Reserve a Shelter
To request a shelter reservation, complete the Shelter Reservation Application
Guidelines
- You must be 18 years of age or older to rent facilities from the City of Moorhead.
- Shelter reservations must be made at least three business days in advance.
- Rental cost is due at the time of reservation.
- All rentals are available between 10:30 am and 9:30 pm.
- Reservations will be accepted beginning on the first business day of the year.
- Reservations of 100 people or more are not allowed at the small shelters and will require a refundable security deposit.
- Sound amplification permits are available at no cost with approval through the City of Moorhead.
- Alcohol Consumption permits require approval through the City of Moorhead, a permit fee, certificate of insurance, and a refundable security deposit.
- For more information, view the Event Permit section.
- Please read our Rules and Regulations for rentals and submit a Special Event/Shelter Application to reserve a shelter.
- Shelter Applications are worked in the order they are received.
Gooseberry Large Shelter
Available May 1-September 30
Capacity:
- 250
Rental Cost:
- $250.00/4-7 hrs
- $400.00/8-10 hrs
- $550.00/11 hrs
Amenities: Open air shelter, playground equipment, grill(s)(charcoal not provided), 25 picnic tables, restrooms, water fountain(s), electricity available (110 outlets), large grassy area, NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED
Gooseberry Small Shelter
Available May 1-September 30
Capacity:
- 60
Rental Cost:
- $200.00/4 hours
- $25 additional per hour after
Amenities: Open air shelter, playground equipment, grill(s)(charcoal not provided), 25 picnic tables, restrooms, water fountain(s), electricity available (110 outlets), large grassy area, NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED
M.B. Johnson Large Shelter
Available May 1-September 30
Capacity:
- 200
Rental Cost:
- $250.00/4-7 hrs
- $400.00/8-10 hrs
- $550.00/11 hrs
Amenities: Open air shelter, playground equipment, grill(s)(charcoal not provided), 24 picnic tables, restrooms, water fountain(s), electricity available (110 outlets), large grassy area, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, ALCOHOL PERMIT MAY BE PURCHASED (NO HARD ALCOHOL, NO KEGS, NO GLASS BOTTLES ARE ALLOWED ON PARK PROPERTY) (DEPOSIT & CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL PERMITS)
M.B. Johnson Small Shelter
Available Year Round | No A/C located in the building
Capacity:
- 30 inside
- 50 outside
Rental Cost:
- $250.00/4 hours
- $25 additional per hour after
Amenities: Open air shelter, playground equipment, grill(s)(charcoal not provided), 24 picnic tables, restrooms, water fountain(s), electricity available (110 outlets), large grassy area, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, ALCOHOL PERMIT MAY BE PURCHASED (NO HARD ALCOHOL, NO KEGS, NO GLASS BOTTLES ARE ALLOWED ON PARK PROPERTY) (DEPOSIT & CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL PERMITS)