Facility & Services

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
2010 Amphitheater Reservation
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.

• Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
• (952) 924-2540
• Amphitheater only: $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)
  (two-hour minimum)
• Amphitheater and Wolfe Park Pavilion: $65 per hour (resident) /
  $75 (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

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 should be reserved at least one week before the street closure by calling (952) 924-2562.  Cones are available at the Municipal Service Center, 7305 Oxford Street, which is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  When you pick up the cones, you will be required to pay a refundable deposit fee of $10 per cone.

To apply for a street closure permit

• Visit the Municipal Service Center (MSC), 7305 Oxford Street, or
• Call (952) 924-2562 or
• Print out the application form from this web site and mail it to the MSC.

To apply for a temporary noise permit for a live band

• Call (952) 924-2589

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.

$165 plus tax, ($176.39) per hour

Indoor Ice Skating Party
During open public skating sessions, 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)

Mobile Stage
2010 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

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
• $80 per party (resident rate) / $85 (non-resident rate)
• Party fee is for 12 or fewer children; $6 per each additional child.
• Birthday Party Flyer

Oak Hill 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. 29. Outdoor portable toilets will be available before May 31 and after Sept. 1.

• May 28 through Sept. 12 (weather dependent)
• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
• Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Avenue South
• Free, no registration required
• Click here to view Oak Hill Splash Pad Photos

Park Pavilion Rental
2010 Park Pavilion Reservation Guide
All pavilions are fully enclosed, have indoor restrooms, tables and chairs, and are available for rent.

Weekends from May 1 through Sept. 26
Weekdays from June 1 through Aug. 27
(Wolfe Park Pavilion 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.) 

• Browndale Park Pavilion, 4900 Morningside Road
  View Browndale Park Pavilion
  
• Nelson Park Pavilion, 2500 Georgia Avenue South
  View Nelson Park Pavilion
  
• Oak Hill Park Pavilion, 3201 Rhode Island Avenue South
  View Oaks Hill Park Pavilion

These enclosed pavilions seat up to 20 people.
$45 per hour (resident) / $55 (non-resident)

• Louisiana Oaks Pavilion, 3350 Louisiana Avenue South
  Accommodates 30 people; features air conditioning and etched glass windows.
  $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)
  View Louisiana Oaks Pavilion
  
• Wolfe Park Pavilion, 3700 Monterey Drive
  (available year-round)
  This glass and stone pavilion features a fireplace, air conditioning, and can set up to 30 people.
  View Wolfe Pavilion
  $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)

$300 damage deposit
Fee depends on duration of rental

Picnic Shelter Rental
2010 Picnic Shelter Rental Form
These open-air shelters all have access to electricity and grills. Indoor toilets are open June 1 - Aug. 31. 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, May 1 through Sept. 26
• Weekdays, June 1 through Aug. 27
• 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
  $90 (resident) / $120 (non-resident)
  View Main Shelter
  
  
• Central shelter offers sheltered seating for 60 people
  $65 (resident) / $85 (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
  $55 (resident) / $75 (non-resident)
  View Picnic Shelter

The Rec Center
2010 Rec Center Reservation Guide

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: $50 per hour (resident) / $60 per hour (non resident) (two-hour minimum)
• Saturday (8 a.m. to midnight): $500 (resident) / $600 (non-resident)
• $500 damage deposit
• Total fee depends on duration of rental and amenities
• View Banquet Room

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
• $40 per hour (resident) / $50 per hour (non-resident) (two-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.

• 3700 Monterey Drive
• (952) 924-2540
• Two hour room rental: $50 (resident rate) / $60 (non-resident rate) plus
• Skating admission: $3.50 per youth and $4 per adult
• $2 skate rental
• Click here to view public open skating schedule

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
• $165, plus tax, per hour ($176.39)

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 7 through Aug. 25
• 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
• $40 rental fee (resident) / $50 (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.

• June 7 through Aug. 25 
• Monday through Friday: 8:30 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
• 3700 Monterey Drive
• (952) 924-2540
• $350 per hour for entire pool
• Click here to view Aquatic Park slide show

Tennis Courts
2010 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., 8 courts
• Bass Lake Preserve, 3515 Belt Line Blvd., 2 courts
• Carpenter Park, 3001 Raleigh Ave. S., 3 courts
• Northside Park, 2200 Louisiana Ave., 2 courts
• Senior High School. 6425 W. 33rd St., 7 courts
• $10 per hour per court (resident rate) / $13 (non-resident)

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

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
Terraced into the hill on the south side of Wolfe Park (3700 Monterey Drive), the amphitheater 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 events from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., daily.

• Amphitheater only: $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident), two-hour min.
• Amphitheater and Wolfe Park Pavilion: $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident), two-hour min.

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 time of day and length of rental.