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Oxbow picnic reservations
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Enjoy your next company picnic or family gathering in a reservable picnic area at Oxbow Regional Park.
Reservations for 2010
You can reserve a picnic area at Oxbow for 2010 beginning Oct. 1, 2009. Call 503-665-4995 and leave a message. Requests are taken in the order received.
Thinking of having a gathering at Metro's Oxbow Regional Park? To find the perfect spot for your group, consider the following questions:
- How large is your group?
- Do you want a simple group of tables under the trees, an area with a canopy or a wooden shelter?
- Do you want to be able to drink alcohol? View alcohol policy below
- Do you want to hire a professional caterer or entertainer? View catering and amusement options below
Take a look at the information below to see which areas fit your needs. Then choose some possible dates for your event and call Sue Lowe at 503-665-4995 or send e-mail to susan.lowe@oregonmetro.gov to check availability.
Reservable picnic areas
Each reservable area includes shelter, tables, large barbecue, horseshoe pit, potable water, pit or flush toilets, parking area and turfed play area. Electricity is not available.
Note: In addition to the reservation fees, there is a park entry fee of $5 per motorized vehicle and $7 per bus on all days.
Area A – Alder Shelter
- parking adjacent to the shelter
- large turfed area for games
- trail leading down to the Sandy River
- playground within short walking distance
- 22' x 62' open air shelter with concrete floor
- up to 300 people; seating under shelter for 148 people
- $280 fee
Area B – Beaver Shelter
- playground within short walking distance
- large turfed area for games
- no direct river access
- 22' x 22' open air shelter with concrete floor up to 60 people; seating under shelter for 56
- $170 fee
Area C – Coho Shelter
- playground within short walking distance
- small turfed area for games
- no direct river access
- semi-secluded 22' x 38' open air shelter with concrete floor
- up to 150 people; seating under shelter for 96
- $215 fee
Area D – Dragonfly Shelter
- secluded picnic site with private access drive
- adjacent parking limited to 25 vehicles; additional parking nearby
- located just downstream from the boat ramp
- trail to the Sandy River
- small turfed area for games
- 24' x 40' open air shelter with concrete floor
- up to 100 people; seating under shelter for 64
- $260 fee
Area E – Eagle Shelter
- large turfed area for games
- no direct river access
- 24' x 40' open air shelter with concrete floor
- up to 100 people; seating under shelter for 64
- $260 fee
Weekday and off-season rentals
The prices listed above are for weekends between May 15 and Oct. 30. Non-holiday weekdays between May 15 and Oct. 30 are available at a 20% discount. All days from Nov. 1 through May 14 are available at 50% of full price.
Alcohol
Alcohol is allowed by permit only. For more information, call Sue Lowe at 503-665-4995 or send e-mail to susan.lowe@oregonmetro.gov.
Catering
You are welcome to have your event catered by one of the companies on the approved catering list as long as you and your caterer do not sell food or beverages on park property...View approved caterers
Amusements
You are welcome to have amusements at your event (e.g. clowns, inflatable games, etc.) provided by one of the companies on the approved amusement providers list...View approved amusement providers
Special uses
The reservation office has information available regarding special use permits, which may be required for dunk tanks, caterers, clowns or other special attractions. Other special arrangements must be approved by the Oxbow Park supervisor prior to the event date. In most cases, fees are not required for special use permits. However, a security deposit may apply depending on the type of event. Charcoal briquettes used in permanent park barbecue or wood ashes in fire pits should be left for disposal by park attendant.
Cleaning up after your event
Litter and garbage (including candy wrappers, cigarette butts, bottle caps, etc.) should be picked up and bagged or put into garbage cans at the end of the day. Sweeping or hosing of the shelter will not be required unless there are major accumulations of dirt or spilled liquids/foods. The permit holder will be charged for any damage to park facility rented or for any cleaning of litter, garbage or major accumulation of dirt or spilled liquids or foods.