Picnic Rentals

Whether booking a space for your next event or enjoying a park space casually, please only bring reusable or biodegradable containers (over plastic). If using plastic, please dispose of your items in the appropriate recycling bins provided.

• Personal barbecues, grills, fires and other cooking appliances are not permitted.
• ​Catering is permitted in a drop-off only function. No caterers are permitted to be onsite cooking or serving food.
• Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.

To ensure security staff and parks patrol are aware of all scheduled events, these online bookings are only available four or more days in advance.

Looking to plan a larger scale special event? Please visit our Event Planning Guidelines page for more information.

2022 picnic area permit fees, effective February 1, 2022, are based on a three-hour booking. Additional hours booked beyond the three hours will have additional charges applied.

• Picnic fee for Oakville residents, $94 (plus HST)
• Picnic fee for non-residents, $218.80 (plus HST)

• Cancellations must be submitted in writing a minimum of 14 days before the (first) rental date for a full refund.
• Refunds requested within less than 14 days’ notice cannot be accommodated.
• The department reserves the right to cancel a room rental agreement or close any function for failure to observe all facility conditions, and/or retain full or portions of the damage deposit.
• An administration charge as set through the annual budget process will be levied for all payment returned non-sufficient funds. Notice will be sent to customers with non-compliance payments and facility access may be restricted until outstanding payments are rectified.