The City of New Bern has many beautiful parks and shelters available to the public throughout the City. The Parks and Recreation Department offers a reservation system where a park or shelter may be reserved for a small fee.
You may make a reservation by calling our Administrative Office at: (252) 639-2901. In order to secure your reservation, you must complete an application and pay for your reservation within 10 business days.
Please note that submitting a request form does not guarantee your reservation.
By clicking on the park below, you will receive more information for each park/shelter that can be reserved.
If you would like to reserve a shelter/park, please use the form below. If you are also requesting use of electricity, the Use of Electricty Form must be completed also.
Shelter Reservation Form - for reservations for less than 100 people
Use of Electricity Form - must be completed if electricity is requested
Event Application - for reservations for more than 100 people
Glenburnie Park
Lawson Creek Park
Ft. Totten
Pleasant Hill
Union Point Park
Kidsville
D.E. Henderson
All Parks/Shelters listed above
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Glenburnie Park
Jaycee Shelter |
Lions Shelter |
Elks Shelter |
Rotary Shelter |
Located at: 340 Glenburnie Drive
Glenburnie Park is a 51 acre park located on the Neuse River,and is located north of the city. Although not completely developed, it has considerable recreation value in its natural features; Neuse River, hills, ravines and shady woodlands.
Amenities include: a public boat ramp with paved parking, a fishing pier, four picnic shelters with parking nearby, rest room facilities, frisbee golf course and a playground. Picnic tables are located at each shelter and on the surrounding grounds for use by the public. This park is also home to the Down East Dog Park. Click on the Dog Park tab for more info. |
Listed below is a detailed grid of what each shelter this park offers. If you have any further questions regarding rental information, please call Parks Administration at: (252) 639-2901.
Prices reflect Individual & Family Rates only. Please call for company/organization rates. |
Shelter
Name |
Capacity |
Electricity |
Grill |
Playground
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1-4 Hours
Rental Fee |
5-8 Hours
Rental Fee |
| Jaycee |
112 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$25.00 |
$40.00 |
| Lions |
48 |
yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
| Elks |
32 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
| Rotary |
32 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
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Lawson Creek Park
Lawson Creek Shelter |
Jack's Island
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Located at: 1309 Country Club Road
This is a 140 acre park located just west of the Tryon Palace on the Trent River. Lawson Creek Park has a shelter, two boat launches, rest room facilities, picnic shelter, two soccer fields, two fishing piers, a handicap walkway, one handicap fishing pier and a walking trail. There is an additional picnic area located at Jack's Island which contains a walkway, picnic tables, grills and parking. |
Listed below is a detailed grid of what each shelter this park offers. If you have any further questions regarding rental information, please call Parks Administration at: (252) 639-2901.
Prices reflect Individual & Family Rates only. Please call for company/organization rates. |
Shelter
Name |
Capacity |
Electricity |
Grill |
Playground |
1-4 Hours
Rental Fee |
5-8 Hours
Rental Fee |
Lawson
Creek |
72 |
Yes |
2 |
No |
$25.00 |
$40.00 |
Jack's
Island |
No Shelter |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
$25.00 |
$40.00 |
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Ft. Totten
Ft. Totten Shelter Ft. Totten Playground
Located at: 490 Fort Totten Drive
This is a 5.4 acre site which features a lighted softball field, modular playground and tot lot, picnic shelter with grills and picnic tables, res room facilities and steet side parking.
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Listed below is a detailed grid of what the shelter this park offers. If you have any further questions regarding rental information, please call Parks Administration at: (252) 639-2901.
Prices reflect Individual & Family Rates only. Please call for company/organization rates.
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| Shelter Name |
Capacity |
Electricity |
Grill |
Playground |
1-4 Hours
Rental Fee |
5-8 Hours
Rental Fee |
Ft. Totten |
16 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
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Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Shelter Pleasant Hill Playground
Located at: 427 NC 55 Hwy West
This 4.5 acre open space park has two picnic shelters, bathroom facilities, a playground, a horseshoe pit, a walking trail aprox 1/4 mi., a volleyball court, and a basket ball court.
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Listed below is a detailed grid of what each shelter this park has to offer. If you have any further questions regarding rental information, please call Parks Administration at: (252) 639-2901.
Prices reflect Individual & Family Rates only. Please call for company/organization rates.
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Shelter
Name |
Capacity |
Electricity |
Grill |
Playground |
1-4 hours
Rental fee |
5-8 Hours
Rental Fee |
| #1 |
56 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
| #2 |
56 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
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Union Point Park Complex
Union Point Park Gazebo |
Located at: 210 East Front St.
