CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

The reopening of Chelan PUD park amenities, facilities, and services are in alignment with requirements outlined in the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery, signed by Governor Inslee to go into effect on January 11, 2021.

*Please note that these rules and restrictions are subject to change as additional guidance is issued by State and County sources. We ask for you understanding and patience during these challenging times. 

 

Park Shelter Reservations

FIRE BAN

Until further notice, a fire ban has been issued in Chelan PUD parks. Charcoal or wood fires are not allowed. Camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits are allowed. 
More information regarding local fire restrictions can be found here:
Chelan County Public Works
Washington State Parks - Campfire Burn Ban List
Department of Natural Resources - Outdoor Burning Restrictions

Parks with shelters that we reserve are:

  • Beebe Bridge Park - 1 shelter
  • Chelan Falls Park - 1 shelter
  • Chelan Riverwalk Park - 1 shelter and 1 pavilion
  • Chelan Falls Powerhouse Park - 1 shelter (No Power)
  • Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park - 1 shelter
  • Walla Walla Point Park - 2 shelters. Shelter #1 is next to the courts/children’s play area. Shelter #2 is south of #1, surrounded by a large grassy area.
  • Rocky Reach Dam Park - 2 shelters and 1 picnic area
  • The Linden Tree area in Walla Walla Point Park can also be reserved, however, there's no picnic shelter and a limited number of tables available for use.
  • The Wenatchee Riverfront Park has no picnic shelters, but areas available for special events.
  • The Loop Trail is available to reserve in conjunction with special events.

Reserve Park Shelter

Shelter Closures

Reservations at Rocky Reach will be available upon completion of the new Discovery Center. Follow us on Facebook for updates!

Shelter Amenities

  • Parks open at 7 a.m. and close at dusk.
  • Each shelter has eight to ten tables which can seat about eight to ten adults per table.
  • All shelters have electricity, water and sinks except for Chelan Falls Powerhouse shelter, which has only a shelter and tables and Chelan Riverwalk, which has tables but no sink.
  • There are standard size trashcans available. For larger groups, we ask that trash is bagged and placed next to the trash cans.
  • You may bring your own propane grills, but you need to keep them outside of the shelter.
  • There are large barbeque grills outside shelters (except Rocky Reach, Chelan Falls Powerhouse & Chelan Riverwalk) that hold approximately two regular size bags of charcoal.
  • The restrooms are closed at dusk.
  • No alcohol is permitted at any PUD operated parks.    

Making a Reservation

  • There is no charge to reserve a picnic shelter.
  • Reservations are not accepted by phone.
  • For day use only of a shelter, you can use our online reservation system
  • The online reservation system requires an 8 day lead time
  • For Special Events, an Application for Use of Parks is needed. Complete the application and return to the Parks Department.

Mailing address:
Chelan County PUD
Parks Department
PO Box 1231
Wenatchee, WA 98807

For questions contact: Teneille Hatmaker at 509-661-4551