Rental Facilities & Park Reservation Forms
To find out about reserving space in one of the parks, including availability and costs, contact the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department Main Office Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by phone at 610-372-8939 or by email at parks@countyofberks.com.
For reservations or questions regarding Camp Joy, weddings or Special Events, please contact Sue Ernst, Special Events Coordinator, at 610-374-2944 ext. 2610 or by email at SErnst@countyofberks.com.
Berks County Parks & Recreation
Attn: Park Reservations
2083 Tulpehocken Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Fax: 610.373.7066
Please be advised that effective September 1, 2011 the Parks and Recreation Department will no longer offer sports equipment (badminton, horseshoes, quoits etc.) with picnic reservations. However, you are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Also, please note that there is now a small fee for reservations at the Gring's Mill Small Pavilion (next to tennis courts).
Standard reservations are taken for April 15th through the 3rd week of October.
Facilities available for Standard reservations include:
Berks Leisure Area - Picnic Areas & Pavilion
Camp Joy
Gring's Mill
Hunsicker's Grove, Mertztown
Kaercher Creek Park, Hamburg
Red Bridge
Camp Joy reservations are taken year-round.
Please be advised that effective September 1, 2011 the Parks and Recreation Department will no longer offer sports equipment (badminton, horseshoes, quoits etc.) with Camp Joy reservations. However, you are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Wedding reservations are scheduled for May 1st through October 1st.
Park areas available for Wedding reservations:
Berks Leisure Area
Heritage Center
Gring's Mill
Hunsicker's Grove, Mertztown
Kaercher Creek Park, Hamburg
Red Bridge
Facilities available for Special Event (including walks, runs, groups of 100+) reservations:
Camp Joy
Gring's Mill
Hunsicker's Grove, Mertztown
Kaercher Creek Park, Hamburg
The Youth Recreation Facility is available to reserve soccer, baseball, and softball fields.
The Leesport Lock House is also available for small group meetings. Call 610-926-5665 for info.