Shelter Reservations
All shelters are available to reserve
- Between 7:00am and 10:00pm
- First-come, first-served
Winter 2024-2025 shelter reservations (September 16 – April 14) are now open.
Reservations for the Summer 2025 (April 15 – September 15) will open on Monday, January 27, at 8:00 a.m.
Reservations are accepted:
- On a first-come, first-served basis
- At least three (3) days prior to date of shelter use
- Online, in-person, emailed, by mail, or fax
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 155 S. Seward St., Juneau, AK 99801
Fax: 907.586.4589
Rental fees are due at the time of reservation.
- Summer (April 15 – September 15): $30/hour + tax*
- Winter (September 16 – March 31): $25/hour + tax*
*The winter shelter rate is lower due to reduced maintenance. Maintenance will vary depending on weather and staff availability. Rates effective 1.1.2023.
Credit or refunds will only be given if notification is received at least seven days prior to the reserved date.
- No service charge for a reschedule
- $10 service charge for refunds
Reschedules must be requested at least one (1) business day prior to the reserved date.
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Badminton, bocce ball, corn hole bags, croquet, horseshoes and volleyballs are available to rent with a shelter reservation.
AMPLIFIED SOUND
- Live bands, speaker systems, and bullhorns are authorized by special permit only and must be approved by the director. An amplified sound permit is NOT needed for cellphones or portable handheld speakers.
FIRES IN PARKS
- Per CBJ Code 67.01.090 (j) Fires. No person shall make or assist in making any fire within fifty feet of any building or other improvement except in established fireplaces or barbecue pits, and no person shall allow a fire to burn in a manner dangerous to persons or property or to be left unattended.
- Per Park Policy: No fires are allowed above the ‘logline’ at Savikko.
VENDING POLICY
If you are using a vendor at CBJ Parksite for catering or entertainment, that vendor must have a valid CBJ vending permit displayed on site at your event. They are subject to JPD ticketing of violations. Contact Parks & Recreation Administrative Office for details at 586-5226. Vending Permit Applications are available in the forms section above.
MISUSE OF FACILITY
- Misuse of the facility or failure to conform to the rules will be sufficient reason for denying future facility rental.
REMINDER!
No glass containers in any park.
Auke Lake Wayside Park
The Auke Lake Wayside shelter is located off the parking lot of Auke Lake at 10680-10998 Glacier Highway. Auke Lake Wayside Park features a boat launch and a winding 1.2-mile interpretive trail through the woods.
Shelter Features:
- 1 table
- Onsite parking
- Capacity 15-20 people
Channel Wayside
Channel Wayside Park offers stunning views of the Gastineau Channel with walking access down to the water and restrooms nearby. The Channel Wayside Park and shelter are located at 3001-3141 Channel Drive.
Shelter Features:
- 2 tables
- Grill
- Onsite parking
- Capacity 25-30 people
Fish Creek Park
Parks & Recreation’s newest shelter at Fish Creek Park is the first one on North Douglas. It has one picnic table and is available on a first come, first served basis until winter reservations open in fall 2024. An accessible trail and grill will be added soon. The Fish Creek Park and shelter are located at 11100 North Douglas Highway.
Shelter Features:
- 1 table
- Onsite parking
- Capacity 15-20 people
John Caouette Memorial Cabin at Twin Lakes
A beautiful cabin sitting on the southern shore of Twin Lakes, the John Caouette Memorial Cabin is ideal for intimate gatherings year-round. A public fishing dock and restrooms (April-September) are a short walk away. The Caouette Cabin is only available for one reservation per day. In the winter when the cabin is not rented, it is open to the public as a warming shelter for ice skaters once the lake freezes over.
Shelter Features:
- Benches inside
- 2 tables outside
- Electricity
- On-site parking
- Capacity 15-20 people