Ramsey Park has five picnic areas which have been carved out of the park’s natural woodlands. Three shelters (below) can be reserved.
Inside all shelters are six (6) picnic tables, if you need more then six (6) tables you will need to contact the Redwood Area Community Center at 507-616-7444 during normal business hours. (Please see current rate schedules for picnic table rates)
Shelter Reservations Fees:
Full Day $55.00+ Sales tax
10:00am-10:00pm
Extra Picnic Tables: (Please see current rate schedules for picnic table rates)
Shelter Reservations
The Lower Shelter
The Lower Shelter
The park’s original and largest passive recreation area features the 1930?s W.P.A. Vintage Lower Shelter with its massive timber and granite construction. Nearby activities include a playground structure, ball field, Ramsey Park Zoo and campground/restroom facilities. Unique bridges and pathways to access many varied scenic vistas of Ramsey Falls and Ramsey Creek. The Falls’ area also provides ample picnic space with an open shelter, modern restroom building, and access to some of the park’s most scenic hiking trails.
Zeb Gray Overlook Shelter
Zeb Gray Overlook Shelter
This portion of the park features the unique Zeb Gray Shelter with scenic overlook of the Redwood River and the park’s hogback peninsula. This area also offers a playground structure and access to the waterfall which bears the city’s name. The Falls is spanned by a pedestrian bridge providing a striking view of the Redwood River gorge.
Please note: $150 fee to move picnic tables at Zeb Gray Shelter.
Ramsey Falls Area
Ramsey Falls Area
One of the Park's most popular attractions in the Ramsey Falls' observation area, which utilizes rather unique bridges and pathways to access many unique vistas of Ramsey Falls and Ramsey Creek. The Falls area also provides ample picnic space with an open shelter, modern restroom building, and access to some of the parks' most scenic hiking trails.
Shelter Rules
The following shelter houses (all with electricity with one exception noted below) may be reserved in advance:
- Lower Park Shelter - Ramsey Park
- Falls Shelter - Ramsey Park
- Zeb Gray Shelter - Ramsey Park
(Note: Table removal is $150 from Zeb Gray Shelter)
- Legion Park Shelter - Legion Park
- Westside Shelter - Westside Park (no electricity)
Reservations can be made in advance by obtaining a reservation permit from the Redwood Area Community Center located at 901 Cook Street during normal business hours or online at: www.redwoodareacommunitycenter.com Reservations will be taken from January to mid October of each year, for that year only.
Inside all shelters are six (6) picnic tables, if you need more than six (6) tables you will need to contact the Redwood Area Community Center at 507-616-7444 during normal business hours. (Please see current rate schedule for picnic tables, all picnic tables will be moved by Parks & Recreation Staff). Please do note Westside Shelter will have four (4) picnic tables inside the shelter.
In order to receive a refund of $5 less paid amount + sales tax or reschedule your reservation, notification must be made seven full days before your scheduled date of arrival. No full refunds will be given.
The issuance of a permit does not exempt the permittee or persons using the shelter house from the rules and regulations of the City Code relating to the parks.
WARNING: Any misuse of the permit may result in immediate revocation of the privileges. Violators will be asked to leave shelter houses at the direction of the police or park ranger.
No glass beverage containers are allowed in the parks.
Rental Times & Fees:
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Full Day $55.00 + Sales tax
Refunds or Rescheduling
Refund or Rescheduling
In order to receive a refund or reschedule your reservation, notification must be made seven full days before your scheduled date of arrival. No full refunds will be given. Refunds are the amount paid for reservation less $5.00 + sales tax.