Parks and playgrounds

Bookings will not be accepted within seven (7) days of a proposed event date.

There are two main types of events that require a park booking. See below for how to book for each type of event:

1. For casual one-off events such as weddings, parties or picnics in parks (30-250 people):

To make a booking use the online booking system below
To make an enquiry email: parkbookings@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Note: Bookings are not required for park casual events (under 30 people) UNLESS you wish to:

• bring an entertainment or amusement devices, such as jumping castle, petting zoo, bubble soccer
• engage in the services of an external provider, i.e. picnic stylist, caterer etc.
• secure an undercover bookable area within the park, regardless of the number of people in attendance

2. For large scale events in parks or sporting grounds (over 250 people):

For both bookings and enquiries email: parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

You will be emailed the booking form to complete.

The following applications and approvals may be required for your event so please note the timings:

• Park and Sporting Ground (casual hire) application form (at least four (4) weeks in advance)
• Section 68 Application or Development Application (at least six (6) months in advance)
• Approval for traffic and/or parking management from the Traffic Committee (at least three (3) months in advance.

Note: For casual hire of sporting grounds

Please email all enquiries to parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Sporting grounds always require a booking no matter how many people are in attendance.

Please ensure you read the terms and condition documents below and take note of this key information:

Cancellations and refunds

When the hirer provides more than seven (7) days' notice of the cancellation to Council the hirer will receive a refund, less a cancellation fee of $50.

When the hirer provides less than seven (7) days' notice to Council the hirer will receive no refund. Council does not reschedule or refund bookings if the weather is inclement on the day of the booking.

Confirmation and tentative bookings

Park bookings need to be confirmed with Council no less than one (1) week prior to the event.

Important documentation

Please ensure your read the following documents prior to booking:

• Terms and conditions of hire (PDF 161.8KB)
• Events in parks policy (PDF 590.3KB)
• Events in parks guidelines (PDF 522.3KB)

Casual events (fewer than 30 people)

Weddings (ceremony up to 120 people)

Application must be submitted to Council at least four (4) weeks in advance.

Minor events (30 to 500 people)

Applications must be submitted to Council at least four (4) weeks in advance for events over 250 people.

Major events (over 500 people)

For large scale events in parks and sporting grounds over 500 people, please email your enquiry to parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Before you begin

Bookings will not be accepted within seven (7) days of a proposed event date.

If engaging the services of contractor to provide equipment you will be required to submit public liability insurance

How to make a booking for the first time and set up an account

You can use Council's online booking system to make your booking.

Make a booking online

In here you will be able to make a provisional booking request for your preferred event date and upload your documents.

Please see the following guide to assist you. 

• Guide: First time booking guide (PDF 2MB)
• Guide: First time booking guide (DOCX 5.1MB)

Cancelling a booking

Log in to your account and go to 'My Bookings', and for the relevant booking, click on 'Manage'.

Once in the booking, click on the "Request Cancellation" tab on the top right or bottom of the booking.

Please see the following guide to assist you.

• Guide: Cancelling a booking (PDF 212.3KB)
• Guide: Cancelling a booking (DOCX 305.5KB)