Shelter | Pavilion Reservations


Shelters & Pavilions


The Town of Lyons has three shelters/pavilions in LaVern M. Johnson Park available for rentals:
The Quarry Shelter/Pavilion, the St. Vrain Shelter/Pavilion,  and the WPA Shelter/Pavilion.

In addition, we also have two areas for group rentals in Bohn Park.  
Bohn Park  has the Riverside Picnic Area (which is a group picnic area) and  the  Bohn Shelter available to rent. 

Please review the Shelter and Pavilion Rentals FAQ’s

If you are looking for picnic table reservations only for either LaVern M Johnson Park or Bohn Park, you may make reservations directly via ReserveAmerica.com.

Riverside Picnic Area - Bohn Park

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Bohn Shelter - Bohn Park

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Quarry Shelter- LaVern M Johnson Park

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St. Vrain Shelter - LaVern M Johnson Park

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WPA Shelter - LaVern M Johnson Park

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To Reserve a Shelter:

Shelter and pavilion facility rentals can be reserved online, through the online registration website

  1. Please review each shelters’ availability via the online calendar. If the date is available, you will see a green RESERVE button. Add it to your cart.
    Quarry Shelter Calendar
    St Vrain Shelter/Pavilion Calendar
    WPA Shelter/Pavilion Calendar
    Bohn Park Pavilion Calendar
    Bohn Park Riverside Picnic Area Calendar
  2. Next, create an account online to reserve the shelter and pay for your reservation.
  3. Once you’ve created your account, select the date/time for your reservation, and finish processing your shopping cart.

LaVern M Johnson Park Shelter Locations

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Shelter/Pavilions and Group Picnic Areas Rental Fees

  Lyons Resident
Peak Season
(May 1 - Sep 30)
Lyons Resident
Off Season
(Oct 1- Apr 30)
Non-Resident
Peak Season
(May 1 - Sep 30)
Non-Resident
Off Season
(Oct 1 - Apr 30)
Quarry Shelter (LMJ Park)
Max Capacity:  50
1/2 day: $60
Full day: $90
1/2 day: $45
Full day: $65
1/2 day: $120
Full day: $180
1/2 day: $75
Full day: $120
St. Vrain Shelter (LMJ Park)
Max Capacity:  50
1/2 day: $60
Full day: $90
1/2 day: $45
Full day: $70
1/2 day: $120
Full day: $200
1/2 day: $70
Full day: $125
WPA Shelter (LMJ Park)
Max Capacity:  80
1/2 day: $75
Full day: $130
1/2 day: $55
Full day: $95
1/2 day: $150
Full day: $260
1/2 day: $100
Full day: $200
Bohn Shelter (Bohn Park)
Max Capacity: 80
1/2 day: $75
Full day: $125
1/2 day: $60
Full day: $100
1/2 day: $125
Full day: $240
1/2 day: $100
Full day: $190
Riverside Picnic Area (Bohn Park)
Max Capacity: 30
1/2 day: $30
Full day: $50
1/2 day: $25
Full day: $45
1/2 day: $40
Full day: $60
1/2 day: $35
Full day: $55
  • Half-day time rental reservations are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Full-day rentals are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • An additional $25.00 per hour fee for staff time may apply: restrooms cleaning, cleanup & miscellaneous impacts. If applicable, you will be contacted directly by a staff member, following your reservation. 
  • Access to electricity (120-volt power outlets) is included with all shelter rentals.
  • The Riverside Picnic Area includes a large grill with 3 picnic tables, but there is no shade coverage or protection from weather.

Deposit

  • A $100.00 deposit is required for all shelters.  A $50.00 deposit is required for the Riverside Picnic Area.  
  • A $50.00 fee is added for groups that exceed the maximum occupancy.  Prior approval is required. 
  • All deposits are held by the own of Lyons until the date of the event. All deposits are fully refundable, as long as the user(s) has complied with the terms outlined in the Town of Lyons Facilities Rental and Use Agreement and the facility meets post-event inspection standards. 

Cancellation: Request for shelter/pavilion cancellation  must be received 30 days prior to reservation to receive a full refund. If cancellation is between 7 and 30 days, the amount to be refunded will be pro-rated based on date of cancellation. Less than 7 days notice, there are no refunds with the exception of the deposit fee which will always be refunded if there is a cancellation. Weather is at the renter’s risk. No refunds due to weather. Contact parks and recreation with issues at 303-823-8250. 

 Further charges may be applied depending on actual damage or cleanliness of the facility.

**Please note that the Town of Lyons relies on the user(s) to estimate group size as accurately as possible. The Park Hosts will also be monitoring group size, among other things, the day of the event. If it is found that the user’s estimation of group size was considerably low when making the reservation, a portion of the damage deposit may be withheld to recover the difference. Please provide all information as accurately as possible so that we may serve you better.

Payment is made via credit card using the online payment system.