Plan an Outdoor Event

City parks are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless you wish to book the exclusive use of a park.
 

An Outdoor Event Application is required to host events when:

• Exclusive use of park space is required
• Access to city services is requested (Ex. Water or electrical)
• Rental of city equipment is requested (Ex. Picnic tables, garbage cans etc.)
• Your event is held on city roadways
• A liquor permit is applied for on city property
   

Are you planning an outdoor wedding? If yes, please visit our Plan an Outdoor Wedding page.
Are you looking to book a sports field for a game? If yes, please visit our Sports Fields page.
Are you looking for an indoor facility? If yes, please visit our Facility Rentals page.
Are you planning a reunion, birthday party, picnic or private gathering in a public park?
Will your event be one-day or multiple days?

• What is the size of your event (number of participants, area required)?
• Is there parking available?
• Do you require access to power and/or water?
• Will you be serving alcohol or food?
• Are you including tents or inflatable play structures in your event set-up?
• Will you or vendors at the event be selling merchandise?
• Do you require city rentals (Ex. picnic tables, garbage cans, etc…)?
• Will you require access to the beach?
• Do you need washrooms available?
• Will you require a stage?
• Have you considered accessibility?
• Have you considered event safety and security?
• Will you work with a traffic control company?

Parks at a Glance

This helpful chart will give you an idea of the amenities available at each location. For further information, please visit City Parks and Gardens.

Major Event Parks
Some of our most popular parks for festivals and events include: 

• Gyro Park – 55 Main Street (at Lakeshore Drive)
• Okanagan Lake Park – Lakeshore Drive
• Rotary Park – Lakeshore Drive W (at Martin Street)
• Skaha Lake Park – At Skaha Lake Road and Parkview Street
   

Minor Event Parks ​​​​

• Riverside Park / Penticton Youth Park (Skatepark) – 135 Riverside Drive
• Lakawanna Park – 796 Lakeshore Drive West
• Marina Way Park – 201 Marina Way

The City of Penticton does not book events or weddings on beaches, however, beaches are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Outdoor Wedding Venues

Below is a list of the most popular outdoor locations for weddings in Penticton.

• Skaha Pavilion - 147 South Beach Drive
• Rose Garden - 69 Riverside Drive
• Munson Mountain - 650 Lower Bench Road

If you are looking for general wedding information, the booking process and fees, visit our Plan an Outdoor Wedding page.

Penticton is home to many top quality sports fields. Soccer, baseball, slo-pitch, fastball, rugby and field lacrosse all use these fields from April 1 until roughly Oct. 31. Visit our Sports Fields page for further information.

The Outdoor Events Application and supporting documents are available to fill out online or to download. It's a good idea to save your application because some computers may not accept the fillable online forms. You can then save the document and send it to events@penticton.ca.

• Appendix 1 Multi-Day Event Application
• Appendix 2 One-Day Event Application
• Appendix 3 Park Wedding Application Form

• Appendix 4 Event Insurance Requirements
• Appendix 5 Site Map Requirements
• Appendix 6 Request for Staking Tents
• Appendix 6A Temporary Structures
• Appendix 7 Electrical Use Agreement
• Appendix 7A Electrical Operating Permit
• Appendix 7B Electrical Cord Information 
• Appendix 8 Business License
• Appendix 9 Road Closure Application
• Appendix 9A Road Closure Permit Procedure
• Appendix 9B Road Closure Advertising Guidelines
• Appendix 9C Roadside Work Preparation Hazard Assessment
• Appendix 10 Sidewalk Closure and Parking Meter Rental
• Appendix 11 Mobile Vendors Bulletin
• Appendix 11A Mobile Vendor Checklist
• Appendix 11B Mobile Vendor Setup Instructions
• Appendix 11C Interior Health: Temporary Event Coordinator's Planning Guide
• Appendix 12 Emergency Management Plan Template
• Appendix 13 Special Event Permit (Liquor License)
• Appendix 14 Resident Notification Letter Template
• Appendix 15 Fireworks High Hazard Permit

• Appendix 13 Gyro Park
• Appendix 14 Okanagan Lake Park
• Appendix 15 Skaha Pavilion
• Appendix 16 Rotary Park
• Appendix 17 Marina Way Park

Detailed site maps are required for all events. Site maps must include:

• Site drawing showing project layout
• Dimensions in metric
• Fencing with location and size of exits
• Tents with size
• Mobile vendors
• Vehicles
• Temporary play structures
• Portable toilets
• Staging
• First aid location
• Beverage garden (detailed plan required)
• Security
• Emergency transportation provisions
• Evacuation marshalling station

When creating a fencing plan, consideration must be given to accessible public movement outside of the venue (e.g. wheelchairs and scooters) and connection between public spaces. 

*2025 rates are not effective until April 2025.

*2025 rates are not effective until April 2025.

**The Park Rental Fee includes four hours of park rental time, including set-up and take-down time. Additional hours are available at $48.50 per hour.

*2025 rates are not effective until April 2025

Recreation Coordinator – Events & Film
Phone: 250-490-2591
Email: events@penticton.ca