Park Facility Reservations

2026 Reservations Now Open

Facility reservations are now being accepted for the 2026 rental season.
Reserve picnic shelters, pavilions, and other park facilities online.

Resident Definition

Your residency status is based on where you pay property taxes.

Resident: Pays property taxes to the City of Prior Lake
Non‑resident: Does not pay property taxes to the City of Prior Lake

Residency status may affect availability, fees, and booking priority.

Reservable Park Facilities

Lakefront Park Enclosed Pavilion

Available year‑round
Reserve online
Accepting reservations through March 31, 2027
Rental Policy

Future dates

New dates released at 9:00 AM on the second Tuesday of each year
2027 release: January 12, 2027

Rental Fees (Per Day)

Residents: Pay property taxes to the City of Prior Lake

Non‑residents: Do not pay property taxes to the City

Mon–Thu: $175 Resident | $350 Non‑resident
Fri–Sun: $350 Resident | $500 Non‑resident

Damage Deposit

$300 deposit required
Due within 7 days
Check only, payable to the City of Prior Lake

Cancellations

14+ days before: Refund minus 10% fee
Less than 14 days: No refund
Cancel online or by email

Canoe/Kayak Storage Rack

Canoe & Kayak Storage Racks

24 seasonal storage racks available
- 12 at Sand Point Beach
- 12 at Watzl’s Beach
Season: April 1–October 11
Top rack height: 72 inches
Available by reservation for a fee

Reservations

Open the second Tuesday of the year for the upcoming season.

Learn more

View the canoe kayak rental policy here. and reserve online.

Kayak

Kop Family Community Garden

Park Shelters

Community Park Shelters

Open‑air picnic shelters are available at select parks.
Some shelters may be reserved for private use for a fee.

Rental locations

Lakefront Park: 2 shelters and the bandshell
Memorial Park: 2 shelters
Sand Point Beach: 2 shelters

Reservations are accepted within the current calendar year.
View the shelter rental policy online.

Rental fees

$100/day Resident
$150/day Non‑resident
Browse available shelters by park online.
All other shelters are free and available first come, first served.

Lakefront Shelter 2

Above is Lakefront Park Shelter 2 near the baseball field.

Seasonal Boat Slips

Day Use Boat Slips

Day‑use boat slips are available at Sand Point Beach and Watzl’s Beach.
Access hours: 5:00 AM–10:00 PM
Use outside park hours is not permitted.

Seasonal Slip Rentals (Watzl’s Beach)

16 seasonal slips available
One slip per household
Slips are assigned to the watercraft listed on the permit
Dock access is secured by a locked gate (renters and City staff only)

Availability

Reservations open on the first business day of each year
Slips are installed each spring after ice‑out, weather and staffing permitting
Renters will be notified by email when slips are ready for use
All boats must be removed by October 11, 2026

Rental Fees

$4,500 Resident
$5,500 Non‑resident

Public Boat Access

The City has two public lake accesses operated by the MN Department of Natural Resources:

Sand Point Beach: 14377 Crest Ave NE
DeWitt Ave: 16800 Dewitte Ave SW

Trailer parking is limited. Some nearby streets restrict or prohibit trailer parking.

Learn More or Reserve

View the full boat slip rental policy
Find details and make a reservation online

FAQs

Can I have a food truck at my event?
Food Trucks are currently permitted in Lakefront Park if they abide by the following regulations:
- All food trucks serving in Prior Lake must register with the City. Trucks will need to provide the City with their current license to serve and insurance information. Please contact the City Clerk for more information, hsimon@priorlakemn.gov or 952-447-9805
- Must know and abide by all State statues, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to food service.
- Must provide own generator to power their truck and water supply.
- Must be parked in a parking lot stall, that is not a handicap stall, and not on any trails/sidewalks, grassy areas in the park and not blocking any parking lot or park entrances.
- Must remove all food packaging related trash from the park.
- If a food truck intends to sell alcohol, they must contact the City Clerk for permit at least 30 days before the event. Please contact the City Clerk for more information, hsimon@priorlakemn.gov or 952-447-9805
Can I have alcohol at my event?

Consumption and display of beer, cider and wine is permitted in the City parks and Park Shelters. No hard liquor is permitted in City parks or Park Shelters. No sale or distribution of alcohol as part of a commercial transaction is permitted in City parks or park shelters except by the holder of a valid liquor license and with prior written approval from the City Manager. All beverages must be served in cans, plastic bottles, or plastic cups only. NO GLASS! Please refer to the City Parks ordinance with any questions.
Can I see inside the building before my event?

Yes. Join us for an upcoming Rental Open House, please RSVP and browse dates on SignUpGenius.

This is a great opportunity to visit the space, take photos, measurements and ask question to help with your event planning.
Does the Pavilion have WiFi and AV equipment?

The facility does have WiFi, the password is posted in the kitchen.

The pavilion has a smart tv with HDMI cables in the main gathering space. Sound is projected from the tv.
How many tables are there?

8 round tables with 5 chairs at each table will be set up upon your arrival. You will find additional round tables and chairs in the mechanical room and banquet tables can be found in the kitchen room.

Total tables and chairs:

10 round tables, 60"

4 banquet tables, 8' long

60 chairs (for indoor use only)

12 square 46" picnic tables under the covered outdoor patio.
What amenities are in the kitchen?

The concession area has a NEW residential fridge with freezer, sinks, plenty of outlets and counter space.
When can I access the building?

Rentals are from 8AM-11:59PM accessing the building out side of your rental date period is prohibited. If you would like to decorate the day before your event, you will need to reserve that date as well.

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