Reservations for shelters and greenspaces in English Landing and Platte Landing parks are closed until spring 2021. Reservations for 2021 will be accepted beginning March 1, 2021, for dates between April 1st and October 31st.
Any reservations of 75 or more (including weddings) must be coordinated through the Event Guidelines process. For information on greenspaces, contact Anna Mitchell at (816) 741-7676.
Reservation Times:
- 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fee:
- Parkville Residents: $25
- Non-Parkville Residents: $35
Reservation Dates & Times Calendar
To check shelter availability, click on the List View Calendar link below:
- List View Calendar
- Full Calendar View (shelter reservations are highlighted in bright green)
Forms (fillable PDFs)
- Shelter Reservation Permit
- Supplemental Activities Form (required if having inflatables, carnival games, dunk tank, etc.)
Options to submit your application include:
- In person at City Hall, 8880 Clark Avenue
- By fax to (816) 741-0013
- Online through the Online Submission Form Online Shelter Reservation page
A reservation is not considered complete until the signed application is received, the shelter is confirmed available and payment is received.
It is recommended that you turn in your completed form in person at City Hall with the payment (cash, check or credit card – convenience fee applies) in order to secure your reservation at the time of your visit.
Grills are provided at each shelter for your convenience. There is an additional $30.00 charge for the use of a self-contained BBQ cooker (larger than the standard charcoal and gas grills). Only the East and West shelters have a concrete pad installed for self-contained BBQ cookers.
Watkins Park and Adams Park both have small shelters that may be used on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The McKeon Stage and brick patio are now available for reservation on a daily basis, as well as the River Stage. The fee for an event of 75 or more people is $400.00 ($300 event; $100 stage) to reserve the stage and patio for one day. The stage is approximately 20′ deep, 40′ wide, and elevated 3′ off the ground and the brick patio that is approximately 60′ wide and 100′ long. The stage also has 400 amps of power and water available. A $25 application fee is non-refundable and is applied toward the event. Click here to view the new Event Guidelines. Contact Anna Mitchell at (816) 741-7676 to coordinate your event.