Drop-in and bookable fire pits at community parks

Fire pits are free-to-use from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Fire pits are available for drop-ins and bookings.

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

Fire pit locations

You can use our fire pits between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekdays and weekends. Alcohol is allowed at some fire pits.

N.W. parks

Park	Fire pit location
Hillhurst - Riley Park 800 - 12 St. N.W.	Riley Park fire pit map
Kincora - Symons Valley Park 465 Kincora Glen Rd. N.W.	Symons Valley fire pit map
Mount Pleasant - Confederation Park 905 - 30 Ave. N.W.	Confederation fire pit map
Sherwood Park 660 Sherwood Blvd. N.W.	Sherwood fire pit map
West Confederation Park (formerly Canmore Park) 2836 Canmore Rd. N.W.	West Confederation fire pit map

N.E. parks

Park	Fire pit location
Big Marlbourough Park 6021 Madigan Dr NE	Marlbourough Park fire pit map
Bridgeland Plaza 912 General Ave. N.E.	Bridgeland Plaza fire pit map
Mayland Heights 320 - 19 St. N.E.	Mayland Heights fire pit map
Westwinds - Prairie Winds Park (SW and NE fire pits) 223 Castleridge Blvd. N.E.	Prairie Winds fire pit map

S.W. parks

Park	Fire pit location
Bankview 2418 - 17 St SW	Bankview fire pit map
Beltline - Thomson Family Park 1236-16 AV SW	Thomson Family fire pit map
Parkhill - Stanley Park 330 - 42 Ave SW	Stanley Park fire pit map
Spruce Cliff - Cedar Crescent Park 411 Cedar Cr. S.W.	Cedar Crescent fire pit map
Bowforth Park 1034 5 Ave SW	Bowforth Park fire pit map
Richmond Community Park 2620 - 20 St S.W.	Richmond Community Park fire pit map

S.E. parks

Park	Fire pit location
Inglewood - Mills Park 1508 - 9 Ave. S.E.	Mills Park fire pit map
Copperfield Park 41 Copperfield Pt. S.E.	Copperfield fire pit map
New Brighton Regional Park (East end, #2 1012 New Brighton Dr. S.E.	New Brighton #2 fire pit map
Deer Ridge Park 60 Deerpath Rd. S.E.	Deer Ridge fire pit map

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

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)
Do not leave a propane fire pit unattended
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. Email parksbookings@calgary.ca to cancel your permit and booking.

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.

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