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Booking Picnic Sites

Things to know:

• There is a difference between picnic site bookings and special event bookings.
  • Picnic sites: can be reserved in advance and permits the use of the existing facilities that are at the chosen site.  This may include one or more of the following: picnic tables, fire pit, barbeque, pavilion/shelter, or power, in an assigned area. 
  • Special Events: are events that have a greater impact on neighbouring communities than casual or intended park use. They will range in size, but generally involve the use of additional equipment. Please check the the Planning a New Event page to determine the booking process for your event.
• Picnic site bookings for weekends must be made no later than 12pm on the Wednesday prior to the weekend. 
• Weekday bookings must be made at least one full business day in advance. 
• Picnic sites are booked in six hour blocks, from 9am to 3pm, or from 3pm-9pm for all parks except Bowness Park and Prairie Winds Park.
• The picnic sites at Bowness Park and Prairie Winds can be booked from 8:45am-2:45pm, or 3:15-9:15pm. On weekends, Bowness Park is not bookable in the afternoon slot, only 8:45-2:45 is available to book. After 2:45, the Park is open to the public on a first come, first served basis.
• Should your picnic overlap the 6 hour blocks, you are able to book and pay for both six hour blocks, and reserve the site all day.
• Alcohol is strictly prohibited in any public use area.  Park sites are monitored by City of Calgary Parks Staff and/or By-Law Enforcement Officers.
• Dogs are allowed in the parks if they are on a leash, except in designated off-leash areas.
• Handicapped Accessibility: The picnic sites and washroom facilities are accessible, with assistance.  We strongly recommend you visit to the site to ensure it is suitable for your group's use.
• Playground areas and parking are for general public use only and are not included at part of the Picnic Site booking.

How to Book:

Step 1. Check for facility availability

• Check availability by contacting our Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (#2). Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
  • By email: facilitybooking@calgary.ca
  • By fax: 403-268-1329
  • In person: Customer Service centre 2808 Spiller Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta. 

Step 2. Booking & Payment

• Bookings are processed on a first come first serve basis
• Payment is due immediately upon booking.
• No times can be held and your request cannot be completed until payment is made.

Payment Options:

By Phone: you will be asked to provide your Visa, MasterCard or American Express number.

In person: at our Customer Service Centre during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m).  2808 Spiller Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta.

Step 3. Booking Confirmation

• Once payment has been made you will be issued a permit and a receipt.
• Your permit is your confirmation of your booking.
• Bring the issued permit with you to the site in case of conflict.
  A Facility Rental Permit holder, regardless of circumstances, will always have priority over a non-permit holder, for the specific date, time and location booked. 

Cancellations or Amendments

• An Administrative fee of $10 (plus GST) will be charged to the renter for any cancellations or amendments made after the permit has been issued.
• Cancellations or amendments must be received by Facility Bookings a minimum of 7 business days in advance of the rental date. Failure to observe these deadlines will result in the renter being charged the full cost of the rental.
• Cancellations or amendments may be sent to Calgary Recreation by phoning (403) 268-3800, option #2, or fax to (403) 268-1329 or email to facilitybooking@calgary.ca.
• Refunds or credits for inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet or hail) will be processed when the renter contacts the Customer Service Centre no later than the next business day after the booking. Refunds will not be processed after that date.

Timelines for Booking Periods & Applications:

• Picnic site bookings commence on the first business day of the New Year. 
• Picnic sites can be rented from the May long weekend until the Thanksgiving weekend in October.  The exception is site #1 at Bowness Park, which can be booked year-round. 

 

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