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Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park
1905 Sunnyside Rd., Idaho Falls, ID
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About Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park
Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park, also called Sunnyside Park, spreads across about 22 acres on Sunnyside Road with a ball field, a multi-use field and a tennis court. A playground, a pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms and parking make a long game day easier.
Pavilion reservations
Check dates and make your reservation with the official operator. Availability is not shown here.
Sunnyside Shelter10 tables
- Operator
- City of Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation
- Reservation address
- 1905 E Sunnyside Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
- Seating
- 10 tables
- Group limit
- 100 people maximum
Seating is not event approval. Nearby fields, playgrounds and parking are shared unless the operator confirms otherwise.
Rental options
Pick the shelter in the city's Rec1 catalog and pay by card online (you need an account), or book by phone with the Recreation Center at (208) 612-8580, or in person at 520 Memorial Dr.
- Check dates
Sunnyside Shelter, per day
$110 listed / per day
Listed prices are not checkout totals. Confirm rental duration, resident eligibility, fees and deposits before paying. Rental times are Mountain time.
Sales tax is added to the $110 day rate. Groups over 50 people pay a $50 impact fee, and groups over 100 pay $100. City residents who carry the free Resident Discount Card (issued at the Recreation Center with proof of address and photo ID) get a lower rate, but the city doesn't publish the discounted shelter price.
Before booking
- A standard booking is capped at 100 people; bigger groups go through the Special Events Coordinator at (208) 612-8580.
- Put your setup arrival time and leave time, cleanup included, in the booking notes so the shelter is cleaned before you arrive.
- Ball tournaments may be scheduled in the park during the season; call (208) 612-8580 with questions.
- Shelters are rented April through October. April openings depend on the weather, and a heavy snow year can push them back.
- Bookings for the next season open in November and are taken in the order they come in. You pay in full when you book.
- A shelter nobody has booked is open to anyone, first come, first served. The city only guarantees a cleaning before paid bookings.
- Groups expecting more than 100 people need the city's special event application.
- Alcohol is allowed only in certain city parks, under the city code's park alcohol rules.
- City parks are closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park
Where is Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park located?
Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park is located at 1905 Sunnyside Rd., Idaho Falls, ID.
What features does Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park have?
Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park includes a pavilion, restrooms, tennis courts, and shade.
Are restrooms available at Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park?
Yes, Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park has public restrooms on site. Seasonal closures are common at smaller neighborhood parks, so call ahead in winter if you need confirmation.
Can I reserve a pavilion at Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park for a birthday or picnic?
Yes. The pavilion reservations section on this page lists the official booking links and listed rental options for Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park. Confirm dates, fees and rules with the operator before you book.
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Mel Erickson Sunnyside Park
1905 Sunnyside Rd., Idaho Falls, ID
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