Absolutely NO FOOD near the splash pad!
Tables near the splash pad are first come first serve and may not be used for birthday or other parties.
All reservations are complete when both forms and payment have been submitted.
Please make sure to take note of rental rates for non-residents of the Key Peninsula.
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  • If you reside within the blue border of this map, you are eligible for the Key Pen Parks District rate for rental of the pavilion and shelters.  The cut off points are 160th St. NW, Kitsap County, East Victor, Mason County, and across the spit on the Purdy side of Pierce County.
Key Pen Parks has three picnic shelters that are available for rental reservations. Gateway Park, Home Park, the other is at Volunteer Park. Shelters are rented for a minimum of 2 hours, and a maximum of 4 hours.

Gateway Park Pavilion
Key Pen Parks District Residents Rates:                                    
Full rental: $75.00/2 hours    Additional hour: $30.00 each            
1/2 rental: $45.00/2 hours     Additional hour: $15.00 each            
Non-Residents of Key Pen Parks District Rates:
Full rental $100.00/2 hours   Additional hour: $40.00 each
1/2 rental: $60.00/2 hours     Additional hour: $25.00 each          

Volunteer Park Shelter & Home Park Shelter                                                                                              Key Pen Parks District Residents Rates:                             
Non-Residents of Key Pen Parks District Rates:
Full rental: $35.00/2 hours      Additional hour: $15.00 each
Non-Residents of Key Pen Parks District Rates:
Full rental: $35.00/2 hours    Additional hour: $15.00 each             
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*If the pavilion or shelters are not available on the day you are requesting, please know that we do not allow pop up tents on park property, unless it is a park sanctioned event.

Picnic Shelter Rentals


​All renters must fill out and return the Covid-19 Waiver of Liability Form, in addition to the Picnic Reservation Form, adhere to the General Park Rules Parks (keypenparks.com)
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*Please, do not hang or adhere anything to the pavilion or shelters. Thank you.
**Inflatable bounce houses are NOT allowed at any of the park properties due to liability issues. 

​Gateway Park is available for large event rentals, for more details, please call the office at 253-225-9250, 253-884-9240, or email veronica@keypenparks.com 

*For events or functions over 50 people, please contact the Key Pen Parks office for a Special Use Permit.
*Special Information regarding Special Use Permit Requirements

How to reserve a picnic shelter:
  1. Call or email for shelter availability. 
  2. Fill out a reservation form, include payment method intention. (Credit card, check, or cash)
  3. If you are paying by credit card, please use the Credit Card Payment Portal below.
  4. You will be emailed a confirmation letter to complete your reservation.
  5. Signs will be placed on the shelter approximately 24 hours before your event to let the public know it has been reserved for your specific time and date.
  6. In the case the signs are removed, be sure to bring your letter with you on the day of your event should you have to show proof of your reservation.
  7. If you should encounter any issues with your rental, please call the phone number on your rental confirmation letter.
 Paying with a credit card
You are welcome to pay for your shelter rental via credit card through the portal below, however, you will still need to get your picnic shelter rental form into the Key Pen Parks office. There is a three percent (3%) processing fee added to all credit card payments. ​**Please use this payment portal for Shelter/Pavilion rentals ONLY. Do not pay until availability is confirmed. Reservation form IS required for rental ** 
 Cancellation/Refund Policy: A $5.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds and credits when requested more than one week prior to the start date of the course/program. Refunds and credits requested less than one week prior to the start date of the course/program will not be granted, unless authorized by the Executive Director. Full refunds will be issued if Key Pen Parks cancels a program due to insufficient registration. A $40.00 reprocessing fee will be charged on returned checks.​
Please call the Key Pen Parks office if you have any questions: 253-884-9240.

Note: The picnic shelter at the Key Peninsula Civic Center is managed by the civic center. To reserve that shelter, call the civic center at 253-884-3456.
home Park picnic shelter
Home Park picnic shelter
Volunteer Park picnic shelter
Volunteer Park picnic shelter
Gateway Park pavilion
Gateway Park Pavilion