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Park Reservations, Events & Permits

Depending on what you would like to do, you may require a picnic shelter reservation or a park permit. Please use the table below to determine what type of event you are hosting and what approval you may need.

Picnic Shelter Reservations	There are picnic shelters available for reservation at: Bright Angel Park, Glenora Trails Head Park and Elsie Miles Park.	Click here for more information
Picnic Shelters (First-Come, First-Served)	There are picnic shelters in CVRD parks that are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no fee.	Click here for more information
Group Park Use (Notification)	Required for small, private events with less than 40 people attending, including: birthday parties; and small, simple wedding ceremonies. *Not required if reserving a picnic shelter.	Submit a Group Use Notification Form Click here for more information
School Field Trips	Including Picnic Shelter: Submit your request through our online booking system. Without Picnic Shelter: Complete a Volunteer Activity & School Field Trip Request Form.	Submit a Volunteer Activity & School Field Trip Request Form Click here for more information
Special Events & Special Use Permits	Required for any proposed event planned in a park/trail that falls into any of the following categories: attendance of 40 or more people (including weddings); hosted by a club, organization or business; any set up is required (e.g. chairs, tables, tents, etc.); open to the public; scientific research; or filming*.	Submit a Parks & Trails Special Event Permit Application Click here for more information
Filming in a Park/Trail	All filming requests should be directed to Film Cowichan for the appropriate approvals. If the filming involves special set up or activities occurring within the park, a Parks Special Event Permit may also be required.	Contact Laura Jennifer Leppard, Location Scout/ Filming Coordinator (with Film Cowichan): 250.732.1419
Ball Field Reservations	Saltair Centennial Park	Contact Parks & Trails: Email 250.746.2660
	Shawnigan Hills Athletic Park	Contact Kerry Park Recreation Centre: 250.743.5922
	Mesachie Lake Park; and Little League Park	Contact Cowichan Lake Recreation Centre: 250.749.6742
Commercial Park Use (Not Currently Permitted)	At this time, commercial use in CVRD parks or trails is not permitted (this includes: food trucks, fitness classes, organized classes/groups or other events, where the organizer earns a profit). These events can only be hosted through the CVRD. If you wish to find out more about working with CVRD Recreation to host your commercial class/event, please contact us.	Contact Sheena Boyles, Administration & Facility Booking Coordinator: Email 250.743.5922 (ext. 3702)
Other Inquiries	All other inquiries can be directed to the Parks & Trails Division.	Email 250.746.2660