Picnics

Photo of family using picnic table in local park

With the repeal of both the mask bylaw and the physical distancing bylaw, the City is continuing to follow the direction and guidance of the Province and the Regional Medical Officer of Health in making its decisions. Passive screening for the public visiting City facilities will continue to be in place. Members of the public who wish to continue to wear their mask in City facilities are welcome to do so. For more information on what to expect at City facilities, visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs page.

With the repeal of both the mask bylaw and the physical distancing bylaw, the City is continuing to follow the direction and guidance of the Province and the Regional Medical Officer of Health in making its decisions.
Passive screening for the public visiting City facilities will continue to be in place. Members of the public who wish to continue to wear their mask in City facilities are welcome to do so.

For more information on what to expect at City facilities, visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs page.

Online booking for picnic reservations now available

The City of Burlington offers two beautiful and accessible picnic sites at LaSalle and Hidden Valley Park. The park features baseball diamonds, playground areas, washrooms, rain shelters and parking areas.

The picnic sites are nestled among nature trails that offer a lakefront view and wading pool for LaSalle Park and a tranquil natural forest accessible to Royal Botanical Gardens and a splash pad at Hidden Valley Park. There is an admission fee to LaSalle Splash Park for residents who wish to access the splash park.

Picnic booking season runs daily from May 6 to Oct. 7, 2022. Lowville park picnic location will not be available this summer. This site will be re-evaluated in the fall season for the planning of Summer 2023.
All booking and payments are required in advance through the online system at liveandplay.burlington.ca
Watch this video to learn how to setup a Live & Play account
Bookings can be made up to four days before the desired picnic date
Picnic bookings are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
All bookings made within 30 calendar days of the event are final. Any cancellation requests for dates beyond 30 days, please email Customer Service
In the event of a rainout, please email Customer Service within two business days of your picnic to reschedule or request a refund.
Our Rentals Team is also available to assist you with a booking, please email Customer Service with your request.

Explore and Reserve - Picnics

Picnic Information

The City of Burlington offers many beautiful and accessible picnic sites. All parks feature nature trails, baseball diamonds, a playground, washrooms, rain shelters and parking areas.

Picnic Area Use Requirements and Regulations

Picnic Area Use Requirements

Picnic site size is not determined by the number of people that can be seated at picnic tables. The area between individual picnic sites is not included in your rental permit. Renters are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

To keep the picnic sites and parks clean, use the trash bins provided. Please bring garbage bags to collect your waste, in case park bins are full.
Bring your own hibachi or small portable barbeque. Dispose of the charcoal only in the hot ash bins.
Do not put hibachis or barbeques on tables
Dogs must be on a leash at all times. You must clean up after your dog.
Halton Health Department must be notified if you are making or giving food to the public.
Shade tents are permitted as long as they are not staked into the ground.
Parking is limited, car pooling is encouraged. Parking services will enforce parking bylaws.
There is no electricity onsite.

Picnic Area Regulations

Picnic areas are public places and are bound by park bylaw and regulations. The following are not permitted in the picnic area.

Open fires and/or barbeque pits.
Alcoholic beverages
Amplified music, sound systems, megaphones
Inflatable structures or equipment
Generators
Fireworks
Food trucks
Preparation or sale of food in parking lot
Unauthorized vehicles outside the designated parking areas. Parking services will enforce parking by-laws.

Use of the park is subject to City of Burlington bylaws as amended and enforced as per City of Burlington policies. For more information, call 905-335-7738.

LaSalle Park, 50 North Shore Blvd.

Located at the corner of North Shore Boulevard East and LaSalle Park Road. From Plains Road W., turn south on LaSalle Park Road and follow the road until you come to North Shore Boulevard.

LaSalle Pavilion

Please note that the pavilion veranda is not available for picnic use. Public washrooms are located on the veranda and lower level of the pavilion. The accessible picnic site next to the pavilion parking area are open for all to use and not available for reservation. Area 3 is reserved for banquet centre bookings.

LaSalle Splash Park

Open daily from June till September, weather permitting. Admission fee applies. For schedules and online registration visit our Explore Drop-in Programs page.

50 North Shore Blvd. (view map)

Map of Hidden Valley Park picnic locations

Hidden Valley Park, 1137 Hidden Valley Rd.

Located at Lemonville Road and Hidden Valley Road. From Plains Road turn north on Howard Road and follow the road until you come to the centre of Hidden Valley Park.

Rain Shelter Area is a shared common space and is not available for bookings.

Wheelchair accessible picnic tables can be found at Area 4 and 5.

Splash Pad is open daily.

1137 Hidden Valley Rd. (view map)