Picnic Shelters

Reservations for 2024 will open on January 1. Shelters are available for reservation April 1-October 31 and are reservable in four hour time blocks: 6:00-10:00am, 11:00am-3:00pm, and 4:00-8:00pm.

Tualatin Community Park: For the 2024 shelter rental season, the Main and Patio Shelters are reservable. Alcohol is allowed (with an alcohol permit) at the Main and Patio Shelters only. Due to construction in the park, the Trestle and Rustic Shelters will be first-come, first-serve and alcohol is not allowed.

Jurgens & Ibach Park: The Large Shelter at Jurgens Park and the West Large Shelter at Ibach Park are reservable. The remaining covered areas in Jurgens and Ibach Park are first-come, first-serve. Alcohol is not allowed.

Atfalati Park: The Playground Shelter at Atfalati Park is reservable. Alcohol is not allowed.

Please see below for a list of Picnic Shelter Frequently Asked Questions & Park Maps.

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Reservable Picnic Shelters:

Main Shelter - Located inside Tualatin Community Park
8515 SW Tualatin Rd.

Half Shelter Capacity: Max 75 people
11 picnic tables seating 66-75
Full Shelter Capacity: Max 150 people
22 picnic tables seating 132-150
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Ample Parking, Electrical Outlets, Barbeque, Restrooms
Half Shelter: Resident 4-hr block = $40/Non-Resident 4-hr block = $80
Full Shelter: Resident 4-hr block = $80/Non-Resident 4-hr block = $160

Rustic Shelter - Located inside Tualatin Community Park
8515 SW Tualatin Rd.

Shelter Capacity: Max 60 people
6 picnic tables seating 36-48
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Electrical Outlets
First-come, first-serve for the 2024 shelter rental season. Please be aware that due to construction in the park, parking and access may be limited/not available.

Trestle Shelter - Located inside Tualatin Community Park
8515 SW Tualatin Rd.

Shelter Capacity: Max 48 people
6 picnic tables seating 36-48
Amenities: Picnic Tables
First-come, first-serve for the 2024 shelter rental season. Please be aware that due to construction in the park, parking and access may be limited/not available.

Patio Shelter - Located inside Tualatin Community Park, on the back of the Van Raden Community Center
8515 SW Tualatin Rd.

Shelter Capacity: Max 35 people
4 picnic tables seating 24-32
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Ample Parking
Resident 4-hr block = $32/Non-Resident 4-hr block = $64

Jurgens Park Large Shelter - Located inside Jurgens Park
17255 SW Jurgens Ave.

Shelter Capacity: Max 36 people
6 picnic tables seating 24-36
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Limited Parking (carpooling is encouraged)
Resident 4-hr block = $40/Non-Resident 4-hr block = $80

Ibach Park West Large Shelter - Located inside Ibach Park
10455 SW Ibach St.

Shelter Capacity: Max 48 people
8 picnic tables seating 36-48
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Limited Parking (carpooling is encouraged)
Resident 4-hr block = $40/Non-Resident 4-hr block = $80

Atfalati Park Playground Shelter - Located inside Atfalati Park
6600 SW Sagert St.

Shelter Capacity: Max 24 people
4 picnic tables seating 12-24
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Limited Parking (carpooling is encouraged)
Resident 4-hr block = $32/Non-Resident 4-hr block = $64

First-come, first-serve Covered Areas:

Jurgens Park Small Covered Area - Located inside Jurgens Park
17255 SW Jurgens Ave.

Shelter Capacity: Max 12 people
2 picnic tables seating 6-12
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Limited Parking (carpooling is encouraged)

Ibach Park West Small Covered Area - Located inside Ibach Park
10455 SW Ibach St.

Shelter Capacity: Max 12 people
2 picnic tables seating 6-12
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Limited Parking (carpooling is encouraged)

Ibach Park East Covered Area - Located inside Ibach Park
10455 SW Ibach St.

Shelter Capacity: Max 36 people
6 picnic tables seating 24-36
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Limited Parking (carpooling is encouraged)

Special Event Permit Application

Special Event Permit Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Which park shelters require a permit?

