Where are the parks located in the area I want to hold my event?
A full listing of City park addresses is available on the City website. Click here for more information.

Which parks are suitable for larger festivals?

• Kiwanis Memorial Park (south of the Delta Bessborough)
• Rotary Park (south of the Broadway Bridge along Saskatchewan Crescent)
• Victoria Park (south of the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge along Spadina Crescent)
• Friendship Park (south of the Broadway Bridge off 19th Street)
• Diefenbaker Park (off St Henry Avenue)
• Meewasin Park (north of the Circle Drive Drive along Spadina Crescent)

What if I want to have a wedding in a park?
Weddings can be booked in a park as long as it is understood that park space cannot be exclusive to this occasion. Parks are open public space and there is no way to control other uses (activities) that may occur in the park. Although any park can be booked for weddings, more popular locations include:

• Vimy Memorial Bandshell (Kiwanis Memorial Park beside the Delta Bessborough)
• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (1903 Forestry Drive) – 975-3382
• Albert School Park (12th Street & Clarence Avenue)
• Wiggins Park (Wiggins Avenue & 3rd Street)
• Ashworth Holmes Park (Avenue E North & 30th Street)
• Buena Vista Park (Victoria Avenue & 7th Street)
• River Landing Amphitheatre (between Traffic and Sid Buckwold Bridges off of Spadina Crescent)

How do I apply?
Fill out the Park Special Event Application Forms (click here for copy of application) and return to:

City of Saskatoon Allocations - Lawson Civic Centre
c/o City Hall
222 - 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
Fax: 975-2954
Phone: 975-3366

Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted with further details.

Will I require insurance for the event?
The nature of the event will determine if public liability insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000.00 is required. Examples of such events would be those involving alcohol, those that jeopardize public safety, balloon launches, fireworks, etc.

Will I be charged rental fees?
This depends on where you intend to hold your event. For general rental charges see the table below:

Are there any City programs available to help me finance my event?
A number of City of Saskatoon grants are available to help organizers fund their events. To find out if you qualify for one or more of these grants, view our Grants Program for more information.

What arrangements are required if the event is to include:

• A parade or road race?
  Anytime you have a march, parade, walk, road race or similar event in conjunction with a special event you must first apply to police services for a parade permit. They can be reached at 975-8300.
• A street closure?
  Events requiring road closures, signage, etc, need to contact the City of Saskatoon’s Infrastructure Services branch at 975-2454.
• Food concession?
  You must apply directly to the Saskatoon District Health Safe Communities Department for a Temporary Food Services License. Applications for this license are available at their office located at 101 - 310 Idylwyd Dr. N, or the City of Saskatoon Allocations Office located at the Lawson Civic Centre (225 Primrose Drive).
• Alcohol?
  After you have confirmed your event booking with the City of Saskatoon Allocation office, you would supply this information to the Office of the City Clerks at City Hall. You will receive a document from City Clerks entitled application for Special Occasion License. Once you have received this document you would present it to the Saskatchewan Liquor Board, at any Liquor Board Store.

What does our event need to know about having amplified music at our event?

The Noise Guidelines for Park Special Events requires the following:

• Event organizers are responsible for the monitoring and control of noise resulting from the presence of their event taking place in a public park. Event organizers must designate an individual who is available by phone on a 24 hour basis and who has the authority to respond appropriately to complaints regarding the event.
• Prior to the confirmation of their event booking, event organizers shall contact the Community Association and residents adjacent to the park where the event is to be held indicating dates, times, and location of the event.

Further information can be found in Bylaw 8244.

Are there special safety regulations that apply to special events?
As with any event, safety of participants should be paramount to an organizer. The City of Saskatoon has a number of guidelines outlined in the Recreational Facilities & Park Usage Bylaw 7677 that help to ensure safety.

Hot Air Balloons in parks.
Hot Air Balloons are allowed in a select number of parks for launches and tethering. Applications can be obtained from Leisure Services at City Hall or the Allocations Department at Lawson Civic Centre.

Renting amenities for your event?
If you are in need of port-a-potties, BBQs, tables, chairs, and other similar items, you should arrange rental through one of the special event rental companies in Saskatoon.

Are portable bleachers available for my event?
Yes, but only if you are a non-profit organization. The City of Saskatoon may have, depending upon availability, the following portable bleachers for use during your event: 2 portable sets that seat 35 each, 4 knockdown sets that seat 28 each, and 1 set on wheels that seats 48. Although there is no charge for the use of the bleachers, your organization is responsible for picking them up and returning them. Once your event booking is confirmed by Allocations, you will receive a contract that will include the contact person from Infrastructure Services through whom arrangements to use the portable bleachers can be made. Remember, these are available on a first come first served basis so ensure these arrangements are made well in advance of your event.

Other considerations…
Listed below are a number of other considerations that may be important in planning your event. This list is not comprehensive.

• Overnight security of the site
• First Aid on site (St John’s Ambulance or similar)
• Portable toilet rentals
• Electrical requirements
• Additional garbage receptors/pick up
• Etc.