Pavilion Rentals / Group Trips

Planning A Wedding/Event or Group Trip?
There are some things to remember when choosing Fort Foster as your wedding or event venue. Questions about pavilion reservations or bus-charted groups can be directed to Julie McCann at the Public Works Department at (207) 439-0333.

  • Please review the Pavilion Availability Calendar to reserve a date and pay for the reservation. Calendar will be available starting January 1, 2024. Kittery residents can reserve the pavilions starting January 1, 2024. Non-Residents can reserve pavilions starting April 15, 2024, but not more than 200 days in advance of their selected date. 
  • Contact the Public Works Department to schedule your bus-charted group outing, with or without a pavilion rental.  
  • All groups must adhere to the Fort Foster Park Polices and Regulations.
  • Groups must inform the Public Works Department immediately upon cancellation of a pavilion rental or bus-charted outing. There is a $50.00 fee for all cancellations made with a 30-day notice, no refunds will be given for any cancellation with less than a 30-day notice, including for weather-related events. Rental fees and/or entrance fees can be applied to another available date within the same season only and are not transferable to another year. 
  • Alcohol is prohibited in all areas of Fort Foster Park.
  • The facility is "carry in carry out"; groups are required to bring their own trash receptacles and remove all trash from the park. Trash may not be left in park bathrooms.
  • There is no power available and generators are not permitted.
  • Reservation fees do not include vehicle entrance fees. You can pay in advance for your guests or have guests responsible for their own entrance fee.
  • Pavilion rentals start at 10:00 AM when the park opens, and all guests must be vacated by 7:00 PM or 1 hour before posted closing time, whichever is earlier.
  • If you are paying for your guests vehicle entry fees, a copy of your guest list is greatly appreciated by the gate attendant staff for each vehicle.  This can be sent to the Public Works Department or delivered to the gate prior to the event.
  • Rented tents, tables and chairs are allowed on the pavilion grounds in specific areas.  There are several local companies that have experience setting up within the park.
  • There are many local businesses who have experience with catering events within the park.
  • Ceremonies outside the reserved area must have town approval prior to the wedding/event date.
  • ​Weather is always a factor.  Keep in mind that being closer to the ocean can bring cooler temperatures and fog.  It is recommended that you plan accordingly.
  • Parking can be difficult on warm busy days. We encourage guests to carpool to help with parking, reduce entrance fees and make it easier to exit the park when finished.

Small Pier Pavilion

  • Reservation Fee: $100.00 for up to 35 people (does not include $20 day pass per vehicle entrance fees or credit/debit processing fees)
  • This pavilion includes 6 picnic tables and 2 small grills.

Large Tower Pavilion

  • Reservation Fee: $200.00 for up to 50 people (does not include $20 day pass per vehicle entrance fees or credit/debit processing fees)
  • Reservation Fee: $300.00 for 51-100 people (does not include $20 day pass per vehicle entrance fees or credit/debit processing fees)
  • This pavilion includes 13 picnic tables, 6 small grills and 1 large grill