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You can hire Council parks, gardens and sports grounds for a range of private and community purposes. View requirements and fees for each activity below.
You can hire many of Stonnington's sports grounds for an organised sporting event, including:
Stonnington-based community clubs and organisations
Non-Stonnington based community clubs and organisations
Private and commercial organisations
Sporting clubs and community groups
Private activities for individuals, commercial or corporate groups
Not for profit
You can use our parks for picnics, BBQs and other private activities. You'll need a booking if more than 50 people are attending.
Private activities are held in these parks:
Private activities have a maximum of 100 people and must take place during daylight hours. Marquees, jumping castles and heavy infrastructure is not permitted.
Vehicles cannot be driven onto a park for private activities.
Apply 6 months in advance of your booking date. A booking does not imply exclusive use of a park.
You can hold a wedding ceremony in the following parks:
Ceremonies have a maximum of 100 people and three hours duration. You can’t use marquees but hirers can set up tables and chairs.
Vehicles cannot be driven onto a park for wedding ceremonies.
Hire fee: $623.40 Bond: $200
You can hire our parks for community activities such as fetes, walkathons and fairs in these parks:
To hire a park or garden for a community event, you will need to apply for an Event permit.
You will need an Event Permit if you are a business or community organisation planning a festival, event or activation on Council land like a park, garden, footpath or open space.
An event permit is required if: