Shelters, Weddings, & Party Venues

German & Hermann Heights Park Reservations

• Reservations available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or 4 to 11 p.m.
• German is an open shelter, while Hermann Heights shelters are enclosed and have doors, windows & screens

Harman Park Reservations

• Reservations available in time slots of 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-4 p.m., 4-7 p.m. or all day
• Year-round temperature controlled building with covered porch area equipped with picnic tables

North Park Lion Shelter Reservations

• Reservations available in time slots of 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-4 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. or all day
• Open air shelter located on the Franklin Street Side of North Park near the splash pad and playground.
• Equipped with 8 picnic tables
• Grill located in adjacent mini shelter

Shelter Reservations

Shelter reservations are being taken for Harman Park, Hermann Heights Park and the Lions Shelter at North Park up to 365 days in advance. For German Park Pavilion and Amphitheater, please call 507-359-8340. Payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellations will be accepted 60-days prior to reservation to receive a refund.

Click here to view availability and reserve shelters online

Or call the Rec Center at 507-359-8347 for shelter availability. 

Wedding Venues

The most popular locations for wedding ceremonies at our facilities are:

• Civic Center
• Community Center
• German Park