Looking to have a picnic or outdoor social gathering within a City park? Any gathering over 25 people or a gathering that requires a designated "picnic" site must have a permit.

Please note, NOT all sites are equipped with BBQ's. If the site has a BBQ people are permitted to use it. Gatherings are only permitted to use a portable barbeque where authorized by permit or where posted to allow the use. Also note that only charcoal or briquettes are permitted to be used in permanently fixed barbeques. Use of fuel is strictly prohibited.

Please contact our event line at 416-392-8188 for further information and permitting opportunities. Picnic/Outdoor social gathering sites can be permitted from 10:00am to 8:30pm in any City park.

• Call in Start Date to Permit: As required beginning January 3, 2012
• Permit Season: April 30 to October 30
• Rates: Please check current permit rates.

How to apply for a permit

To obtain a permit or get further information on rates and availability, call 416-392-8188 and press 2, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Payment by VISA, Mastercard or American Express is accepted over the phone.

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Popular Picnic Locations

Looking for a picnic location? Some popular parks for picnics are listed below (an asterisk (*) identifies parks with picnic shelters):

• High Park*
• 1873 Bloor Street W

• Toronto Islands*
• Via Ferry Docks at 9 Queens’ Quay West

• Centennial Park*
• 256 Centennial Park Road

• Thompson Memorial Park *
• 1005 Brimley Road

• Morningside Park
• 360 Morningside Avenue

• Earl Bales Park
• 4169 Bathurst Street

• Milliken District Park*
• 5555 Steeles Avenue East

• Downsview Dells Park
• 2515 Jane Street

• Adams Park*
• 2 Rozell Road

• Wilket Creek Park
• 1100 Leslie Street

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