Pick your perfect spot—San Marcos has 23 reservable picnic shelters across 13 parks, ready for birthdays, BBQs, and get-togethers. Reservations are required for groups of 25 or more and for parties with an inflatable or a pony/petting zoo. Smaller groups can still reserve a shelter or enjoy picnic areas on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shelters may be reserved online at least 8 days in advance or in person at the Parks & Recreation office at least 4 days in advance. Full payment is due at the time of booking.
Peak season 4 hours $82 | Peak season full day $124 | Non-peak full day $82
Peak season 4 hours $103 | Peak season full day $155 | Non-peak full day $103
Connors Park Discovery Lake / Lakeview Park Double Peak Park Hollandia Park Las Abejas Park San Elijo Park Sunset Park Walnut Grove Park Woodland Park
Peak season 4 hours $129 | Peak season full day $191 | Non-peak full day $129
San Elijo Park Sunset Park Walnut Grove Park Woodland Park
Get inspired and choose a location that fits your event. While you browse, be sure to:
Log in to ActiveNet to begin your reservation. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one. Reserve online
Choose the park and picnic shelter you’d like to reserve. Keep in mind:
Select your preferred date and enter the number of attendees. Available dates will appear in blue.
Complete your event information, including event name and type. Then:
After payment, you will receive a receipt by email and your reservation will appear in your ActiveNet account. You can also expect a follow-up email the week of your reservation.
Email us for assistance or reserve in person at the San Marcos Community Center front desk.
Parks and Recreation 760-744-9000, ext. 3500 parksandrec@sanmarcosca.gov
Park shelters(PDF, 16MB) Park aerials(PDF, 2MB) Application(PDF, 353KB) Solicitud(PDF, 387KB) Splash pad and park hours(PDF, 141KB) Policies & approved vendor list
Reserve online