| Park and Private Events | Book a Park
All City parks are open for public use and enjoyment. Although not required, you can secure a spot for a private event at popular parks by booking it in advance.
Please note booked outdoor spaces are not monitored. You can reserve a park online for one-time private events such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, reunions, etc. If you are booking a larger (over 500 people) event, an event for next year, or a multi-day event (or if the park you are requesting is not listed among the form options), please do one of the following:
Permits Contact City Hall to apply for all necessary outdoor wedding permits. Events seeking to use large speakers to amplify voice or music will need an approved noise permit. The use of a small portable stereo or microphone for an officiate does not require a permit. Be sure to also ask about rules regarding trash removal, available electricity, park etiquette, and parking. Setup and Decorations Please note that event setup and take-down - including clean-up - times must be completed within the time allotted by the Park Use application. Outdoor decorations may be displayed with tape or string. Staples or nails are not allowed as these may damage trees and structures. All decorations must be removed immediately following the ceremony. Temporary tents and structures are permitted in parks, but must be weighted into place. Pegs or spikes are not allowed. Chairs are permitted, but should be used sparingly to avoid damaging the grass. Site plans for placements and setup is requested and approval for placements are required. Food and Beverages Alcohol consumption is not permitted in City parks. Food may be cooked on propane barbecues, but make sure not to place barbecues directly on picnic tables or other structures, as doing so may damage surfaces. Weddings may be catered, but caterers must not solicit or advertise business while on site and may only serve event guests.
Code of Conduct and Rules and Regulations Please note park sites are unmonitored. For the sake of public safety, the City asks every park user to be respectful of others, keep parks and sport fields clean, and follow the Code of Conduct and Rules and Regulations as follows:
Code of Conduct- Treat other park users fairly and respectfully. Do not engage in behaviour, actions, or language that is discriminatory, racist, or otherwise demeaning.
- Do not engage in aggressive acts, threats, violence or profanity.
- Follow City bylaws, policies, and rules and regulations at all times and do not damage, pollute, or engage in behaviour that is otherwise detrimental to the park or sport field.
General Rules and Regulations- Alcohol, smoking, vaping, or drugs are not allowed anywhere on-site..
- Dogs and other pets are not allowed on sport fields or on playgrounds. Pets are only permitted in certain pet-friendly on-leash and off-leash parks
- Do not litter or dump garbage in City parks.
- Vehicles are not permitted in parks or on sport fields.
- Parking is allowed in adjacent parking lots, but is not permitted in driveways, alleys, or on open green spaces or sidewalks.
- Public disturbances and excessive noise, including vulgar language and honking of car horns, are not allowed. Noise permits must be issued for amplified sound.
- Please report any damage or vandalism to 3-1-1.
Cancel or Change a Booking Bookings may be cancelled at no charge 16 full days before an event's start date. Cancellations received with less than 16 days notice will be subject to a full rental charge.
Bookings may also be changed.
Other Parks and Sport Field Information
- Flowers are planted in most parks around the end of May and are usually in bloom until the middle of September, weather permitting.
- Connaught Hill Park is open to vehicle traffic from May to October 9:00am to 9:00pm.
- All temporary structures including tents, etc. must not be staked and cannot be erected without consultation and approval.
- Sport fields may close to weather or other conditions.
Park and Sport Field Tournament and Event Resource GuideThe City of Prince George supports close to 300 different park bookings, tournaments, and special events in City parks, sport fields, and outdoor recreation facilities each year. The City's Parks Division developed a resource to help guide groups through each step of the tournament and event booking process.
2022 Park Rental Fees
- Includes any non-designated park location.
Commercial Rate
| - $58.00 per hour
- $188.00 for half day
- $314.00 for full day
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Discounted Rate
| - $29.00 per hour
- $96.00 per half day
- $157.00 per full day
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- Discounted Rates are applicable to youth and adults and are available to not-for-profit groups or registered societies organising leisure activities that charge no admission and have no intention of making personal financial gain.
- Youth discounted rates apply when all participants are 18 years or younger.
- Adult discounted rates apply to individuals 19 years or older or any combination of individuals 19 years or older and 18 years or younger when part of a not-for-profit group or registered society leisure opportunity.
- Half Day Rates apply when booking a facility for up to and including four (4) hours.
- Daily Rates apply when booking a facility for over four (4) hours.
| Park Bookings and Events | 1 | 1 | 165 | | Sports Field | Sports and Field BookingsThe City offers fields and facilities for sporting events, many of which have hosted regional, provincial, and national competitions. Fields, ball diamonds, and volleyball courts are available for both event and tournament use.
Prince George's Parks Division manages 11 rental agreements with various organizations that rent City properties such as sports fields and ball diamonds. To book a property that is currently rented out, contact the renter directly instead of submitting a Parks booking form.
Booking Information and Cancellations - Please allow two (2) weeks for park use permit processing.
- Vehicles are not permitted in parks. Services vehicles may be allowed for major events with prior approval.
- Please tidy up after an event to keep City parks clean.
- Alcohol consumption is prohibited in City parks.
- A noise permit is required for amplified sound.
- All temporary structures - tents, staging, etc. - require prior approval.
- Users are responsible for the area's security and for locking up services after use. Users are also responsible for picking up and returning appropriate keys to the City Service Centre at City Hall.
- Gas barbecues are permitted in City parks.
- Open fires are NOT permitted.
- Dogs are not permitted on any sports fields or playground areas.
Note that parks and sports fields are generally booked from early May to mid-October and availability is weather dependent. The City of Prince George has a sixteen-(16)-day cancellation policy for full refunds.
Please report any damaged or vandalized park amenities by calling 250-561-7600.
Cancel or Change a Booking Bookings may be cancelled at no charge 16 full days before an event's start date. Cancellations received with less than 16 days notice will be subject to a full rental charge.
Bookings may also be changed.
Booking Facilities with Rental Agreements
PG Nechako Mixed Slo-Pitch League
| Nechako Park
| Email
| PG Senior Women's Fastball
| Freeman Park
| Email | Alternate Email
| PG Minor Girls Softball
| Freeman Park and Carrie Jane Home Park
| Email
| PG Youth Baseball
| Rotary Park, Volunteer Park, Joe Martin, Harry Loder, and Gyro Park
| Email
| PG Senior Men's Baseball
| PG Senior Men Baseball Field
| Email
| PG Soccer Association
| Exhibition Park Adult Soccer Fields
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Email
| PG Youth Soccer Assoc.
| Exhibition Park Youth Soccer Fields
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Email
| Spruce City Men's Fastball
| Spruce City Men's Stadium
| Email
| Spruce City Minor Boys Softball
| Ron Wiley and Carrie Jane Home Field
| Email
| Supertrax BMX
| BMX Track
| Email
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2022 School District #57 Sports Fields and Hard Surface Courts
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Commercial Rate
- Hourly - $35.00
- Daily - $175.00
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Discount Adult
- Hourly - $19.00
- Daily - $133.00
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Discount Youth
- Hourly - $2.00
- Daily - $25.00
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Community Association - No charge
2022 City Sports Fields and Hard Surface Courts
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Commercial Rate
- Hourly - $35.00
- Daily - $175.00
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Discount Adult
- Hourly - $19.00
- Daily - $133.00
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Discount Youth
- Hourly - $2.00
- Daily - $25.00
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Community Association - No charge
Park and Sports Field Tournament and Event Resource GuideThe City of Prince George supports close to 300 different park bookings, tournaments, and special events in City parks, sports fields, and outdoor recreation facilities each year. The City's Parks Division developed a resource to help guide groups through each step of the tournament and event booking process. | Park Bookings and Events | 1 | 2 | 165 | | School | School Bookings
Scheduled community use of all indoor School District 57 facilities including gyms and meeting spaces are cancelled until further notice while the Provincial Ministry of Education and SD 57 work to implement measures to ensure students' safe return to classrooms.
Prince George School District 57 works in partnership with the City to make school gyms affordable and accessible to support healthy, active lifestyles.
The City of Prince George books school gyms and fields for community use from September to June during the following designated hours:
- Monday to Friday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm for elementary school gyms.
- Monday to Friday from 8:00pm to 10:00pm for secondary school gyms.
- Saturday and Sunday all day (custodial fees charged for weekend use).
For more information on the City's Shared Use Agreement with School District 57 and details on the booking process:
Booking Information and Rules
Code of Conduct- Treat other users fairly and with respect.
Do not use language or act in a way that is discriminatory, racist, or demeaning to others.
- Conduct yourself ethically and
do not engage in aggressive, threatening, and/or violent behaviour.
- Follow City and SD57 bylaws, policies, and rules and regulations at all times.
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Do not engage in behaviour that may damage, destroy, pollute, or is otherwise detrimental to surrounding facilities.
General Rules and Regulations- The on-site custodian will
only provide school access to the group leader (or adult supervisor).
- Youth groups must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Children will not be allowed to enter a facility without an adult.
- An SD57 custodian will be on-site when facilities are open to community use. Charges may apply.
- Be courteous to the custodian and make note of the following rules:
- SD57 facility doors are locked after school hours and will remain closed and locked.
- The on-site custodian can let users into the facility a few minutes before the booked time. The doors will be locked immediately after the booking time starts.
- Make sure your use permit is on-site and ready to be presented if needed.
- You must wear clean, indoor, non-marking footwear in schools.
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Food and drink are not allowed in gyms.
- You are only allowed to use the space designated in your permit for the allotted time.
- Make sure to leave the facility/school once your booking is over.
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Use of school equipment is not allowed unless arrangements are made beforehand.
- Parking is only allowed in designed SD57 lots.
- Pets are not allowed anywhere on SD57 property.
- No littering or dumping allowed on SD57 property. Keep the facilities clean.
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Smoking, vaping, alcohol, or drugs are forbidden anywhere on-site.
Offices and Loss of Privileges
The permit holder is responsible for making sure all players, coaches, parents, and other relevant parties understand and abide by the facility Code of Conduct and Rules and Regulations.
Violations to the Code of Conduct and/or Rules and Regulations will be documented and disciplinary steps will be taken that may result in bookings being cancelled and/or loss of use of the facility.
Cancel or Change a Booking Bookings may be cancelled at no charge 16 full days before an event's start date. Cancellations received with less than 16 days notice will be subject to a full rental charge.
Bookings may also be changed.
2022 School Rental Fees (Hourly)
Elementary School
Commercial
| $90.00*
| $29.00*
| Community Association
| No charge*
| No charge*
| Discounted Youth
| $5.25
| $5.25
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Discounted Adult
| $44.00*
| $16.00*
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Secondary School
Commercial
| $97.00*
| $48.00*
| $36.00*
| Community Association
| No charge*
| No charge*
| No charge*
| Discounted Youth
| $10.00
| $5.25*
| $5.25*
| Discounted Adult
| $47.00*
| $27.00*
| $21.00 *
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*Does not include custodial charges set by School District 57.
- Discounted Rates are applicable to youth and adults and are available to not-for-profit groups or registered societies organising leisure activities that charge no admission and have no intention of making personal financial gain.
- Youth discounted rates apply when all participants are 18 years or younger.
- Adult discounted rates apply to individuals 19 years or older or any combination of individuals 19 years or older and 18 years or younger when part of a not-for-profit group or registered society leisure opportunity.
- Commercial rates apply to organizations that offer programs for a fee with the intention to make personal or organizational gain and/or where admission fees are charged and the community is not the main beneficiary.
- Community Associations are specific volunteer organizations under the City's community development model that deliver low-cost recreation services and programs.
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Download the consolidated Fees and Changes bylaw for details [PDF]
| Park Bookings and Events | 1 | 3 | 165 | | Mr. PG Promotion | Book Mr. PGThe City maintains a publicly accessible location at the intersection of Highways 16 and 97 where the Mr. PG statue is located. The City allows imagery (photographs and video) to be captured on-site and publicized, but the depiction of Mr. PG must not be altered.
Mr. PG may be booked to hold flags or be illuminated in a variety of colours promoting local community groups or events. Standard sized flags (4’ x 7.5’ or 5' x 10') must be professional and positive in appearance. Permission is granted at the discretion of the City of Prince George and is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
The City of Prince George will install a supplied flag on Mr. PG for a two-week period. Flags may be dropped off and picked up again at the City Hall Service Centre at 1100 Patricia Blvd.
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Note: If you are planning to book Mr. PG
six months or longer in advance, please
fill out and submit the Park Promotional form.
- There is no charge to have Mr. PG illuminated.
- The Mr. PG flag installation fee for 2021 is $206 ($212 for 2022).
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