Shelter Reservations

Country Park shelter 8
General Information

Greensboro Parks & Recreation has a number of areas and facilities that may be rented for  meetings, events or outings. Click on a park link for shelter descriptions, photos, location maps, amenities and fees. Also, you can request a shelter reservation online.

Rental Rates

  • Most picnic shelter rentals are for a full day, 8 am to sunset.
  • Bur-Mil Park offers full and half day picnic shelter rentals.
  • Please provide time of arrival and departure when making reservations
  • Shelter rates are based on the size, amenities, seating capacity, and location of the shelter.
  • Shelter rates are slightly higher for persons who reside outside of Guilford County except at Bur-Mil Park and Hagan-Stone Park.

Fields and Courts

  • Fields and courts are available at Barber Park and Hagan-Stone Park on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • Reserve fields or courts at Hester Park and Bryan Park for exclusive use with a fee
  • Volleyball courts at Hester Park and Bryan Park: $10 per 2 hours
  • Rental equipment is available for $5 per day (availability of equipment varies at each park)
  • For tennis and volleyball courts at Bur-Mil Park, please call or visit  its Web site.

Pedal Boats
Country Park pedal boats are available Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Litter and Debris
All shelter areas must be left free of litter and debris, no confetti allowed. Before departure please place all garbage in trash recepticals. If the area is left with excessive trash you will be charged a clean-up fee.

Non-Grill Cooking Devices
No outside cooking devices are allowed in the parks unless specified by the park manager. This includes, but is not limited to, deep fat fryers and personal grills.

Amplified Music
Amplified music is not allowed in the parks.

Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited with the exception of Hagan-Stone Park, Bur-Mil Park and Bryan Park (shelters 1, 2 and 10 only). 

Caterers / Vendors
Should you wish to use a caterer or vendor for your event, a current list is available. If your caterer or vendor is not on the list, please contact the Picnic Shelter Reservation office to find out how they can be added.

Horseback Riding
No horseback riding is allowed in any park.

Fishing
Fishing is allowed at Bur-Mil Park, Country Park, Hagan-Stone Park and Hester Park. The fee for fishing is $1 per person over 12 years of age. Children under 12 can fish free of charge. These lakes are governed by North Carolina Wildlife rules and regulations as well as specific catch limits posted at various park locations. View NC fishing regulations.

Refund Policy
No refunds are given. If inclement weather prevents use of the shelter, you may reschedule your event for up to one year from the date of your event.

Rental Procedures

  • Call the Shelter Reservation office at 336-373-5888, Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
  • For Bur-Mil Park Shelter Reservations, call 336-373-3805.
  • No reservations are taken after 3 pm on Thursday for the upcoming weekend.
  • Full shelter rental payment must be made as soon as the original rental request is taken.
  • Types of payment accepted: cash, check, money order, Visa and MasterCard.
  • Credit card payment may be made over the phone by calling 336-373-5888. For Bur-Mil credit card payments, call 336-373-3805.
  • Make your check or money order payable to the City of Greensboro and mail to:

Greensboro Parks & Recreation Shelter Reservations
Attention: Mitzi Dew
1001 Fourth St.
Greensboro, NC 27405