Events & Social Gatherings
Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation has over 1,400 parks and hundreds of indoor locations to fit your special events needs. Find a park and book your permit today!
- *NEW* Water Bottle Ban - Attention all parks and sport field permit holders. Council has implemented a water bottle ban in specific parks while organizations are utilizing City of Toronto facilities.
Outdoor Special Events
If you are a non-commercial group to registered non-profit or charitable group and would like to plan a small to medium-sized event in a City of Toronto park, your first step is to fill out an application for a special event and a waste diversion plan, and send it to Toronto City Hall.
What would be considered a special event?
Organizing a major event on City property?
Indoor Special Events
Parks, Forestry and Recreation offers a host of indoor halls, gymnasiums, rooms, and other facilities for your birthday party, league banquet or other special event.
Picnics & Social Gatherings
Looking to have a picnic in a city park with 25 people or more? Picnic sites are available from 10:30am to 8:00pm at any city park. Book your permit today! To obtain a permit or get further information on rates and availability, call 416-392-8188 and press 2, or visit your local permit office.
Wedding Ceremonies & Photography
The City of Toronto has many beautiful sites for wedding ceremonies and photography, Including indoor conservatories and outdoor gardens. To obtain a permit or get further information on rates and availability, call 416-392-8188 and press 1, or visit your local permit office..