Pavilions & Rentals

Renting a Pavilion With Washtenaw County Parks

Pavilions are for use on a rental basis only. Pavilion Applications can be downloaded or mailed upon request. Pavilions are rented on a first come first served basis, and can not be reserved without a completed application and full payment of rental fees (cash/credit).
Numerous picnic tables and grills are located around the general parks for drop-in picnicking.

Application Process

Rental availability begins at midnight October 1 for the following year.

Independence Lake (Whitmore Lake):
Reserve Online
Pavilion Application will be accepted starting the first business day in October at 8:30 a.m. at the park office. Applications can be submitted in-person, by mail, by email ([email protected]) and by fax.
Alcohol Permit (PDF) (beer and wine only) is available upon request for no additional charge and must be completed in advance. Alcohol use is only permitted with a completed alcohol permit on file.

Rolling Hills (Ypsilanti):
Reserve Online
Alcohol permits are included with your online reservation with renter's acknowledgement of alcohol use policies.

For all other rental locations:
Reserve Online

An email confirmation will be sent to you confirming your rental date. If your requested date has already been reserved, we will call you immediately to find an alternative shelter or date.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be submitted in writing, and refunds will only be issued if the space is reserved by another party, minus a $10 processing fee.

Rolling Hills County Park
Independence Lake County Park
Other Park Locations

Pavilion	Location	Capacity	Fee	Location & Features
Great Room: Indoor Restrooms remain available to the public at all times *Not available for rent during winter months	Rolling Hills Park	36 (Indoor) 32 (Patio)	$175 -A $50 cleaning deposit will be charged at the time of rental	• Air-conditioned, indoor meeting space • Variable seating for 36 guests • Vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and scenic views • In warm weather rental includes outdoor patio and grill • Permanent restrooms
Family Unit Unit A Unit B	Rolling Hills Park	8-10	$30	• Picnic grill and 1 picnic table • 2 units available near Prairie Pavilion - a few steps from the parking lot and water park
Prairie	Rolling Hills Park	200	$250	• Group size picnic grill • Located adjacent to large parking area • Very near water park, horseshoe pits, mowed playfield and permanent restrooms
Sunshine	Rolling Hills Park	80	$125	• Group size picnic grill • Located adjacent to large parking area • Very near playground, sand volleyball court, mowed playfield and permanent restrooms
Woodlands	Rolling Hills Park	80	$125	• Located on edge of wood lot overlooking pond • Offers the most privacy of all pavilions • Group size picnic grill • Only a few steps on a paved trail from parking lot

Pavilion	Location	Capacity	Fee	Location & Features
Beach Center	Independence Lake Park	120	$150	• Located at the center of many park activities • Marvelous view of the lake • Short walk to swimming area • Group-size barbecue grill • Electricity • Next to first aid station and modern facilities
Blue Heron Bay Picnic Area	Independence Lake Park	20	$30	• Located next to the Blue Heron Bay, inside the General Park • Direct view of Blue Heron Bay • Ideal for small gatherings & picnics • Is available for a $10.00 discount when rented with another pavilion • Discount only available through paper registration
Gamble Group Center	Independence Lake Park	180	$180	• Oak, Hickory, Maple, and Willow combined to accommodate more people • Located in Blue Heron Bay • Direct view of spray pad area
Independence Woods	Independence Lake Park	90	$100	• Located on the western edge of the park • Very secluded in wooded area • Great view of the lake • Very close to beach center • Group-size barbecue grill • No electricity or running water
Maple or Willow	Independence Lake Park	30	$40	• Located in Blue Heron Bay • Direct view of spray pad area • Ideal for small gatherings
Meadow's Edge	Independence Lake Park	90	$100	• Located on a bluff overlooking the lake a large playground • Group-size barbecue grill • No electricity or running water
Meeting Room	Independence Lake Park	40	$100	• Ideal for small gatherings and birthday parties • The room contains a large screen for presentations, meetings and office retreats • Electricity • Small grill and picnic tables out back to use • Great views of the lake and surrounding wooded area.
Oak or Hickory	Independence Lake Park	60	$70	• Located in Blue Heron Bay • Larger area to accommodate larger groups

Pavilion	Location	Capacity	Weekday Fee	Weekend/ Holiday Fee	Location & Features
Pavilion	Cavanaugh Lake	N/A	N/A	N/A	• Available on a first come, first served basis • May not be rented
Pavilion: Platt Road Entrance Medford Road Entrance	County Farm Park (Ann Arbor)	N/A	N/A	N/A	• Available on a first come, first served basis • May not be rented
Pavilion	Park Lyndon (Lyndon Township)	N/A	N/A	N/A	• Picnic grill • Available on a first come, first served basis • May not be rented
Pavilion	Park Northfield (Northfield Township)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pavilion	Pierce Lake Golf Course (Chelsea)	150	$250	$250	• Available for golf outings only during summer season • Other events subject to season availability
Pavilion or Mill Building	Sharon Mills Park (Sharon Township)	N/A	Starting at $100	Starting at $100	Contact Food Art Catered Affairs, Inc. at 734-222-9098

General Rules Regarding Pavilions

All Pavilions

All pavilions must be vacated 1 hour prior to the park closing.
During emergency weather conditions, the pavilions may be used as shelter for other patrons in the park.
Driving to the pavilions to load or unload is allowed within reason and with permission of the park manager.
There is no parking at the pavilions.
Vehicle entry fee is not included in pavilion rental at Independence Lake and Rolling Hills.
Pets are not allowed at the pavilions.
Parking space is not guaranteed with pavilion rental.

For further information and complete list of rules, please refer to each park's pavilion application.

Rolling Hills

With the exception of the Great Room at the Lodge, the pavilions at Rolling Hills do not have running water or electricity.

Independence Lake

All pavilions located inside Blue Heron Bay are not allowed to have outside food and beverages. Buying food and beverages at the concessions stand inside Blue Heron bay is available.