Picnics

• 2026 Picnic booking season runs daily from May 9 to Oct. 4.
• Lowville Park picnic location will not be available for booking this summer. Visitors can continue to enjoy the picnic spaces free of charge on a first come-first-serve basis.
• Picnic bookings are from 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 Support.
• In the event of a rainout, please email Customer Support within two business days of your picnic to reschedule or request a refund.

Picnic sites with capacities up to 110 people

• Resident - $85.90/day +HST
• Non-Resident/Commercial - $140.20/day +HST

Picnic sites with capacities over 110 people

• Resident - $168.40/day +HST
• Non-Residents/Commercial - $269.60/day +HST

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.

Park barbeque etiquette, reminders and safety tips:

To help keep parks safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone:

• Choose parks with designated picnic amenities and hot ash disposal bins when planning to barbeque.
• Bring a small portable barbeque or hibachi.
• Use barbeques with built-in legs or heat-resistant stands whenever possible.
• Never place barbeques or hibachis on picnic tables. Heat from barbeque’s can cause damage to the wood and composite picnic tables in parks.
• Keep barbeques off grass and away from trees, shrubs, and vegetation.
• Always dispose of charcoal and ashes in designated hot ash bins.
• Never leave hot coals unattended.
• Bring extra garbage bags in case park bins are full.
• Clean up all food waste, packaging, and litter before leaving.
• Dogs must remain on leash at all times and owners must clean up after pets.
• Shade tents are permitted provided they are not staked into the ground.
• Parking is limited at many parks; consider using transit or carpooling.
• Parking bylaws are enforced.
• There is no electricity onsite.
• If food is being prepared or distributed to the public, the Halton Region Health Department must be notified.
• Respect other park visitors by keeping noise levels reasonable and leaving shared spaces clean for the next group.

Find essential barbeque safety tips and guidelines to ensure your barbecues are not only delicious but also accident-free.

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

• 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 bylaws

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 905-335-7777.

Visitors may use barbeques in City parks for the purpose of cooking food. We encourage everyone to barbecue safely and responsibly to help protect parks, natural areas, and other visitors.

For the safest experience, choose a park with designated picnic areas and hot ash disposal bins, such as:

• LaSalle Park
• Lowville Park
• Hidden Valley Park

The City’s designated picnic areas are located at:

• LaSalle Park
• Lowville Park
• Hidden Valley Park

These locations include amenities such as picnic areas and hot ash disposal bins to support safer charcoal disposal.

Small portable propane and charcoal barbeques, including hibachis, are permitted for cooking purposes. Visitors are encouraged to:

• Use compact barbeques designed for park use.
• Choose barbeques with built-in legs or heat-resistant stands as they are not permitted on top of picnic tables.
• Keep barbeques stable and away from grass, trees, picnic tables and walkways.

Both propane and charcoal barbeques are permitted however:

• Charcoal and hot ashes must be disposed of only in designated hot ash bins.
• Propane cylinders and fuel containers must be handled safely and removed from the park after use.
• Open fires are not permitted.

Please book LaSalle Park and Hidden Valley Park in advance. At Lowville Park, picnic and barbeque areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis and do not require a reservation.

Some larger gatherings or special events may require additional permits. Visitors should check park-specific requirements or email Rentals before planning organized events.

Charcoal and hot ashes must only be disposed of in designated hot ash bins.

The City has added several new hot ash bins at Lowville Park and additional signage is being installed to help visitors locate them.

Do not:

• Place hot coals in regular garbage bins
• Dump ashes on the ground or in wooded areas
• Leave charcoal unattended

Not all parks have hot ash disposal bins. Visitors planning to use charcoal are encouraged to choose parks with designated picnic amenities.

For safety reasons, do not place barbeques or hibachis:

• On picnic tables
• Directly on grass
• Under trees or low branches
• Near vegetation
• On pathways or in high-traffic areas

Whenever possible:

• Use a barbeque with built-in legs or a heat-resistant stand
• Place the barbeque on a stable, non-flammable surface
• Keep a safe distance from people, structures and natural areas

Restrictions may occasionally be put in place during:

• Fire bans
• Poor air quality or wildfire smoke conditions

Visitors should follow all posted notices and City advisories before using a barbeque in a park.