Picnic Shelters

Three picnic shelters are available to rent. All shelters are covered and provide electricity, picnic tables, and a grill. Shelter 1 also provides a sink. 

Shelters are available for rent in half-day (8:30am-2:00pm OR 2:30pm-dusk) or full-day increments. The following table shows the rental fees for each shelter; additional fees may be assessed depending on the use required and any damages which may occur during use.

Shelters must be reserved at least five (5) business days prior to the requested rental date. Applications submitted less than 30 days before the requested reservation date must include payment in the form of certified funds or cash. Rentals which will be paid via personal check must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the requested reservation date to verify the availability of funds. Conservation Division office staff will notify you of the availability of the requested shelter in writing or by phone. 

Refunds for cancellations will be made per the following guidelines:

• 10% of the total rental fee will be charged for all cancellations made at least (30) days prior to the scheduled rental date.
• 50% of the total rental fee will be charged for all cancelations made 29 days or less to the scheduled rental date.

Additional rules and regulations pertaining to picnic shelter rental are defined in the Public Request for Use of a Facility Form. To reserve a picnic shelter, complete this Public Request for Use of a Facility Form (including, if applicable, the Vendor Information Form on page 7) and return it, with payment, to the Conservation Division office. Hard copies of these forms can be obtained by calling the Conservation Division at (803) 250-9961 between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday, excluding County holidays. Applications should be submitted to: 

Conservation Division, Attn: Quinton Epps
US Mail: 2020 Hampton St, RM 3063A, Columbia, SC 29204
E-mail: Epps.Quinton@richlandcountysc.gov
Fax: (803) 576-2088