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Facility & Services

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Facility Rental
The following facilities are available to the public for rental throughout the year. For any additional questions about renting out a facility, contact the Park & Rec Department at: (952) 924-2540
***Please Note: Facilities fill-up quickly. Be sure to schedule in advance.
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Amphitheater Rental
2008 Amphitheater Reservation pdf icon
The Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater is terraced into the hill on the south side of Wolfe Park and connects the park to the Excelsior & Grand Town Green. Its eight terraced tiers offer seating for 200 people. The concrete stage at the bottom of the hill is edged with trees and shrubs. When no public events are scheduled, the amphitheater can be rented for weddings and other private events from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily.Amphitheater at Wolfe Park

  • Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
  • (952) 924-2540
  • Amphitheater only: $40 per hour (resident) / $50 (non-resident)
    (two-hour minimum)
  • Amphitheater and Wolfe Park Pavilion: $55 per hour (resident) /
    $65 (non-resident) (two-hour minimum)
  • If either the amphitheater or pavilion is rented in conjunction with The Rec Center's Banquet Room, the amphitheater/pavilion rate drops to half price.
  • Total fee depends on length of rental

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Block Party
Block parties require a street closure permit (no fee for permit). You should apply for the permit one to two weeks before the party.

If your application is approved, you will be able to pick up orange traffic cones to block off your street. Cones must be reserved at least one week before the street closure. If you pick up the cones, there is a refundable deposit fee of $10 per cone. Cones are available from the Municipal Service Center, 7305 Oxford St., which is open Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

To apply for a street closure permit

To apply for a temporary noise permit for a live band

  • call (952) 924-2589.
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Gazebo Rental
Groups up to 24 people may reserve the gazebo for birthday parties and other events. In addition to the gazebo rental fee, daily admission (discounted $1 per person) or a season pass is required to enter the Aquatic Park.

Aquatic Park Reservations pdf

  • Monday - Sunday
  • 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. OR
  • 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. OR
  • 5 p.m. to close
  • $35 rental fee (resident) / $45 (non-resident)
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Indoor Ice Rink Rental
You can rent The Rec Center's indoor ice arena for birthday parties, family celebrations, and company or school group events. We'll provide the gallery room for two hours without additional charge. The Banquet Room can also be reserved for use at half the cost. Rental skates are included with private ice rental. Due to limited supply, we encourage users to bring their own skates. $175 per hour, tax included.

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Indoor Ice Skating Party
During open public skating sessions (see page 10 for hours), the adjacent gallery room can be rented for private parties. Skate rental is also available for $2.
$50 for a two-hour room rental (resident) / $60 (non-resident)
Plus skating admission ($3.50 per child / $4 per adult)

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Mobile Stagemobile stage
2008 Special Services Guide
The Parks and Recreation Department's showmobile is available for rental. The Show mobile has a 36-foot built-in stage with a public address system. An extended stage and additional speakers are available for an additional fee.

  • Weekdays after 4 p.m. and weekends
  • $600 and up (fee includes delivery and set-up)
  • Rate depends on duration of rental
  • (952) 924-2540
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Nature Center Birthday Party
Birthday parties for individuals age 4 and older feature a one-hour naturalist-led program and another hour for your use of a private party room. Children will meet a live animal, hike outdoors and then celebrate the birthday in a private room in the Nature Center. You bring the treats, paper ware and presents. Reservations are being accepted for Saturdays and Sundays through November.

  • Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 West Franklin Avenue
  • (952) 924-2544
  • Saturdays and Sundays - by reservation
  • $70 per party (resident rate) / $75 (non-resident rate)
  • Party fee is for 12 or fewer children; $6 per each additional child.
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Oak Hill Splash PadKid at Splash Pad
Our water playground at Oak Hill Park lets tots activate bubbling hoses, water nozzles and sprinkler arches. Just wave your hand over the sensor bollard and get ready to splash in the sun! It’s the equivalent of running through the sprinkler on a grand scale. This facility is unsupervised so parents should accompany children. Proper swim attire and swim diapers must be worn at the Splash Pad. Rubber soled water shoes are strongly recommended for all participants. Changing rooms and restrooms are available in the Oak Hill Park Pavilion during Splash Pad operating hours June 1 through Aug. 31. Outdoor portable toilets will be available before May 31 and after Sept. 1.

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Park Pavilions
2008 Park Pavilion Reservation Guide pdf icon
Our enclosed park pavilions are available for rent. All enclosed pavilions have indoor restrooms along with tables and chairs to seat 30 people.

Weekends from May 3 through Sept. 28
Weekdays from May 27 through Aug. 29
(Wolfe Park can be rented year-round)

Holidays: Pavilions cannot be reserved on Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day.

Rental hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (two-hour minimum)
(For an additional fee and based on staff availability, rental outside season listed above may be available with prior approval.)

