A group of people having a picnic at the Second Beach designated picnic site

Picnics in Vancouver parks

Picnic bookings for 2024 open Tuesday, February 6 at 9am

  • The 2024 picnic season is from April 1 to September 30, 2024.
  • Parking is limited at the Prospect Point picnic site. Please park in designated stalls and make appropriate transportation arrangements.
  • The fire rating is subject to change. It is the responsibility of the permittee to keep up to date with the current fire rating and adjust plans accordingly.

Learn more about BBQ restrictions in parks

Parks in Vancouver offer some of the most beautiful picnic sites in the world.

Designated picnic sites are available at many parks across the city. All designated picnic sites are open and available to the public on a first come-first serve basis. However, if you want to reserve a site for your picnic or special occasion, you must apply for a permit.

If you would like to use a location that is not a designated picnic site, email a completed special event application form (850 KB) to parkevents@vancouver.ca.

How to reserve a site

Contact us

Still have questions about picnic sites? Email us at parkevents@vancouver.ca​​​​​​​

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Picnic policies and guidelines

Find the Park Board's policies and guidelines for picnics held in parks — what equipment you will need to bring, information about playing music, alcohol restrictions, and more.

Picnic site terms and conditions

Find the Park Board's terms and conditions of using a designated picnic site in parks.

Insurance requirements for filming, event, and facility use

We require that you carry liability insurance for events or activities that you hold on or in a City or Park Board property.

Refunds for picnic site reservations

If you need to cancel your permit after it's been confirmed, contact us at least 10 business days before your picnic reservation date. We charge a $27 administration fee and refund you the remaining amount.

There are no refunds for requests made within 10 business days of your picnic reservation date, or for bad weather.