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Park Shelter Inormation

The 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 a.m. to Dusk
  • No advanced reservations made until February 1st of the current year.

To Reserve a Park Shelter: 

Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 218-773-8000 or visit the East Grand Forks Parks and Recreation office at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Complete a Park Shelter Reservation application.

Park Shelter Amenities

Sherlock Park

Location: South of Highway 2 on 5th Avenue NW

Shelter 1 (Large Round)

  • Power
  • Charcoal Grills
  • 8 Tables (seats 48)
  • Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
  • Adjacent to Sherlock Forest Playground and East Grand Forks Swimming Pool

Shelter 2 (Medium Rectangle)

Located down the hill from restroom building

  • Power
  • Charcoal grill
  • 6 tables (seats 36)
  • Bathrooms near shelter
  • Adjacent to Sherlock Forest Playground and East Grand Forks Swimming Pool

Eagle Point Trail Head

Location: 223 1st Street SE

Shelter 1 (Medium Rectangle)

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

O’Leary Park (Crestwood Trail Head)

Location: Behind Veterans of Foreign War Arena (711 3rd Street SE)

Shelter 1 (Large Round)

  • Power
  • Charcoal Grill
  • 8 Tables (seats 48)
  • Bathrooms near shelter (open daily)
  • Near Soccer fields and 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 and Women’s bathroom
    • Electricity
    • Tables and Chairs available for rent
    • Near small playground set
    • Near Outdoor Skating Rink
    • For Building availability and rental rates contact Parks and 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 and 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 Road
  • Access to Greenway Trail

Shelter 2 (Large Round; on River Road)

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

Alcohol Permit Application

Email completed application to [email protected].
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