Picnic shelters are open to the public during park hours unless a reservation has been made.
Bass Lake Picnic Shelter
1036 Bass Lake road Contact: Bass Lake Park (919) 557-2496 Occupancy: 40 Amenities: Restrooms, two stationary charcoal grills
Veterans Park Picnic Shelter
600 Bikram Drive Contact: W.E. Hunt Center (919) 557-9600 Occupancy: 40 Amenities: Two grills, restrooms, nearby playground, pond and trails.
Womble Park Picnic Shelter
301 Stinson Avenue Contact: W.E. Hunt Center (919) 557-9600 Occupancy: 100 Amenities: Three grills, restrooms, nearby playground, trails, nearby volleyball court, horseshoe, tennis and field area.
Picnic Shelter Rentals
All rentals require a $25 deposit. Reservations must be made in person at the corresponding contact listed above. All rental fees are due at the time of reservation.
Half Day Rentals: (8 a.m. - 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. - sunset)
Bass Lake Shelter: $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents
Veterans Park Shelter: $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents
Womble Park Shelter: $60 for residents and $90 for non-residents
Full Day Rentals (8 a.m. - sunset)
Bass Lake Shelter: $75 for residents and $113 for non-residents
Veterans Park Shelter: $75 for residents and $113 for non-residents
Womble Park Shelter: $110 for residents and $165 for non-residents
Shelter Rental Information
Shelters are available to rent seven days a week and may be rented up to six months in advance.
Shelters must be rid of all belongings and cleaned by the end of the rental time.
Painter's tape may be used however, the use of push pins, staples, or tape is prohibited. All trash must be disposed of.
Additional tables and seating are not allowed. Picnic tables do not move.
Loud noises of any kind are prohibited. Amplified music and DJs are not allowed.
Inflatables, extension cords, canopies, tents and alcohol are prohibited.
Personal grills are not permitted in the picnic shelter or parking lot. Pig cookers are allowed pending advanced park staff approval. Park staff will direct where the cooker must be placed, and it must remain there throughout the entirety of the rental. Pig cookers must be attended at all times. A drip pan must be placed under the cooker to prevent damage to the underlying surface.