Picnic Areas

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
703-324-8732 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105
Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
Morgan Chapin
Picnic Reservation Coordinator

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Clemyjontri Park Reservable Areas

Picnic Reservations

Thank you for your interest in a Fairfax County Park Authority park for your picnic! We are proud of our parks and are confident that you will enjoy your day. Keep in mind sites are in great demand, so make your reservation early.

To make a reservation, please book online, fill out the web form, or submit an application. Once payment is received, a Sales Receipt (Picnic Permit) will be issued by email.  

  1. Book Online: For immediate permitting of select facilities and timeslots (available for rentals 10 or more days in advance)
    • Note: Special Requests may take additional time for the approval process. For rentals with no additional requests or issues, final permits will be issued 7-10 business days in advance of the reservation date.
  2. Web Application:  Please fill out the web form, this request will be sent directly to the Picnics Department. 
    • Note: Do NOT include payment information – once the form is received and reviewed you will be contacted to confirm availability, to collect payment information, and complete the reservation process.
  3. Download and complete the Picnic Area/Picnic Shelter Application and submit one of the following ways along with the appropriate payment.
    • Mail: FCPA Picnic Department – 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
      • Note: Do NOT mail cash payments; checks can be made out to "FCPA Picnics"
    • In person: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500  
      • Note: Contact us in advance for updated office hours and staff availability.
    • Fax: 703-653-6672 
      • Note: Please include payment information on faxed applications.

Web Forms or Applications may take up to 3-5 business days to process. Without a Sales Receipt (Picnic Permit) the reservation is not confirmed. The Picnic Department does not accept reservations over the phone. The Picnic Department stops accepting applications for the upcoming weekend Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

Clemyjontri Shelter

 Clemyjontri Shelter

Seating Capacity: 33
Maximum Capacity: 60
Tables: 6 (Exact amount may vary)
Grilling is Prohibited
Electricity: No
Full Day*: $190
Half Day**: $145
2-hr Time slot***: $110

 

AMPLIFIED SOUND AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

Food Truck may be permitted at this site.

 
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*Full day reservations available, Tuesday after Labor Day weekend through Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend, 9:00 a.m. – Sunset (Full Day Small Shelter #SHEL). Rental fee is per day, single use rate.
**Half day reservations available, Tuesday after Labor Day weekend through Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Half Day Small Shelter #S-AM) or 3:30 p.m. – Sunset (Half Day Small Shelter #S-PM). Rental fee is per half day, single use rate. TIME SLOTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE.
*** Two-hour time slot reservations available, Friday before Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Two-Hour Small Shelter DU #S9); 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Shelter DU #S11); 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Shelter DU #S2); or 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Shelter DU #S4). Rental Fee is per 2-hour time slot, single rate use. TIME SLOTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE.


Clemyjontri Canopy A

Clemyjontri Canopy

Seating Capacity: 33
Maximum Capacity: 40
Tables: 6 (Exact amount may vary)
Grilling is Prohibited

Electricity: No
Full Day*: $145
Half Day**: $115
2-hr Timeslot***: $100

AMPLIFIED SOUND AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

Food Truck may be permitted at this site.

Please Note: This structure is designed to provide shade, not shelter from rain. If it rains and you are underneath, you will get wet!

 

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*Full Day reservations available, Tuesday after Labor Day weekend through Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend, 9:00 a.m. – Sunset (Full Day Small Canopy #A). Rental fee is per day, single use rate.
**Half Day reservations available, Tuesday after Labor Day weekend through Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Half Day Small Canopy #A-AM) or 3:30 p.m. – Sunset (Half Day Small Canopy #A-PM). Rental fee is per half day, single use rate. TIME SLOTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE.
*** 2-hour time slot reservations available, Friday before Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Two-Hour Small Canopy #A9); 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Canopy #A11); 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Canopy #A2); or 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Canopy #A4). Rental Fee is per 2-hour time slot, single rate use. TIME SLOTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE.


Clemyjontri Canopy B

Clemyjontri Shade Canopy

Seating Capacity: 24
Maximum Capacity: 30
Tables: 3 (Exact amount may vary)
Grilling is Prohibited
Electricity: No
Full Day*: $145
Half Day**: $115
2-hr Timeslot***: $100

 

AMPLIFIED SOUND AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

Food Truck may be permitted at this site.

Please Note: This structure is designed to provide shade, not shelter from rain. If it rains and you are underneath, you will get wet!

 
Click for Availability Calendar

*Full Day reservations available, Tuesday after Labor Day weekend through Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend, 9:00 a.m. – Sunset (Full Day Small Canopy #B). Rental fee is per day, single use rate.
**Half Day reservations available, Tuesday after Labor Day weekend through Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Half Day Small Canopy #B-AM) or 3:30 p.m. – Sunset (Half Day Small Canopy #B-PM). Rental fee is per half day, single use rate. TIME SLOTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE.
*** 2-hour time slot reservations available, Friday before Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Two-Hour Small Canopy DU #B9); 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Shelter DU #B11); 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Shelter DU #B2); or 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Two-Hour Small Shelter DU #B4). Rental Fee is per 2-hour time slot, single rate use. TIME SLOTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE.

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