The below listed East Grand Forks park shelters are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Some parks have more than one shelter available. 

Rental Availability: 

• Daily from May 1st through September 30th 
• Parks open daily: 10:00 a.m. – Dusk
• No advanced reservations made until February 1st of the current year.

To Reserve a Park Shelter: 
Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (218)773-8000
or visit the EGF Parks & Recreation office at City Hall Mon.-Fri. from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Park Shelter Amenities

Sherlock Park
Location: South of Hwy 2 on 5th Avenue NW

Shelter 1 (Large Round)

• Power
• Charcoal Grills
• 8 Tables (seats 48)
• Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
• Near Sherlock Forest Playground
• Near EGF Swimming Pool

Shelter 2 (Medium Rectangle) NO POWER
Located down the hill from restroom building

Charcoal grill

• 6 tables (seats 36)
• Bathrooms near shelter
• Near Small Playgound set and Sherlock Forest Playground

Eagle Point Trail Head
Location: 223 1st St SE

Shelter 1 (Medium Rectangle)

• Power
• Charcoal Grills
• 8 Tables (seats 48)
• Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
• Near Soccer fields & playground
• View of Red Lake River
• Access to Greenway Trail

Crestwood Trail Head (O’Leary Park)
Location: Behind VFW Arena (711 3rd St SE)

Shelter 1 (Large Round)

• Power
• Charcoal Grill
• 8 Tables (seats 48)
• Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
• Near Soccer fields & playground
• Access to Greenway Trail

Shelter 2 (Medium Rectangle)

• No Power
• Charcoal grill
• 6 tables (seats 36)
• Bathrooms near shelter
• Near playground set
• Access to Greenway Trail

Nash Park
Location: 22nd Street NW and 10th Avenue NW

Indoor Picnic Facility

• Park features an indoor facility, which is available for rent.
• Building features include:
  • Mens & Women’s bathroom
  • Electricity
  • Tables & Chairs available for rent
  • Near Soccer Fields
  • Near small playground set
  • Near Outdoor Skating Rink
  • For Building availability and rental rates contact Parks & Recreation at (218)773-8000

Griggs Park Trail Head
Location: Hill Street (269 Griggs Place) / near Sacred Hearth Schools

Griggs Park Shelter available for reservation through Sacred Heart Schools.  To reserve, please contact Sacred Heart at (218)773-0230

Shelter 1 (Medium Rectangle)

• Power
• Charcoal grill
• 6 tables (seats 36)
• Bathrooms near shelter
• Access to Greenway Trail

River Heights Trail Head
Location:  River Road & 12th Street NW

River Heights Trail Head is available for reservation through the Red River State Campground.  To Reserve, please contact the Campground office at (218)773-4950.

Shelter 1 (Large Round; near 12th St NW)

• Power
• Charcoal Grill
• 8 Tables (seats 48)
• Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
• Handicap Accessible Fishing Pier across River Rd
• Access to Greenway Trail

Shelter 2 (Large Round; on River Rd)

• Power
• Charcoal Grill
• 8 Tables (seats 48)
• Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
• Handicap Accessible Fishing Pier across River Rd
• Access to Greenway Trail

Please call 218-773-8000 to reserve a shelter. 

You can fill out the application(s) and email them to kboespflug@egf.mn