Picnic site terms and conditions

Please read and make sure you understand these terms of use before you book a permit.

Items that are not permitted

• Tents or canopies larger than 10 ft x 10 ft
• Amplification / sound systems
• Rental tables / chairs
• Alcohol

Inflatable structures

Inflatable structures are only permitted at Prospect Point and Fraser River picnic sites. An additional fee will apply and insurance is required.

Driving on the grass

Driving on the service road or grass areas to load or unload supplies is not allowed. Caterers must also wheel in from the parking lot.

Designated tables are painted green

Permit entitles group to permanent picnic tables at picnic sites only. Designated tables will be painted green with a reservation sign, or the tables will be located underneath a picnic shelter.

Permit holders are responsible for asking casual users to vacate the designated picnic sites. For assistance please phone 3-1-1.

Reservation times

All groups may choose either a "lunch picnic" during a 9am to 3pm time slot, or a "dinner picnic" from 4pm to 9:30pm, depending on availability.

Each picnic booked during those times will be charged the regular picnic fee.

Picnic schedules are updated and posted weekly.

First-come, first-serve

Adjacent grass areas beside the picnic tables are first come first serve.

If other picnic tables are located on park property, they are available on a first-come first-served basis, free of charge to groups of 50 people or less, who have no setup or caterers.

Designated picnic sites have signage to indicate that permit holders get priority at picnic tables painted green.

Advertising

A small identification sign may be used at the picnic site, but no advertising is allowed.

Insurance

Accepting a permit from the Park Board constitutes an acknowledgement from the permit holder and / or representative that they have read and understand the conditions and undertakings contained therein and further that they have the authority to represent and bind the licensee on all matters pertaining to the permit.

Inspecting the premises

Permit holders are required to inspect the premises and facilities covered by the permit prior to using the premises to ensure that the facilities are suitable for the permit holder's intended use.

All Park Board premises and facilities are accepted as is and are used entirely at the permit holder's own risk.