
 $220
  • Capacity includes the shelter and surrounding area. Under Phase 2 each shelter will only be allowed up to 15 people, limit of two households, per shelter.
  • Valid Washington State Parks Disabled American Veterans Lifetime Pass holders receive a 25% discount.
  • Shelter reservation fee does not include the parking fee nor the boat launching fee. All fees must be paid in full in order to receive a permit.
  • All fees subject to change

Cancellations & Rescheduling

A non-refundable $25 cancellation fee will be charged to cancel a reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of the reservation date to be eligible for a refund. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the scheduled event date will result in the loss of the entire reservation fee.


There is a $25 processing fee for any event that is rescheduled more than once, regardless of the reason for reschedule. All rescheduling are subject to availability.

Picnic Shelter Reservation Form

To make a reservation please complete and submit the online Reservation Form. Forms are accepted up to six months in advance.

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Park Map and Reservation Rules


Garbage

All trash receptacles have been removed from the park. Patrons are responsible to carry in and out trash. Please leave the area clean and remove any decorations.


Barbecues

You are welcome to bring self-contained barbecues. Your barbecue must be a minimum of six inches off the ground. Please remember that you are responsible for safe removal and disposal of the coals and/or grease outside of the park.