Picnic Shelter Raffle

To ensure fair access, a randomized online raffle is held for weekend picnic shelter reservations at the two-month mark.

After each raffle, any remaining availability is released on a first-come, first-served basis.

The raffle is open to Lakewood residents only. Proof of residency is required.

Jump to the 2026 raffle schedule

How to enter the raffle

• Find your preferred reservation weekend in the schedule below.
• Submit your entry form between the raffle opening and closing dates listed for that weekend.
• Raffles open on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and close the following Sunday at 11 p.m.
• Winners are notified on the next business day after the raffle closes.
• Some dates or facilities may be excluded or adjusted due to holidays, city events or existing partnerships.

Enter the picnic shelter facility raffle

For help with the entry form, questions or accommodation requests, contact AccessRecreation@lakewoodca.gov or call 562-866-9771, ext. 2408.

2026 raffle schedule

The schedule below shows each 2026 reservation weekend and the dates when the raffle opens and closes.