Saskatoon hosts a number of festivals, special events and tournaments every year. These events range from cultural celebrations and artistic performances to weddings and anniversaries to championships. Whatever their individual focus they all have one thing in common…to enhance the quality of life for Saskatoon residents!

Where to Hold Your Event?
The City of Saskatoon has a number of parks, public spaces, civic facilities and sports fields for hosting events. Each location provides a unique advantage depending on your requirements!

Planning Ahead
Careful planning can help to ensure your special event is a success. This page provides resources to help!

Park & River Landing
Event Space
Park space, including the Vimy Memorial Band Shell in Kiwanis Park, is available free of charge for event use; however, events do not have exclusive use of the park. Events, especially smaller occasions, often end up sharing park space with the general public.

There are also many scenic venues available to book at River Landing including an amphitheatre, belvederes and a fire vessel (there is a charge to book the fire vessel).

You may not fence off the park or River Landing in a manner that blocks access to the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) trail or that prohibits access through the site.

To book these spaces please contact the City of Saskatoon Leisure Services Allocations office at 975-3366 or fill out the Park Special Event Application Form.

Park Policies
Please click on Bylaw 7767 for full details.

Alcohol in public parks/facilities - Please note that if you intend to serve alcohol at your event, you must:

• Book space with the City of Saskatoon Allocations department. Call 975-3366 for more information. Click on Park Special Event Application Form for a copy of the form.
• Apply for a Special Occasion Licence from the City of Saskatoon City Clerks office. Call 975-2782 for more information.
• Apply for a Liquor licence from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority at any Liquor Board store.

Firepits/barbeques - No open fires are permitted in parks except for parks that do have fire pits. These are on a first-come, first-serve basis and users must supply their own firewood. Propane fuelled barbeques are allowed in parks.

Picnic Tables – Some park have designated picnic areas, such as Kinsmen Park or the Forestry Farm. The City does not supply additional tables. Most neighbourhood, district, multi-district and special use parks have picnic tables situated throughout available on a first come/first serve basis.

Washrooms – Public washrooms are available in some parks and are open May to September 10am to 10pm.

For more information on Barbeques, Picnic Shelters and Washrooms, click here.

Noise – General guidelines are as follows:

• Monday to Thursday 11:00 am-9:00 pm
• Friday and Saturday 11:00 am-10:00 pm
• Sunday 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Additional information can be found in Frequently Asked Questions (by clicking on the link in the left hand side menu) or by clicking on Bylaw 8244.