Look at the amenities, features, and surrounding space before reserving for smoother planning. Park pavilions and meeting rooms are a great place to hold a birthday party, corporate event, large family gathering, school picnic, or other special occasion. We pride ourselves on keeping these venues in good condition and have made every effort to that the permitting process is as simple and quick as possible.
Facilities can be reserved up to one year in advance and many are in high demand. Requests are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. While we make every effort to accommodate all requests, we must receive your signed and dated application and payment by the due date, or we will have to reject your reservation and give others the opportunity to reserve that date.
Permit requests made less than two weeks from date of use must be made in person. Make checks or money orders payable to Howard County, Director of Finance. All fees are non-refundable. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and will be held responsible for their guests at the planned event. If at the time of your arrival, someone is using a facility you reserved, show them your receipt; if necessary, call Central Communications at to page the On-Call Supervisor.
Be sure to have your receipt with you. Park pavilions are a great place to hold a birthday party, corporate event, large family gathering, school picnic or any other special occasion. Pavilions vary in size to accommodate any group, and many come equipped with cooking facilities. The pavilion rental season runs from April 1-November 30 , rain or shine no refunds for inclement weather. No rentals on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Inflatables or amusements are not allowed. Pavilions are available free on a first-come, first served basis from December-March. Pavilions that are not reserved during the rental season can be used on a first-come, first-served basis if you have a group of less than 20 people.
