Holding an event in a park

Overview

Many of our parks can be booked for events such as:

  • weddings
  • parties
  • sporting activities
  • personal training.

If you are interested in holding an event within a park, please complete the Notify us of your event form and return it to us for consideration and review. We receive a large volume of event applications for the use of Logan City Parks, therefore please allow 21 days, if you are considering booking an event.

Notify us of your event

Large events

Many of our parks can be booked for large events such as:

  • Fair
  • Market
  • Circus
  • Community events

Logan has parks suited for large events.

Weddings and special events

Logan has several scenic parks and gardens ideal for hosting weddings and special events. There is no fee for using a park for an event, however we cannot guarantee exclusive use.

Alexander Clark Park

Alexander Clark Park

120 Dewar Drive, Loganholme

View Alexander Clark Park

Riverdale Park

Riverdale Park

12 Cardwell Court, Meadowbrook

View Riverdale Park

Logan Gardens

Logan Gardens

12 Civic Parade, Logan Central

View Logan Gardens

Underwood Park

Underwood Park

956-1028 Underwood Road, Priestdale

View Underwood Park

Personal training

Applications for personal training sessions will be considered if they meet the Queensland Health and Queensland State Government restrictions and guidelines.

If you want to run personal training sessions in one of our parks, please download and fill in our Personal training application form(PDF, 553KB).

Your application must include:

  • copies of first aid qualifications
  • copies of relevant qualifications
  • Australian Business Number
  • copy of public liability insurance to a minimum of $20 million.

Once we have received your Application Form, we will send you more information including a Risk Assessment Template.

For more information, please call us on 07 3412 3412 or email us at council@logan.qld.gov.au.

Fees and charges

Community event

A community event is considered an event that is open and inviting the general public and not ran by a business, company or organisation.

Fee type Unit Amount GST applicable
Event (250 - 500 attendees) Per event $150.00 No
Large event (over 501 attendees) Per event $250.00 No

Commercial event

A commercial event is considered an event that is ran and operated by a commercial business, company or organisation.

Fee type Unit Amount GST applicable
Small event (1 - 100 attendees) Per event $450.00 No
Medium event (101 - 500 attendees) Per event $700.00 No
Large event (501 - 2,000 attendees) Per event $975.00 No
Extra large event (over 2,000 attendees) Per event $1,250.00 No

Recurring event

A recurring event is considered an event that runs more than 10 times per calendar year.

Fee type Unit Amount GST applicable
Small event (1 - 100 attendees) Annual application $2,500.00 No
Medium event (101 - 500 attendees) Annual application $5,000.00 No
Large event (501 - 2,000 attendees) Annual application $7,500.00 No
Extra large event (over 2,000 attendees) Annual application $10,000.00 No

Additional fees and charges

Fee type Unit Amount GST applicable
Off-schedule maintenance/mowing On request POA Yes
Single cleaning and restocking - toilet facilities, before and after event
(minimum 1 hour each)
Per hour $120.00 Yes

Conditions that apply once your event has been approved

  • You must comply with all State and Federal recommendations relating to the current COVID-19 protocols.
  • If you plan to hold personal training sessions or a community event, you will need to have public liability insurance to the value of $20 million.
  • You should not promote or advertise your event on social media or other channels until approval has been granted on your application. Please notify us if you intend to promote your event.
  • You must not use confetti or rice in the park. You can use flower petals. Please make sure that any petals you use are cleared from pathways after the event.
  • The permit for the event does not give you exclusive use of the park. You may have to share the park and its facilities with others. We will do our best to stop others from organising an event at the same time in the same park.
  • Please leave the park clean and tidy after the event and put your rubbish in the bins provided. You will need to take away any excess rubbish that does not fit in the bins provided.
  • You can use signs or decorations if they are free-standing or taped to the trees or park furniture. You must not use nails, staples or similar fasteners to attach decorations or signs. Please remove all signs and decorations at the end of the event.
  • We do not allow election signs in any of our parks.
  • It is a requirement that event organisers manage any noise from generators, music equipment, PA systems, etc.
  • If you need power for the equipment, you can use a generator. Power is not available for this type of use.
  • If you would like to prepare or sell food at the event, please call us on 07 3412 3412 as special conditions will apply.
  • If your event includes a jumping castle or any other amusement you will require a permit.
  • We can cancel a permit in poor weather conditions.
  • You will need a registration certificate for any amusement equipment. You can get this from The Office of Fair and Safe Work Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney General. For more information, please contact them on 1300 362 128 or visit the Worksafe website.

Vehicle permits

You may need a vehicle permit if you take your vehicle into a park for your event.

If we issue you with a vehicle permit, please abide by all conditions listed on it.

  • We may deny access to the park or require you to pay a bond to ensure vehicles do not damage the park.
  • Vehicles must not remain on the grass area.
  • Any access gates must be immediately locked after entry or exit to ensure other people do not gain unauthorised entry into the park.
  • Our park rangers can cancel the vehicle access at any time if the weather conditions are poor.
  • We will meet you at the park to discuss the requirements of your event. You must follow the site map we provide.