PARA shelters are a great, affordable place to host your next birthday party, family reunion, church picnic or just to spend the afternoon with the family. Some shelters have water & electricity, grills and nearby playgrounds.
Shelters may be rented online or in any PARA office.
Payment due at time of rental to include $25 special permit fee if applicable.
Cancellation Policy: All reservations must be cancelled in person at a PARA Activity Center or the Downtown administrative office no later than seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled reservation date. A $25.00 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations with the remaining monies paid refunded to the rental party 7-10 business days following the cancellation. Cancellations requested with notice of less than seven (7) days will forfeit all monies.
There are NO refunds for shelter/park rentals due to weather.
Rental periods: 10 - 2 pm, 2 - 6 pm, 6 - 10 pm
Scroll down for a complete listing of PARA Shelters and Rental Rates
Covered shelter with power, water, grill and play-unit.
Capacity: 50
Covered shelter with pit barbeque and outside grill, power, water and play-unit. Located adjacent to the disk golf field.
Capacity: 75
Covered shelter with brick BBQ pit, power, water and play-unit. Closest restroom is at the Belk Activity Center.
Capacity: 75
Covered shelter with 2 small and 1 large grill, power, water and play-unit. Restroom connected to shelter.
Capacity: 150
Picnic shelter only-- rental does not include concession building.
Capacity: 25
Downtown Tuscaloosa. Covered Gazebo & Old Capitol ruins. 20 amp power to the Gazebo only. Water fountain. No restrooms or grills. Capitol Park requires a Special Permit which must be completed at time of rental. All fees are due at time of rental. Capitol park is rented by the hour.
Capacity: 200
Located by the airport. Covered shelter with grills, electricity and play-unit. Water fountains located in Park. Port-A-Let restroom facility.
Capacity: 75
Covered shelter with grill, play unit, splash pad and basketball court with lights.
Currently, this shelter is without electricity; Rental is not available 6pm-10pm.
Splash pad is not rentable.
Capactity: 50
Hawthorne is located closest to Eugenia Faucett Drive. It has eight tables, grill, water and power. Play-unit and port-a-let restroom facility shared with other shelters.
Capacity: 25
Loblolly is located on the right side of the driveway as you pull up to the shelters. Eight tables, one grill, power and water. Play-unit and port-a-let restroom facility shared with other shelters.
Capacity: 25
White Oak is located on the left side of the driveway as you pull up to the shelters. Eight tables, one grill, power and water. Play-unit and port-a-let restroom facility shared with other shelters.
Capacity: 25
Covered shelter with power, grills (2), water fountain and play-unit. Walking track 1/4 mile. Restroom available when pool is open.
Capacity: 75
Picnic shelter with electricity, grill, playground, restroom and water access. There is a fountain at the shelter.
There are 3 picnic tables under the shelter.
Capacity: 50
Currently has no electricity, no water, no picnic tables.
Special Permits Only.
Available for community use, first come, first served.
Covered shelter with power, water , restroom and play-unit. No grills. Walking trail is 1.5 miles.
Capacity: 150
Covered shelter with power, water. and grill. Restrooms and play-unit shared with Sweet Gum Shelter.
Capacity: 75
Covered shelter with grills (2), power and water. Restrooms and play-unit shared with Hickory Shelter.
Capacity: 50
Covered picnic shelter with a grill and adjacent play unit.
Located closer to 15th street. Covered shelter with power, water, grill, restroom and play-unit. Lighted walking track.
Capacity: 35
Located closer to parking lot. Covered shelter with power, water, grill, restroom and play-unit. Lighted walking track.
Capacity: 35
Large pavillion with fans, lights, electricity, water, grills and restrooms. This facility has 10 picnic tables which are available at any time. It also has an additional 20 - 8' tables and 150 chairs which are available upon request. $50.00 deposit if reservation is made prior to May 1, 2017.
Capacity: 300
First shelter on left as you enter the park. Covered shelter with power, water and pit grill. Play- unit and restroom located next to shelter.
Capacity: 75
Located on the cul-d-sac road, bear left at Y, shelter on left. Converted old barn with power,water and grill. Restroom shared with Walnut shelter.
Capacity: 100
Located on the cul-d-sac road, bear left at Y, shelter on right. Covered shelter with power, water and pit grill. Restroom is shared with Red Bud shelter.
Capacity: 75
This shelter has no electricty or water. Covered shelter with four 6 foot picnic tables. Rental of this shelter requires a Special Permit which must be completed at the time of rental.
Capacity: 50
Covered shelter with power, water and grill.
Capacity: 50
Shelter does not have electricity, water or grill at this time. Restrooms and water access available at the Phelps Activity Center on the opposite side of the parking lot.
Capacity: 50
Covered shelter with power, grill and play-unit. Restrooms and water access available at the Phelps Activity Center on the opposite side of the parking lot.
Capacity: 50
The Phelps Center Gazebo is available for weddings and special events by rental only. Submit a permit request online or call 562-3230 to reserve.
Capacity: 25
Shelter on the west side of Snow Hinton Park, across the street from Magnolia Shelter - located next to the 3 flags. Covered shelter with power, water fountain and restroom. Large play-unit and fenced tot-lot across the street.
Capacity: 25
Located on the east side of the park. Covered shelter with power, water, grill and restrooms. Large play-unit and fenced tot-lot next to shelter.
Capacity: 200
Shelter equipped with 8 picnic tables. Closest restroom facility is at the Cherry Shelter. Rental party does not have exclusive use of the Sky Net play area.
Capacity: 50
Covered shelter with power, water, grill, restrooms and play-unit.
Capacity: 75
Covered shelter with electricity.
The Red Barn requires a special permit which must be completed at the time of rental. All fees are due at time of rental.
Capacity: 200
Covered shelter with power and restroom. No grill or water.
Capacity: 75
20x40 Picnic Shelter with grill.
Overlooks lake. No Power or Water at shelter, water is available across the road at hose spigot.
Gravel road access into Van De Graff Park, Parking near by, no pull-up parking.
No power or water at bridge, water is available across the road at hose spigot. Gravel road access into Van De Graff Park-- parking nearby, no pull up parking.
