MORPD does not take picnic reservations from November 1 - February 29 due to unpredictable weather.

Reservations must be made at least seven (7) business days in advance. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance, between the months of March-October. Each shelter rents for $95 per day.

Check for date availability: View Calendar 

FOR GROUP PICNIC RENTALS CONTACT:
Mission Oaks Recreation & Park District Office
3344 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-2810, email to districtoffice2@morpd.com

Ashton Park

4251 Ashton Drive, Sacramento

1. Alder – Under the shade structure near the parking lot with a large barbecue; 4 tables will seat up to 32 people; the site will allow up to 75 people.
2. Redwood – Turf area south of the soccer field; 3 tables (not clustered) will seat up to 24 people; the site will allow up to 75 people.
3. Hackberry – Shade shelter between restrooms and soccer field; 4 tables will seat up to 32 people; the site will allow up to 75 people.

Eastern Oak Park

3127 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento

1. Maple - Shade structure closest to the parking lot with a barbecue; 3 tables will seat up to 24-30 people; the site will allow up to 75 people.
2. Magnolia - Shade structure farthest from the parking lot with a barbecue; 3 tables will seat up to 24-30 people; the site will allow up to 75 people. 

Mission North Park

3344 Mission Avenue, Carmichael

1. Oak – North of the playground; 3 small tables will seat up to 18 people; the site will allow up to 75 people.
2. Camphor – Shade shelter next to the playground; 2 adult and 2 children’s tables will seat up to 20 people; the site will allow up to 75 people.

Gibbons Park

4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael

1. Liquidambar – Shade shelter next to the restroom; 5 tables will seat up to 40 people; the site will allow up to 75 people.
2. Sycamore – Decomposed granite area; 6 tables with large barbecue and buffet table.  Tables will seat up to 48 people; the site will allow up to 100 people.

Swanston Park

2350 Northrop Drive, Sacramento

1. Walnut – Shade shelter south of the playground with a barbecue; 2 tables will seat up to 16 people; the site will allow up to 50 people.
2. Holly Oak – Shade shelter west of the play area near tennis courts; 2 tables will seat up to 16 people; the site will allow up to 50 people.
3. Aristocrat – Shade shelter north of the basketball courts with a barbecue; 4 tables will seat up to 32 people; the site will allow up to 75 people.

The Swanston Spray Ground is not available for rent. You and your guests are welcome to enjoy the spray ground when you rent a picnic area at Swanston Park; however, we are unable to allow exclusive use. The spray ground is a public amenity that operates on a programmed schedule that is posted in the park, as well as online. To ensure that the spray ground will be operating during your rental, check the hours posted on the Outdoor Facilities page.
* When not reserved, these areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis.