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Reserving Picnic Facilities
Overview
The City of Bowie offers several sheltered and non-sheltered rentable picnic facilities. Each site has a maximum capacity for attendees and an associated rental fee. Rental fees are based on the status of residency of the renter and the facility or area being rented. The individual who rents the facility (the person to whom the permit is issued, aka the "Permit Holder") will be legally responsible for the group and their actions and must remain on site for the entire duration of the event. Consumption of alcohol is by permit only and may only be consumed at the picnic facility or area.
Please Note:
- The City does not offer any indoor picnic facilities.
- Picnic pavilions are covered and can provide some shelter from weather.
- Non-sheltered picnic facilities (family areas and group areas) do not offer any protection from rain. The City cannot provide rescheduled dates or refunds when an event is canceled due to inclement weather.
Offerings
Family Areas
Non-sheltered, accommodate less than 25 persons, available on a first-come first-served basis to groups of 25 or less. Each area contains at least one table; some areas offer a grill, but not all.
Group Areas
Group Areas 5, 6, 8
- Non-sheltered, accommodate up to 32 persons, can be reserved.
- Contains 4 tables; 2 grills
Group Areas 3, 4, 7
- Non-sheltered, accommodate up to 48 persons, can be reserved
- Contains 6 tables; 2-3 grills
Picnic Pavilions
Allen Pond Park - East Pavilion + West Pavilion
- Sheltered, accommodate up to 80 persons
- Contains 10 tables; 2 grills
- Electricity available
Whitemarsh Park Pavilion
- Sheltered, accommodate up to 150 persons
- Contains 10 tables; 2 grills
- Electricity not available
Allen Pond Picnic Map
(Click image to view full size map)
Rental Fees
Resident Rental Fee | Resident Security Deposit | Non-Resident Rental Fee | Non-Resident Security Deposit | |
Pavilion | $150 | $150 | $350 | $350 |
Group Area 3, 4, 7 | $100 | $100 | $250 | $250 |
Group Area 5, 6, 8 | $75 | $75 | $200 | $200 |
Electricity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Pavilion Alcohol Permit | $200 | $200 | $400 | $200 |
Group Area Alcohol Permit | $100 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
The rental fees for picnic areas (Pavilions and Group Areas) are based on Bowie residency and the area that is being rented:
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Placing a Reservation
Please read our detailed instructions on How to Make a Picnic Reservation, then visit our Parks Reservation website to check picnic area availability and book your reservation. Once there, click on Reserve a Picnic Site - Facilities.