Facility Details

Note:

THIS IS A REQUEST ONLY. YOUR RESERVATION IS NOT CONFIRMED. RECREATION STAFF WILL REACH OUT WITH CONFIRMATION AND COST.
Payment of Fee and Bond due within 1 week of making reservation or reservation will be voided.
Refund Policy - Cancellations made 30 days in advance will receive full refunds minus $10 administration fee. Cancellations within 29 days of event will receive no refund except for bond.

No BALLONS, No tape, pins, glue on any surfaces
In the event of an emergency on the day of the event after hours (weekend and evenings) please contact Public Works 203-385-4084.

2026 SHORT BEACH PICNIC AREA RENTAL FEES

Resident – Mon–Thurs / Fri–Sun & Holidays
All Day Permit

Pavilion #1 – Max 100 People
Mon–Thurs: Fee $100, Security Deposit $100
Fri–Sun & Holidays: Fee $200, Security Deposit $200

Pavilion #2 – 1–50 People
Mon–Thurs: Fee $75, Security Deposit $75
Fri–Sun & Holidays: Fee $100, Security Deposit $100

Pavilion #3 – 1–50 People
Mon–Thurs: Fee $75, Security Deposit $75
Fri–Sun & Holidays: Fee $100, Security Deposit $100

Non-Resident – Mon–Thurs / Fri–Sun & Holidays
All Day Permit
Pavilion #1 – Max 100 People
Mon–Thurs: Fee $350, Security Deposit $350
Fri–Sun & Holidays: Fee $500, Security Deposit $500

Pavilion #2 – 1–50 People
Mon–Thurs: Fee $200, Security Deposit $200
Fri–Sun & Holidays: Fee $350, Security Deposit $350

Pavilion #3 – 1–50 People
Mon–Thurs: Fee $200, Security Deposit $200
Fri–Sun & Holidays: Fee $350, Security Deposit $350


** Cars without stickers and non-residents attending picnics must pay the $40 per car daily fee Monday - Thursday and $55 Friday – Sunday and holidays.
Residents renting a pavilion may purchase up to 15 passes for guests at $10 each.
Non-residents renting a pavilion may purchase up to 15 passes for guests at $20 each.
There are NO refunds for one-day beach passes.