Plan an Outdoor Event

Please review the steps and permits required to get approval for holding a special event in a Vernon park. Our Event Planning Guidelines page contains resources to assist with planning your upcoming event.

Step 1: Determine the type of event

Before submitting an Event Application, please review the steps below.

City parks are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless you wish to book the exclusive use of a park.

An Outdoor Event Application is required to host events when:
- Exclusive use of park space is required
- Access to city services is requested (Ex. Water or electrical)
- Rental of city equipment is requested (Ex. Picnic tables, garbage cans etc.)
- Your event is held on city roadways
- A liquor permit is applied for on city property

Step 2: Choose your location

- What is the size of your event - number of participants, area required?
- Is there parking available?
- Do you require access to power and/or water?
- Will you be serving alcohol or food?
- Are you including tents or inflatable play structures in your event set-up?
- Will you or vendors at the event be selling merchandise?
- Do you require city rentals like picnic tables, garbage cans, etc.?
- Do you need washrooms available?
- Will you require a stage?
- Have you considered accessibility?
- Have you considered event safety and security?
- Will you work with a traffic control company?
Parks at a Glance
This chart will give you an idea of the amenities available at each location.
Major Event Parks
Some of our most popular parks for festivals and events include:
- Polson Park
- Civic Memorial Park
Minor Event Parks
- Cenotaph Park (Vernon)
- Civic Plaza / Spirit Square
- Cenotaph Park (Coldstream)
- Coldstream Park
- Lavington Park
Vernon is home to many top quality sports fields. Soccer, baseball, slo-pitch, cricket, rugby, and field lacrosse all use these fields during their seasons.
- DND
- Marshall Field
- Grahame Park
- MacDonald Park
- Alexis Park
- Greater Vernon Athletics Park
- School District #22
- RDNO
- DOC

Registration for Winter 2026 programs and activities on now.

Plan an Outdoor Event

Step 1: Determine the type of event

Step 2: Choose your location

Step 3: Submit Outdoor Event Application

Step 4: Gather information and documents

Step 5: Review fees and deposits

Registration for Winter 2026 programs and activities on now.

Plan an Outdoor Event

Step 1: Determine the type of event

Step 2: Choose your location

Step 3: Submit Outdoor Event Application

Step 4: Gather information and documents

Step 5: Review fees and deposits

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