Pavilion Rentals

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Picnic pavilions are available for public use and enjoyment year-round at numerous Fairfax City parks and are available on a first come, first served basis unless a permitted reservation is scheduled at the time.

Reservations may be placed on a first come, first served basis due to limited availability, and require payment of all applicable rental fees at the time of reservation in order to secure a permit. Please Note: Reservations cannot be placed over the phone.

Rentals of park picnic pavilions include private, permitted use of:

Pavilion
Picnic tables located within pavilion _{Relocation or removal of picnic tables prohibited}
Nearest outdoor park grill _{Charcoal and supplies not provided}
Nearest trash receptacle _{Trash too large to fit inside the receptacles provided is the responsibility of the renter for removal and proper disposal}

Electricity is not available at park pavilions at this time.

Pavilion Hours

Daily (Monday through Sunday)
8am - 1pm and 2p - 7p
Full Day rental available with purchase of both AM and PM blocks

Rental Process

Choose Pavilion
Check Availability (We do not allow reservations within 4 days of paperwork submission)
Submit a Written Application with Payment or use our online ActiveNet system to reserve directly
Submit Requirements for Special Rental Add-ons
Receive Permit

Permit holders must comply with all the Parks Rules and Regulations. Please email questions to parksrec@fairfaxva.gov.

Pavilions for Rent

Please use the information and links below to view the picnic pavilions available for rent at our parks.

Kutner Park Pavilion
	Amenities: Pavilion Size: Small Capacity: 40 Picnic Tables: 4 Bathrooms: Portable Rental Fees: A set 5 hour AM or PM Time Block -Small Pavilions: $75 AM Block: 8a-1p; PM Block 2p-7p. No Changes allowed. Renters of both period blocks rents the full day with no mid-day break

Providence Park Pavilion
	Amenities: Pavilion Size: Large Capacity: 60 Picnic Tables: 8 Bathrooms: Portable Rental Fees: A set 5 hour AM or PM Time Block -Large Pavilions: $100 AM Block: 8a-1p; PM Block 2p-7p. No Changes allowed. Renters of both period blocks rents the full day with no mid-day break

Ratcliffe Park Pavilion
	Amenities: Pavilion Size: Small Capacity: 40 Picnic Tables: 4 Bathrooms: Portable Rental Fees: A set 5 hour AM or PM Time Block -Small Pavilions: $75 AM Block: 8a-1p; PM Block 2p-7p. No Changes allowed. Renters of both period blocks rents the full day with no mid-day break

Van Dyck Park Lower Pavilion
	Amenities: Pavilion Size: Small Capacity: 40 Picnic Tables: 4 Bathrooms: Throne Smart Toilet Rental Fees: A set 5 hour AM or PM Time Block -Small Pavilions: $75 AM Block: 8a-1p; PM Block 2p-7p. No Changes allowed. Renters of both period blocks rents the full day with no mid-day break

Van Dyck Park Upper Pavilion
	Amenities: Pavilion Size: Large Capacity: 60 Picnic Tables: 8 Bathrooms: Throne Smart Toilet Rental Fees: A set 5 hour AM or PM Time Block -Large Pavilions: $100 AM Block: 8a-1p; PM Block 2p-7p. No Changes allowed. Renters of both period blocks rents the full day with no mid-day break

Westmore Park Pavilion
	Amenities: Pavilion Size: Small Capacity: 40 Picnic Tables: 4 Bathrooms: none available Rental Fees: A set 5 hour AM or PM Time Block -Small Pavilions: $75 AM Block: 8a-1p; PM Block 2p-7p. No Changes allowed. Renters of both period blocks rents the full day with no mid-day break

Refund and Cancellation Policies

Cancellation and refund options are dependent on the amount of time between the notice of intent to cancel or reschedule provided and the date of the rental. Notice must be provided in advance in order to be considered.

Please email notices of intent to cancel or reschedule pavilion rental permits to parksrec@fairfaxva.gov.

Please Note: Due to the picnic pavilions being sheltered outdoor facilities, we understand poor weather can affect their use, however we will only grant refunds due to severe weather. Please see our policy below.

Available Options

Reschedule - Provide notice 1 or more days (24 hours or more) in advance to reschedule rental for a later date (subject to availability) with no penalty.
Cancel and Obtain Refund - If notice is provided 7 days or more prior to the reserved date, you will obtain a full refund. If notice is provided less than 7 days from the reserved date, you will obtain a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. If paid by cash or check, it will take up to 6 weeks for the money to mailed via check. If paid by card, it will take 3-5 business days to return to your card.

Requirements for Special Add-Ons

Special Add-Ons

Picnic pavilion rentals may include requests for special add-ons (personally owned or hired) - limited to one per pavilion rental - provided that any and all requirements are submitted and that no Park Rules or City Code ordinances are violated. Approved requests for special add-ons are meant for private use by the renting party only and are not to be open to the public.

Failure to provide the requirements may result in denial of a permit and future ability to rent Fairfax City recreational facilities.

Bounce Houses or Moon Bounces - One (1) Per Rental Permit - Provide an original Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the City of Fairfax for at least the duration of the pavilion rental. Equipment to operate and secure inflatable amusement devices is the sole responsibility of the applicant and/or device provider.

If use of a park athletic field is required for the addition of a bounce house or moon bounce, an Athletic Field/Gymnasium Use permit will be required and subject to approval by the Athletics Division. Please visit our Athletic Services webpage for more information regarding the use of athletic fields and gymnasiums.