Book a facility or park

Park visitors are welcome to use picnic shelters, tables and gazebos free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis, if there is no reservation. The picnic shelter in Mission Creek Regional Park can be reserved.

Some activities within regional parks require a permit: weddings, large gatherings and special events like runs and races.

Food Trucks are not permitted in regional parks.

Mission Creek picnic shelter reservation (up to 25 people)

Booking Requirements:

  • Reservations are available from May 20 to November 15 only
  • Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance and up to three months in advance.
  • Maximum of 25 people and two hours per booking.
  • Cost: $40 facility fee, $25 non-refundable administration fee, plus insurance (can be purchased through miabc.eventpolicy.ca after purchasing your permit).
  • Read our picnic shelter terms and conditions prior to booking.

Event permit (25 to 75 people)

Available at these regional parks:

  • Bertram Creek Regional Park (amphitheatre) 
  • Kopje Regional Park (fenced area outside of the Gibson Heritage House)
  • Kaloya Regional Park (grass area at the north side of the park)
  • Mission Creek Regional Park (grass area across from the EECO log building)

Booking requirements:

  • A minimum of six weeks’ advance notice is required, with a maximum of 75 people and a total duration not exceeding four hours, including set-up and take-down.
  • For group gatherings, corporate/staff events, and non-profit fundraisers (excludes weddings and commercial activities).
  • Cost: $100 permit fee, $25 non-refundable administration fee, plus insurance (can be purchased through miabc.eventpolicy.ca after purchasing your permit).
  • Food trucks are not permitted.
  • Read our terms and conditions prior to booking. Applications are subject to staff approval.

Special event permit (76 to 250 people)

Available at these regional parks:

  • Bertram Creek Regional Park (upper field)
  • Kopje Regional Park (grass field)
  • Mission Creek Regional Park and Greenway (grass field across from EECO log building)

Booking requirements:

  • Minimum six weeks advanced notice to book.
  • For non-profit fundraisers, race/run events, and corporate/staff events (excludes weddings and commercial activities).
  • Maximum of four hours duration (including set-up and take-down of event).
  • Maximum of 250 people (or 500 people for events using the Greenway).
  • Cost: $200 permit fee, $25 non-refundable administration fee, plus insurance (can be purchased through miabc.eventpolicy.ca after purchasing your permit).
  • Food trucks are not permitted.
  • Read our terms and conditions prior to booking. Applications are subject to staff approval.

Recreational activity permit (guided or group programs)

A recreation activity permit is required for organized, group activities in parks, such as guided hikes and fitness training.

Booking requirements:

Weddings

Available at these regional parks:

  • Bertram Creek Regional Park (amphitheatre)
  • Kopje Regional Park (fenced area outside Gibson Heritage House)

Booking requirements:

  • Bookable only in the months of AprilMaySeptember, and October.
  • Minimum six weeks advanced notice to book and must be within the same calendar year as the wedding. Ceremonies only - no receptions allowed.
  • Maximum of 75 people and four hours in duration.
  • $250 fee plus $300 deposit per permit, a $25 non-refundable admin fee, plus insurance (can be purchased through miabc.eventpolicy.ca after purchasing your permit).
  • Read our wedding terms and conditions prior to booking. Applications are subject to approval.

Filming permit

Filming permits must be booked at least four weeks in advance.

A filming permit is required for anyone wanting to film in a regional park. Applications are subject to staff approval.

  • Must be booked a minimum of four weeks in advance.
  • More information and permit fees can be found in the application form below.