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Gordon Harris Park
2400 East Three Bars Drive, Meridian, ID 83642
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About Gordon Harris Park
Gordon Harris Park sits along the Ridenbaugh Canal, and the Diane and Winston Moore Pathway touches the park, so it's an easy stop on a walk or ride. Its roughly 11 acres on East Three Bars Drive in Meridian hold a playground, a multi-use field, a pavilion and restrooms, with parking on site.
Pavilion reservations
Check dates and make your reservation with the official operator. Availability is not shown here.
Gordon Harris Park Picnic ShelterAbout 6 tables
- Operator
- City of Meridian Parks and Recreation
- Reservation address
- 2400 East Three Bars Drive, Meridian, ID 83642
- Seating
- About 6 tables
- Group limit
- 50 people maximum
Seating is not event approval. Nearby fields, playgrounds and parking are shared unless the operator confirms otherwise.
Rental options
Book and pay online in the city's Rec1 catalog (Facility Rentals, then Picnic Shelters; you need an account), phone the parks office at (208) 888-3579, or visit City Hall (33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 206) on weekdays 8-5.
- Check dates
One noon-9pm block
$49.06 listed
Listed prices are not checkout totals. Confirm rental duration, resident eligibility, fees and deposits before paying. Rental times are Mountain time.
Prices here are before Idaho's 6% sales tax, which the booking catalog adds; the city's park pages list tax-included totals (a $61.32 block shows there as $65). Approved cancellations are refunded minus a $5 fee. Kleiner Park's propane griddle (shelters A-1 and B-1) is $100 extra. If a caterer or other business sells or serves alcohol, it needs a permit from the City Clerk's office.
Before booking
- For now this shelter can be booked Monday through Thursday only (the city cites staffing); Friday to Sunday it goes to whoever arrives first.
- For 2026, booking opened February 2 at 9 a.m. for shelter dates April 4 through October 11.
- You pay in full when you book; the city won't hold a date without payment.
- Online bookings need at least five calendar days' notice. By phone or in person, book by 5 p.m. on the third full business day before your date; cancel or reschedule by 5 p.m. before the third business day ahead.
- Most shelters rent in two blocks, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m., or for the full day; between 2 and 4 p.m. crews clean, so nobody may book or occupy the shelter then unless it is booked for the full day. Several neighborhood park shelters rent as one noon-9 p.m. block instead.
- Any shelter without a paid booking is free to use, first come, first served.
- With a paid shelter booking, guests may drink alcohol inside the shelter's footprint only; no permit is needed unless a business is selling or serving it. No glass containers in city parks.
- Online booking isn't allowed for events involving vendors or food trucks, tournaments, leagues, camps, fundraisers, a business serving alcohol, or more than two bounce houses; call the parks office for those.
- Bounce houses are allowed only with a shelter booking, must go up and come down inside the booked time, and water inflatables aren't allowed.
- If bad weather hits during your booking, you can ask for a refund or a new date in the same season by 5 p.m. within five business days after.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon Harris Park
Where is Gordon Harris Park located?
Gordon Harris Park is located at 2400 East Three Bars Drive, Meridian, ID 83642.
What features does Gordon Harris Park have?
Gordon Harris Park includes a pavilion, restrooms, walking trails, and shade.
Are restrooms available at Gordon Harris Park?
Yes, Gordon Harris Park has public restrooms on site. Seasonal closures are common at smaller neighborhood parks, so call ahead in winter if you need confirmation.
Does Gordon Harris Park have walking trails?
Yes, Gordon Harris Park has walking or paved trails — a good option for strollers, dog walks, and casual exercise.
Can I reserve a pavilion at Gordon Harris Park for a birthday or picnic?
Yes. The pavilion reservations section on this page lists the official booking links and listed rental options for Gordon Harris Park. Confirm dates, fees and rules with the operator before you book.
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