Picnic Rentals

Picnic areas operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for groups of 50 people or less are available for the period from May 1st to September 30th. Please review the guidelines and procedures before proceeding with your reservation.

Guidelines and Park Rules:

Picnic area space is for groups of *50 people or less, with no additional equipment or activities utilized.
Picnic area reservations are full-day only; each space is available from 8am – 8pm.
Picnic area reservations must be made at least seven days in advance of the desired date. (Reservations cannot be made less than seven days. Non reserved areas are first come, first served).
Alcohol, vehicles, and public sales are prohibited at picnic areas.

*For groups over 50 people, click here Special Events Permit

Picnic Area Information:

For the 2024 picnic season, Luther Burbank Park will have one picnic area available for reservation (Area C). None of these spaces are covered by a shelter; all spaces include picnic tables and at least one charcoal grill. More information about these areas can be found here.
- Lurther Burbank Area A will be under construction for sport courts renovations.
- Luther Burbank Meadow (Area B) is currently unavailable to rent for the Luther Burbank Waterfront Renovation and Upgrade.
- Note: Charcoal fires and recreational fires may be banned on public property, including all City parks under the direction of the Fire Marshal, if a burn ban is in effect.
Aubrey Davis Park has one picnic shelter available for reservation. More information about this area can be found here.
Deane's Children's Park has one picnic shelter available for reservation. More information about this area can be found here.
Fees: Each picnic area is $175 per day.
Notification of cancelation should be done as soon as possible by e-mailing rentals@mercerisland.gov. Cancelation notice must be received no later than 7 working days prior to your event to receive a full refund less a $10 administrative fee. Less than 7 work days from the date of the event will not receive any refund. Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.

How to Reserve:

CLICK HERE to check availability and begin the reservation process.
If you do not already have an account with us through the PerfectMind system, you will be prompted to create one prior to making payment.
Once you have made your reservation and processed payment, within 48 hours you will receive an email with a copy of your rental agreement which you must electronically sign and return from that email. At this point, your transaction will be complete.
Bring a copy of your signed rental agreement with you to your picnic or have it easily accessible on your phone. A copy of that day’s schedule will also be posted at the picnic site.

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