One of the true gems of the city, Unnion Point Park Complex is a scenic six acre site located at the point of the Neuse and trent Rivers in a beautiful historic downtown New Bern.
The hallmark, recently constructed gazebo frequently used for weddings, festivals, and various special events, highlights what is a magnificent and breathtaking view. This complex includes a walkway bridging Union Point Park and Bicentennial Park, two boat launches, restroom facilities, picnic tables, game tables, fishing pier, grills, and a small playground. |
Listed below is a detailed grid of what each area this park has to offer. If you have any further questions regarding rental information, please call Parks Administration at: (252) 639-2901.
Prices reflect Individual & Family Rates only. Please call for company/organization rates.
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| Area Name |
Capacity |
Electricity |
Grill |
Playground |
1-4 hours
Rental fee |
5-8 hours
Rental fee |
| *Gazebo |
Various |
Yes |
No |
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**$40/$55hr |
Max 6 hours |
| Middle |
Open Area |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
| Stage |
Open Area |
Yes |
Yes |
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$20.00 |
$35.00 |
No reservations are taken for Sundays at the Gazebo only. Useage is based on a first come, first serve basis.
*Gazebo: For capacity, call for information.
** Gazebo Rates: $40/hr - City resident (must live within city limits)
$55/hr - Non-city resident
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Kidsville
Located at: 1225 Pinetree Dr. - (252-639-2912)
Kidsville is a unique multi-level wooden playground with mazes, walkways, balance beams, trampline bridges, a fire pole, slides, a train, ship and much more. This facility may be reserved for any occasion. If you would like to reserve Kidsville, please call the above number. |
Listed below is a detailed grid of what each area this park has to offer. If you have any further questions regarding rental information, please call Parks Administration at: (252) 639-2912.
Prices reflect Individual & Family Rates only. Please call for company/organization rates. |
| Capacity |
Electricity |
Grill |
1-4 Hours
Rental Fee |
5-8 Hours
Rental Fee |
16 |
No |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
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D.E. Henderson Park
Located at: 940 Chapman St.
D.E. Henderson Park is 30 acres big and adjoins Stanley White Recreation Center. The park consists of two shelters with grills and four picnic tables. The surrounding grounds have two lighted regulation size basketball courts, two baseball fields, a soccer field, modular playground, outdoor restroom facility, walking trail, outdoor fitness course and ample parking. |
Listed below is a detailed grid of what each area this park has to offer. If you have any further questions regarding rental information, please call Parks Administration at: (252) 639-2919.
Prices reflect Individual & Family Rates only. Please call for company/organization rates. |
| Area Name |
Capacity |
Electricity |
Grill |
1-4 Hours
Rental Fee |
5-8 Hours
Rental Fee |
| Shelter #1 |
16 |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
| Shelter #2 |
16 |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
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All Shelters
Please note that the below listed pricing is for Individual & Family rates only - please call 252-639-2901 for Company rates.
| Shelter |
Capacity |
Electric |
Grill |
Play-
Ground |
1-4 Hr.
Rental Fee |
5-8 Hr.
Rental Fee |
Glenburnie
Park: |
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| Jaycee |
112 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$25.00 |
$40.00 |
| Lions |
48 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
| Elks |
32 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
| Rotary |
32 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
Lawson
Creek: |
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| Shelter |
72 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
$25.00 |
$40.00 |
| Jack's Island |
Open
area |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
$25.00 |
$40.00 |
| Ft. Totten |
16 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
| Pleasant Hill |
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| Shelter #1 |
56 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
| Shelter #2 |
56 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
| Union Point Park |
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| Gazebo |
Call |
Yes |
No |
No |
*$40/$55/hr |
Max 6 hours |
| Stage |
Open Area |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
$20.00 |
$35.00 |
| No Stage or Gazebo |
Open Area |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
| Kidsville |
16 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
| D.E. Henderson |
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| Shelter #1 |
16 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
| Shelter #2 |
16 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
*Gazebo: Maximum 6 hours per reservation - a minimum of 2 hours between reservation.
No reservations are taken for Sundays at the Gazebo only.
Refunds:
If cancelled: 30 days prior to event: 100%, 15, days piror to event: 50%, 7 days prior to event: No refund.
Note: "Same Day" cancellations, due to severe weather systems (storms, hurricaines, high winds,cold) or facility damaged/closure, will be rescheduled on the first available date of the customer's choice, or fee return in full.
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