Day Use

General Day Use areas in Barton, Eagle Fern, Feyrer and Metzler Parks are open year round.

Barton Park

Barton Park

dayuse camp boat access fishing hiking

May 1 – Sept. 30

eagle fern park

Eagle Fern Park

day use fishing hiking

May 1–Sept. 30

Feyrer Park

Feyrer Park

day use camping fishing

May 1–Sept. 30

metzler park

Metzler Park

day use camping fish hiking

May 1–Sept. 30

Picnic Area Availability and Reservations

  • There are several picnic areas that are available for reservation May 1 through Sept. 30 at all parks.
  • One sheltered picnic area in each park is reservable Oct 1. through April 30.
  • Reservations must be made a minimum of 3 days and up to one year in advance
  • Unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rental fees payable to the Park Ranger.
  • Parks with reservable picnic areas have a variety of softball, volleyball and horseshoe facilities. Reservations can be made for the softball and volleyball areas at no extra charge.
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited except by permit in reserved areas.
  • Rental fees are due at the time of booking the reservation.
  • Cancelling a picnic area reservation

Fees

Please see our Fees and Fines page.

Other details

  • Parking fees are not included with picnic rentals
  • An Activity Permit is required for each requested item (such as amplified sound or a bouncy house). Proof of insurance is required for items brought in by a third-party vendor.
  • A Caterer Permit is required for caterers/food trucks present and operating on-site. Proof of insurance is required.
  • Sports equipment is available for rent at each park.