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Parks & Recreation

Book a Park or Playground

PARKS LISTING

How to Book a Park or Playground

Please email the Oak Bay Parks Department for all Field and Parks Permit Bookings. The following information will be required:

  • The name of your organization
  • The event coordinator’s name and contact information
  • The type of function
  • The date and time
  • The number of people who are anticipated to attend
  • Proof of liability insurance
 

Cost of bookings

  • Field Rental Fee – Youth Regular (per hour) – $9.00
  • Field Rental Fee – Adult Regular (per hour) – $18.25
  • General Parks Permits – $18.25/hr
  • Tournaments/Special Events – $85.00/day
  • Weddings – $135.50 (up to 4hrs)
 

If you would like to book a playing field, visit the Book a Field page.

Oak Bay provides various locations for outdoor birthday parties. Permits must be obtained for birthday parties at the following Parks.

Please note that all park picnic tables are not available for reservation and can only be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

Park or Playground

Amenities

Windsor Park Playground

  • Picnic shelter (first come, first served)
  • Washroom access

Kiwanis Park Playground

  • Picnic table (first come, first served)
  • Washroom access

Willows Park

  • Washroom access
  • Picnic table (first come, first served)

Oak Bay provides stunning locations for outdoor weddings. Permits must be obtained for weddings at the following Parks. See the Facility Bookings page for Indoor Wedding venue options.

Park

Maximum Attendance

Information

Anderson Hill – 530 Island Rd.

50

  • No weddings to be held in the park between January and June.
  • Restricted Parking.

Lokier Gardens – Estevan Ave and Musgrave St.

75-100

  • On-street parking (can be limited).

Queen’s Park – 1371 Beach Dr.

100

  • On-street parking and additional parking at Oak Bay Marina.

Rose Garden – 2451 Windsor Rd. (at Windsor Park)

75

  • On-street parking.

Willows Park – 2740 Dalhousie St.

Location dependent

  • Weddings may be held on the beach or greenspace.

The Municipality has 27 allotment gardens adjacent to Bowker Creek on Monteith Street available for Oak Bay residents to cultivate for a nominal fee.

There is a large demand for the current allotment gardens so there may not be one immediately available.

If you wish to be placed on the waitlist, please call 250-592-7275.

Allotment Booking Fees:

Small Allotment: $49.50 per calendar year

Large Allotment: $73.25 per calendar year

  • At no time can the public be denied use of the park.
  • The use of bird seed, confetti, or rice is discouraged.
  • Only gas/propane barbeques are permitted.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
  • Bring a copy of your Rental Permit to your event with you.
  • All waste and debris must be removed after the event. Materials are strongly recommended to be recycled if possible.
  • Field Booking fees are non-refundable unless the time slot can be rebooked or inclement weather conditions.
  • The use of an amplifying system or loudspeaker in a park must be pre-approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
  • No person shall a) give private instruction, b) operate a recreational program, or c) operate, stage, or present a tournament except with written permission from the Director of Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture.
  • Tents may be used only if supported by sandbags – no stakes may be used.
  • All sales must be approved by Oak Bay Council.

The District of Oak Bay encourages special events that benefit the community and are well-organized with community, social, and economic benefits. Please ensure your event includes start and end times, as well as set up and clean up times to leave the site as found. Click here to learn more about obtaining a special event permit.