  • $40 per hour (resident) / $50 (non-resident) (two-hour minimum)
    $300 damage deposit
    Fee depends on duration of rental

Browndale Park Pavilion, 4525 Morningside Road

Louisiana Oaks Pavilion, 3500 Louisiana Avenue South

Nelson Park Pavilion, 2500 Georgia Avenue South


Oak Hill Park Pavilion, 3201 Rhode Island Avenue South

Wolfe Park Pavilion, 3700 Monterey Drive
(available year-round)

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Picnic Shelter Reservations
2008 Picnic Shelter Reservation pdf icon
These open-air shelters all have access to electricity and grills. Indoor toilets are open June 1 - Aug. 29. Portable toilets will be available before June 1 and after Aug. 31. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any park. A permit is required for live bands or amplified music.

  • Weekends from May 3 through Sept. 29
  • Weekdays from May 27 through Aug. 29
  • Rental hours: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. OR 4:30 to 9 p.m.
  • Open shelters may also be rented for additional hours before 11 a.m. with an additional fee.
  • (952) 924-2540
  • Holidays: Shelters cannot be reserved on Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. On holidays, all shelters are available only on a first-come, first-served basis.

Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Avenue South

  • Main shelter offers sheltered seating for 100 people
    $80 (resident) / $105 (non-resident)
    View Main Shelter

  • Central shelter offers sheltered seating for 60 people
    $60 (resident) / $80 (non-resident)
    View Central Shelter

  • Rustic shelter offers sheltered seating for 30 people
    $40 (resident) / $50 (non-resident)
    View Rustic Shelter

Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive

  • Two open shelters offer seating for 35 people
    $50 (resident) / $70 (non-resident)
    View Picnic Shelter
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The Rec Center
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Banquet Room Rental
Located on the second floor of The Rec Center, the Banquet Room overlooks the Aquatic Park and Wolfe Park. The room is available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvah parties, company events, family reunions and large meetings. The room comfortably seats 160 people and offers a caterer's holding kitchen, dance floor, "dimmable" lighting and sound system. Audio-visual equipment can be rented for an additional fee.

  • 3700 Monterey Drive
  • (952) 924-2540
  • Sunday through Friday fees: $45 per hour (resident) / $55 per hour (non resident) (2-hour minimum)
  • Saturday (8 a.m. to midnight): $450 (resident) / $550 (non-resident)
  • $500 damage deposit
  • Total fee depends on duration of rental and amenities
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Gallery Room Rental
Located on the first floor of The Rec Center, the gallery can accommodate 35 to 70 people for small group gatherings, team meetings and birthday parties. Audio-visual equipment can be rented for an additional fee.

  • 3700 Monterey Drive
  • (952) 924-2540
  • $35 per hour (resident) / $45 per hour (non-resident) (2-hour minimum)
  • $100 damage deposit
  • Total fee depends on duration of rental and amenities

Indoor Ice Skating Party
During open public skating sessions, the adjacent gallery room can be rented for private parties.

Indoor Ice Rink Rental
The indoor ice arena at The Rec Center can be rented for private parties. The gallery will be provided for one hour without an additional charge.

  • 3700 Monterey Drive
  • (952) 924-2540
  • $150 per hour

Outdoor Aquatic Park Gazebo Party
Groups up to 24 people may reserve the gazebo, near the pool, for an event. In addition to the gazebo rental fee, daily admission (discounted $1 per person) or a season pass is required.

  • June 4 through August 29
  • Monday through Sunday
  • 3700 Monterey Drive
  • (952) 924-2540
  • Time choices: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 4:30 p.m., or 5 p.m. to closing
  • $35 rental fee (resident) / $45 (non-resident)

Outdoor Aquatic Park Private Rental
The aquatic park can be rented for private after-hours use for company gatherings, special events, athletic teams, scout groups and birthday parties.

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Sand Volleyball Courts
2008 Reservation Guide
Stop by and use any of St. Louis Park's sand volleyball courts. If you want to ensure that a court is available, call (952) 924-2540 to reserve a court from April through October.

Location   Address # of Courts
Birchwood Park   2701 Zarthan Ave. S 1
Junior High School   2025 Texas Ave. 2
Wolfe Park   3700 Monterey Drive 1
Court reservation fee:
$10 per hour per court (resident rate) / $13 (non-resident)

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Tennis Courts
2008 Reservation Guide 
St. Louis Park has 22 tennis courts. If you want to ensure that a court is available, call (952) 924-2540 to reserve a court.

  • Available April through October
  • Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S., 4 courts
  • Bass Lake Preserve, 3515 Belt Line Blvd (these 6 courts will remain open until construction begins in mid-summer of 2007)
  • Carpenter Park, 3001 Raleigh Ave. S., 3 courts
  • Rotary Northside Park, 2200 Louisiana Ave., 2 courts
  • Senior High School. 6425 W. 33rd St., 7 courts
  • $8 per hour per court (resident rate) / $10 (non-resident)
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Tents & Canopies
The use of tents or canopies for special public events or retail sales may require a permit. Please contact the Fire Department at least seven days before you plan to put up a tent or canopy for your event.
For more information, contact the Fire Department at

  • (952) 924-2595
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