• Nature Centre: Year-round.
• Walker House Lawn & Wedding Packages: May 1 – September 30.

Bookings are accepted up to one year in advance.

A minimum of 30 days' notice is required to secure your date.

Yes, bookings require a minimum of 2 hours.

Bookings are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes, a permit is required for private use of any space. Please have it with you on the day of your event.

No early access is permitted. Set-up, take-down, and your event must occur within your booked time.

• Payment due: Within 45 days of booking confirmation.
• If the event is less than 45 days away, payment is due immediately.
• Cancellations:
  • Up to 45 days after booking confirmation: $150 refund available.
  • After 45 days: No refund.
• Cancellations must be in writing to: parksvenues@calgary.ca.

• Payment is due within 14 days of booking confirmation.
• If the event is less than 14 days away, payment is due immediately.
• Cancellations:
  • More than 14 days’ notice: Refund minus $50 cancellation fee. 
  • Less than 14 days’ notice: No refund.
• Cancellations must be in writing to parksvenues@calgary.ca.

Yes, during Nature Centre hours and your booked time.

• Public parking is available at the Nature Centre.
• Accessible drop-off parking is available for Walker House Lawn, please let staff know in advance.

Only in the Nature Centre and is not allowed at Walker House Lawn.

Yes, but they must comply with Alberta Food Regulation.

• Birthday Party Packages: Sink and counter.
• Market Garden Room: Sink, fridge, freezer, counter space, and rolling carts.

• Delivery, setup, cleanup, and removal of all food and waste within your booking time.
• No open flame or cooking on site.

• Uses recyclable or compostable materials.
• Reduces single-use items.
• No open flames.
• Cleans up responsibly.

• Only within the Nature Centre and must be:
  • Pre-approved by the City.
  • Licensed with liquor license.
  • Covered by special event insurance.

• $2 million general liability.
• The City of Calgary must be listed as additional insured.
• Proof submitted at least two weeks before the event.

• Candles, open flames, pyrotechnics, smoke/dry ice machines, and confetti are not allowed.
• Room capacity limits are enforced.
• Smudging requires 4 weeks' notice and pre-approval.

• Yes, for indoor spaces and birthday parties.
• Outdoor furniture for Walker Lawn is available to rent.

• Yes, but must be pre-approved one month before the event.
• Prohibited items: generators, lanterns, balloons, confetti (including flower petals, bird seed, rice), and anything with open flames.

No, all deliveries and pickups must occur within your booked time.

Yes, but volume must follow local noise bylaws.

• The permit holder is responsible for:
  • All damages.
  • Excessive waste ($75+ cleanup fee)
  • Ensuring all attendees follow site rules.

• No dogs or bicycles. (service animals permitted)
• Wear appropriate footwear.
• Do not feed or disturb wildlife.
• Follow all posted signs and safety instructions.

• Yes, a photo permit is required and:
  • Limited to 3 hours for public photography.
  • Self-serve only, no staff assistance.

• Full payment is due 14 days after confirmation.
• If booked less than 14 days out, payment is due immediately.
• Public permits: May be rescheduled with 14 days notice. 
• No refunds for any photography permits.