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Reserve a Lane County park picnic shelter or event area

Reserve a Lane County park picnic area and obtain a Special Use Permit for a special event.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Choose an area and reserve itCheck amenities on the reservation page. For a special event, reserve the shelter and complete the Special Use Permit; contact the office for Camp Lane.
  2. Ask about insuranceCamp Lane requires insurance, and other events may also require it. Contact Parks at 541-682-2000 before relying on a reservation alone.
  3. Read cancellation and use rulesReview cancellation terms before payment. Reservation fees are nonrefundable; fewer than four days’ notice gets no refund or voucher. Habitable inflatables such as bounce houses are prohibited.

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