Reservations must be made at least five days prior to the usage date. Shelter fees are the same regardless of the day of the week. Shelters are available for reserved use from April through October. View a complete set of shelter rules and regulations by reviewing the Picnic Shelter Reservation Rules and Regulations (PDF)
2026 Picnic Shelter Information
January 1 - March 31: Shelters are first come, first serve and not rentable.
April 1 - October 31: Shelters at Belmont, Forest Hills, Greenleaf, McIntire and Pen Park are available for daily rental, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Shelters must be reserved at least 5 days in advance. Shelters cannot be reserved less than 5 days in advance and any unrented shelters are first-come, first-serve.
November 1 - December 31: Shelters are first come, first serve and not rentable.
Belmont Park Shelter
Belmont Park 725 Stonehenge Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22902
Shelter is located near the intersection of Belmont Park and Druid Avenue adjacent to the restrooms. Only on-street parking is available. Shelter DOES NOT HAVE water, power or lights. Rental is from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Forest Hills Park Shelter Upper
Forest Hills Park 1022 Forest Hills Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22901
As you face the park, the shelter is on the right-hand side beyond the splash pad and adjacent to Forest Ridge Road. Only on-street parking is available. Shelter DOES NOT HAVE water, power or lights. Rental is from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Restrooms are available at the far end of the park and adjacent to the playground.
The second shelter at Forest Hills Park cannot be reserved but is available first come, first served (unless an approved special-event permit is posted).
THE RENTAL OF THE PICNIC SHELTER AT FOREST HILLS DOES NOT ENSURE IMPLICITLY OR EXPLICITLY THAT THE SPLASH PAD WILL BE OPERATIONAL DURING THE RENTAL PERIOD.
Forest Hills Park Shelter Lower
Forest Hills Park 1022 Forest Hills Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22901
As you face the park, the shelter is on the left-hand side adjacent to the restrooms and near the basketball court. Only on-street parking is available. Shelter DOES NOT HAVE water, power or lights. Restrooms within the shelter are for public use. Rental is from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
THE RENTAL OF THE PICNIC SHELTER AT FOREST HILLS DOES NOT ENSURE IMPLICITLY OR EXPLICITLY THAT THE SPLASH PAD WILL BE OPERATIONAL DURING THE RENTAL PERIOD.
Greenleaf Park Shelter
Greenleaf Park 1598 Rose Hill Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903
The shelter is located between the basketball court and playground. Shelter has one charcoal grill but DOES NOT HAVE water, power or lights. Rental is from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
THE RENTAL OF THE PICNIC SHELTER AT GREENLEAF DOES NOT ENSURE IMPLICITLY OR EXPLICITLY THAT THE SPLASH PAD WILL BE OPERATIONAL DURING THE RENTAL PERIOD.
McIntire Park Shelter
McIntire Park Exit 375 Route 250 Bypass Charlottesville, VA 22902
Shelter is located just past the YMCA on the left, down the incline. Adjacent to the shelter, parking is available for two cars to facilitate loading and unloading. Shelter has water, grill, power and lights until 8:30 pm, and an operating fireplace. Rental is from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm with power continued as a courtesy until 8:30 pm to facilitate cleanup and loading. Parking is available either across from the Little League Baseball fields or up the road in the park. Restrooms are available adjacent to the playground at the top of the hill.
Pen Park Shelter #1
Pen Park 1300 Pen Park Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
The shelters are located down the hill on the left, after taking the first left upon entering the park. Shelter #1 is the first shelter closest to the tennis courts. Adjacent to each shelter, reserved parking is available for two cars to facilitate loading and unloading. Each shelter has water, grill, power and lights until 8:30 pm, and an operating fireplace. Rental is from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with power continued as a courtesy until 8:30 pm to facilitate cleanup and loading. Parking is available in the lot abutting the shelter area. Restrooms are available adjacent to the playground at the top of the hill.
Pen Park Shelter #2
Pen Park 1300 Pen Park Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
The shelters are located down the hill on the left, after taking the first left upon entering the park. Shelter #2 is the middle shelter. Adjacent to each shelter, reserved parking is available for two cars to facilitate loading and unloading. Each shelter has water, grill, power and lights until 8:30 PM and an operating fireplace. Rental is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM with power continued as a courtesy until 8:30 PM for cleanup and loading. Parking is available in the lot abutting the shelter area. Restrooms are available adjacent to the playground at the top of the hill.
Pen Park Shelter #3
Pen Park 1300 Pen Park Road Charlottesville,VA 22901
The shelters are located down the hill on the left, after taking the first left upon entering the park. Shelter #3 is the farthest shelter. Adjacent to each shelter, reserved parking is available for two cars to facilitate loading and unloading. Each shelter has water, grill, power and lights until 8:30 pm, and an operating fireplace. Rental is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 pm, with power continued as a courtesy until 8:30 pm to facilitate cleanup and loading. Parking is available in the lot abutting the shelter area. Restrooms are available adjacent to the playground at the top of the hill.