Tualatin Community Park, Ibach Park, Jurgens Park, and Atfalati Park have reservable picnic shelters. All covered areas not listed are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Tualatin Community Park
Main Picnic Shelter (North & South sides)
Patio Shelter
Rustic Shelter (first-come, first-serve in 2024)
Trestle Shelter (first-come, first-serve in 2024)

Ibach Park
West Large Shelter

Jurgens Park
Large Shelter

Atfalati Park
Playground Shelter

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When can a picnic shelter be rented out during the year?

Shelters can be reserved online, over the phone, or in-person at the Juanita Pohl Center. The shelter rental season is April 1 – October 31 each year, and reservations can be made starting on the first of each year for that particular calendar year.

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Are there time limits for a shelter rental?

Shelters can be reserved in four-hour blocks of time from 6:00-10:00am, 11:00am-3:00pm, and 4:00-8:00pm. Keep in mind that picnic shelters do not have supplemental lighting, and during the late fall, it may be dark out before the last rental time slot ends.

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What are the fees to rent a shelter?

Shelter rental fees are listed above on the Picnic Shelters website.

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What are the capacity limits for each shelter?

Tualatin Community Park
Full Main Shelter – max 150 people (22 picnic tables)
North/South Main Shelter – max 75 people (11 picnic tables)
Patio Shelter – max 35 people (4 picnic tables)
Rustic Shelter – max 60 people (6 picnic tables)
Trestle Shelter – max 48 people (6 picnic tables)

Ibach Park
West Large Shelter– max 48 people (8 picnic tables)

Jurgens Park
Large Shelter– max 36 people (6 picnic tables)

Atfalati Park
Playground Shelter - max 24 people (4 picnic tables)

Park maps are attached below on the Picnic Shelters website.

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Do the shelters have restrooms?

The Main Shelter at Tualatin Community Park is the only shelter with an attached restroom. Ibach Park, Jurgens Park, and Atfalati Park have restrooms nearby.

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Do the shelters have electricity and access to water?

The Main Shelter in Tualatin Community Park has electrical outlets, a drinking fountain and sinks in the restrooms. Community Park’s Rustic Shelter has electrical outlets.

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Are grills allowed in city parks?

Personal charcoal grills are not allowed in Tualatin parks. The Main Shelter in Tualatin Community Park has a BBQ grill on site where charcoal briquette use is allowed. Personal gas and electric grills are allowed in parks on concrete areas adjacent to picnic shelters.

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Can I have a dunk tank, bounce house, or food truck at my shelter rental?

Dunk tanks and bounce houses are not allowed in any city park. Confetti of any type is not allowed in any city park. Food trucks may be allowed with special event permit at Tualatin Community Park’s Main or Trestle Shelters only. For more information on what could be considered a special event, please click on the Special Event Permit Application tab above.

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Is alcohol permitted at a shelter rental?

Alcoholic beverages are permitted only if a valid alcohol permit and permittee are on site. Alcohol permits must be purchased in-person at the Juanita Pohl Center, M-F during open business hours. Alcohol is only permitted in Tualatin Community Park, coinciding with a shelter rental. Alcohol is not allowed in any other city park.

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Can I smoke in city parks?

Smoking is not allowed on city property.

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Can there be a band at my shelter rental?

Any use of amplified sound (including radios, speakers, or other amplification equipment) plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet or more requires a special event permit. For more information on what could be considered a special event, please click on the Special Event Permit Application tab above.

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Can I set up tents in the park for my shelter rental? What about a volleyball net?

Tents and portable nets cannot be staked into the ground in city parks. Depending on use, this could require a special event permit. For more information on what could be considered a special event, please click on the Special Event Permit Application tab above.

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Can I post signs advertising my shelter rental in the park?

Signs advertising a rental/event are not permitted in any right-of-way areas. Any sign placement must be pre-approved by a City of Tualatin staff member prior to the date of an activity in city parks.

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What if there is damage in the park related to my use?

The permittee is responsible for any and all damage that may result from use of the park and will be billed for any and all damages that may result from use. A permittee may also be denied future facility use for up to one year.

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What is the cancellation policy for picnic shelters?

The city reserves the right to cancel any facility use reservation. A full refund will be given when the City has cancelled a reservation and a reschedule date cannot be accommodated. When a reservation is cancelled (7) days or more before a rental date, the full rental fee will be refunded, less a $10 handling fee. When a reservation is cancelled less than (7) days before a rental date, no refund of the rental fee will be given. No refunds will be issued for unused reservation time. Alcohol permits are non-refundable or transferable.

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