City Park has three covered picnic shelters that are available to reserve for picnics, parties or family events from April 1 to October 1. Each shelter has a maximum capacity of 30 people and has access to power and water. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, playground, spray park and washrooms.
Bookings must be made in advance.
Picnic shelters are available to be booked in three-hour blocks:
10am-1pm, 1:30pm-4:30pm or 5pm-8pm.
Rules & Guidelines
- Liability insurance is required and must be purchased prior to the event.
- Propane BBQ's are permitted.
- Food trucks are not permitted.
- Bouncy castles or other structures are not permitted.
- Amplified sound, other than the use of a personal speaker, is not permitted.
- Unreserved users must vacate the shelter in the event it has been reserved and a permit issued.
- In the off-season, shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Reservations are for picnic shelters only. Adjacent park space is open for public use.
Rental Rates
| Shelter | Capacity | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Shelter | 30 | $30.00/block |
| Cedar Shelter | 30 | $30.00/block |
| Spruce Shelter | 30 | $30.00/block |
How to Reserve
To request a picnic shelter reservation, an online request form is required.
The picnic shelter request form will be available to complete and submit on March 3, 2025.
- Requests are not a guarantee of reservation.
- Requests must be made at least 5 days in advance.
- Once a request is made, staff will reach out to confirm availability, collect payment, and review insurance requirements.
Available Dates
Picnic Shelters can be reserved from April 1 - October 1.
In the off season, shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Power is not available in the off season.