Drop-in and bookable fire pits at parks

Summer fire pit bookings open Monday, April 3, 2023.

Winter fire pits are bookable from Nov. 7, 2022 until March 31, 2023.

Alcohol is permitted at some winter fire pits.Please see list below for fire pit locations where alcohol is permitted. Learn about sites designated for alcohol consumption in Calgary parks.

You can use our fire pits between 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Our fire pits are available for bookings from 12 - 2 p.m. , 4 - 6 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. weekdays and weekends.

Note: All fire pits use is subject to local fire bans.

Before you visit

Bring enough wood to burn for your booking. Please don't use trees or other materials from the park in fire pits. This damages trees and disturbs wildlife.
Have a fire safety plan
- Pick one person to be in charge of the fire
- Have a way to quickly put out the fire if needed
- Bring a first aid kit just in case
Bring water to put out the fire

How to book a fire pit

Getting a permit to book a fire pit is easy and free!

Check your desired location and time slot for availability and click "select my time".

Note: you will need to create a Live and Play account to book.

Book a fire pit

Fire pit locations

N.E. parks

Community	Park	Fire pit location	Alcohol consumption allowed?
Coventry Hills	Coventry Hills 90 Covepark Sq NE	Coventry Hills fire pit location
Westwinds	Prairie Winds Park - NE Fire Pit #2 223 Castleridge Blvd NE	Prairie Winds Park - N.E. Fire Pit #2 fire pit location
Westwinds	Prairie Winds Park - NE Fire Pit #1 223 Castleridge Blvd NE	Prairie Winds Park - N.E. Fire Pit #1 fire pit location
Bridgeland	Bridgeland Plaza 912 General Ave. N.E.	Bridgeland Plaza fire pit location
Bridgeland	McDougall Park 1011 McDougall Rd. N.E.	McDougall Park fire pit location	Yes
Renfrew	Stanley Jones Park 825 - 6 St. N.E.	Stanley Jones Park fire pit location	Yes

N.W. parks

Community	Park	Fire pit location	Alcohol consumption allowed?
Hillhurst	Riley Park 800 - 12 St N. W.	Riley Park fire pit location	Yes
Montgomery	Shouldice 4900 Monserrat Dr N.W.	Shouldice fire pit location	Yes
West Hillhurst	West Hillhurst 2132 2 Ave N.W.	West Hillhurst fire pit location	Yes
West Hillhurst	West Hillhurst 2620 2 Ave NW	West Hillhurst fire pit location #2
Beddington	Bergin Park 135 Bergen Rd N.W.	Bergin Park fire pit location
Charleswood	West Confederation 2836 Canmore Rd. N.W.	West Confederation fire pit location	Yes
Collingwood	Collingwood Off Leash fire pit location 1823 John Laurie Blvd N.W.	Collingwood Off Leash fire pit location	Yes
Kincora	Symons Valley Park 465 Kincora Glen Rd N.W.	Symons Valley Park fire pit location
Mount Pleasant	Confederation Park 905 - 30 Ave. N.W.	Confederation Park fire pit location	Yes
Sherwood	Sherwood 660 Sherwood Blvd N.W.	Sherwood fire pit location
Country Hills	Country Hills 529 Country Hills Drive N.W.	Country Hills fire pit location

S.E. parks

Community	Park	Fire pit location	Alcohol consumption allowed?
Applewood Park	Applewood 919 Applewood Dr SE	Applewood fire pit location
Forest Lawn	Elliston Park 1827 68 St. S.E.	Elliston Park fire pit location	Yes
Inglewood	Inglewood River Walk 1033 7 Ave S.E.	Inglewood River Walk fire pit location	Yes
Chapparal	Chaparral Ravine - South 1900 194 Ave SE	Chapparal Ravine - South fire pit location	Yes
Copperfield	Copperfield Park 41 Copperfield Pt. S.E.	Copperfield fire pit location (NE of tennis courts, SW of ice rink)
Maple Ridge (south)	Maple Ridge Golf Course #1 1240 Mapleglade Dr S.E.	Maple Ridge Golf Course #1 fire pit location
Maple Ridge (east)	Maple Ridge Golf Course #3 1240 Mapleglade Dr S.E.	Maple Ridge Golf Course #3 fire pit location
Riverbend	Riverbend 171 Riverbend Dr S.E.	Riverbend fire pit location

S.W. parks

	Park	Fire pit location	Alcohol consumption allowed?
Parkhill	Stanley Park 330 - 42 Ave. S.W.	Stanley Park fire pit location	Yes
Evergreen	Evergreen 235 Everstone Dr S.W.	Evergreen fire pit location
South Glenmore Park	South Glenmore Variety Park 8415 - 24 St S.W.	South Glenmore Variety Park	Yes
Lakeview	North Glenmore Park (6 sites) 7305 Crowchild Tr S.W.	Meadowlark fire pit location Blue Jay fire pit location Kingfisher fire pit location Song Sparrow fire pit location Nuthatch fire pit location Nighthawk fire pit location	Yes
Altadore	Sandy Beach (7 sites) 4500 - 14 A St S.W.	Permanent Picnic Sites # 1, 3, 4 ,5, 7, 8, 9	Yes
Spruce Cliff	Edworthy Park (6 sites) 5050 Spruce Dr S.W.	Permanent Picnic Sites # 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9	Yes
Killarney	Killarney 3205 28 AV S.W.	Killarney fire pit location
Beltline	Thomson Family Park 1236 16 Ave S.W.	Thomson Family Park fire pit location

What to burn

You must bring your own firewood to use in our fire pits (no permit required).

Do not burn:

Twigs, fallen branches, pinecones or other materials found in the park
Wood that is painted, treated or contains glue or resin
Wood from a different location, region or province
Elm wood
Wet or green/fresh cut wood
Yard waste (cut grass or leaves)
Garbage
Rubber or plastic
Furniture
Fireworks or other incendiary devices

Bring your own equipment

Lighters, matches, pokers, etc.
Roasting sticks, metal skewers, grill baskets, etc.
Marshmallows, hot dogs, hot chocolate, etc. (alcohol is not permitted)
Folding chairs

During your visit

Keep it clean - clean up any garbage before leaving the area
Be respectful to plants and wildlife
Don't try to move the fire pit while it's turned on or still hot
Keep flames at a reasonable size (one metre high and one metre wide)
When you're done, turn off the propane
Bad behaviour, out of control flames and damage to the park may result in fines up to $10,000

Cancel your booking

If you can't use your booking, please cancel your permit so someone else can book your spot.

Questions, issues or complaints

If you have any questions or concerns related to an existing booking, email parksbookings@calgary.ca.

To report a complaint, please contact 3-1-1.

Bring your own propane fire pit

Did you know? You can enjoy your personal, portable propane fire pit at City of Calgary picnic sites. Personal wood burning fire pits are not allowed.