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East Shelter

Nestled high on a wooded knoll above the Mississippi River, this open-air shelter provides a picturesque location for your next group picnic. Renting the East Shelter and neighboring West Shelter can expand group capacity to 230 people for large  events. The East Shelter is located at the Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead

Capacity: 80 (40 under roof)

Shelter and restrooms are ​accessible

A picnic shelter with an octagonal roof.

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Host your next gathering at East Shelter at Spring Lake Park Reserve.
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Rental details

Monday-Thursday: $65
Friday-Sunday & holidays: $130

  • Electricity 
  • Drinking fountain/jug filler (In April and October, water may not be available.)
  • Five picnic tables under shelter roof, five picnic tables in nearby grass
  • Charcoal grills - one oversized and one medium-size
  • Restrooms 
  • Fire ring (firewood restrictions)
  • Playground
  • Sand volleyball court

For picnic shelter guidelines, go to the Picnic Shelter General Information page.

For more information, contact:
Dakota County Parks
952-891-7000