Book a Council park

If you are planning to hold a gathering or event in a park managed by Council you need to make a booking.

You will need to make a park bookings if your event is a:

• social gatherings with portable structures being erected such as marquees or jumping castles
• occasion with 50+ attendees
• commitment ceremony/wedding
• organised sport and recreation activity

You can make a one-off casual booking or apply for a regular slot over a period of time.

• complete a Parks Booking Application Form (download below)
• return the document to Mitchell Shire Council; or
• return the documents in person at one of our Customer and Library Service Centres

We will assess your application. If it is successful you will need to:

• pay the relevant fee and bond, which is security against damage to the facility
• meet the requirements that are explained in Parks Hire Terms and Conditions of Use (download below)

If you are a personal trainer or commercial fitness provider, you will need to:

• complete a Commercial Health and Fitness Provider Application Form (download below)
• provide proof of the following documents:
  • Certificate of Currency of Public Liability Insurance (minimum $20M)
  • Personal or group trainer registration for all trainers who will be using the venue
  • Certificate of Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Registration with Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia
• return the documents to Mitchell Shire Council; or
• return the documents in person at one of our Customer and Library Service Centres

Council Parks are public places and cannot be booked for your exclusive use. Booking a park helps to avoid clashes with other activities and events.

If your booking is confirmed you will need to:

• pay the relevant per hour or annual fee
• meet the requirements that are explained in Commercial Health and Fitness Provider Application 2018-19 below