Kingston is home to a range of parks, open spaces and community halls that you can use and enjoy. View a list of our parks for event locations, and their facilities including:
When planning your event, please read our event guide(PDF, 576KB) to get help with:
You may need to notify us of your event. Please note we cannot guarantee exclusive use of the land.
Select your event type below and complete the required steps with as much notice as possible. Larger community and private events may require more processing time.
A commercial event is an event with an entry fee or promoting a commercial entity. This includes triathlons, product demonstrations and car shows, among other categories.
Expressions of interest (EOI) are open for individuals or groups who wish to conduct commercial activities on Council land. Please allow up to 12 weeks from the date of the submitted EOI for a notice of outcome.
Successful licencees will be required to provide the applicable insurances, risk management plans and traffic management plans and to obtain relevant permits as outlined in the licence terms and conditions.
For any questions, please contact events@kingston.vic.gov.au.
Complete the commercial event expression of interest form.
Community and charity event organisers are required to complete the Event Notification Form at least 20 days before the proposed event date.
When you apply, you will need to provide:
Fill out the event notification form.
Private events are functions for a select group of people, such as family and friends.
You need to notify us if your event has:
You will need to provide:
Fill out the wedding event notification form to get a permit for your wedding.
Please call us to discuss on 1300 653 356.
For an editable map, contact events@kingston.vic.gov.au
Yes, if it is a small marquee that is weighted not pegged. If you plan to use a large marquee from a hire company, fill out the private event notification form.
No. Free BBQs are provided at many of our public parks for community use.
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No. They are for the whole community to use. We suggest you arrive early to secure your spot.
There are drinking fountains at many of our parks. You cannot tap into the emergency electrical and water boxes.
Petals are preferred and should be cleaned up with any other rubbish.
Most toilets in public parks are open during the day. If not, you can collect a key from us during business hours prior to you event. A deposit is required. For larger events, you may need to hire more toilets.
Smoking is banned:
Outdoor drinking areas allow smoking if they are:
Alcohol is banned in some public areas around Kingston.
You will need a permit from Council to host a street party, however our main priority is to enable you to create a fun event for yourself and your neighbours.
Read and complete our street party permit application form(PDF, 80KB) and return it to our Local Laws team for consideration.
For more information contact our Local Laws team on 1300 653 356.
1300 653 356
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events@kingston.vic.gov.au
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