There are five parks that offer picnic shelters conveniently adjacent to playgrounds, washrooms, green spaces, pathways and waste receptacles. Fire restrictions limit cooking to propane, butane and charcoal barbecues but are not permitted during a fire ban. No cooking apparatus or briquette disposal bins are available. 

PICNIC SHELTER FEES

Prime (Full Day)

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Weekends & Stats

Non-Prime (Half Day)

10:00 am - 3:00 pm / 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm or both, Monday-Friday

*Rental refunds are not granted.  If the cancelled booking is not rebooked, the renter is charged a cancellation fee equal to the rental fee.

Queen's Park

The Queen's Park Picnic Shelter #1 has 14 picnic tables (two wheelchair accessible) that can seat 112 guests.

The Queen's Park Picnic Shelter #2 has four picnic tables that can seat 32 guests.

Amenities near the Picnic Shelters: Washrooms (Seasonal & Indoor Facilities), Playgrounds, Seasonal Spray Park, Wooded Trails, Bandshell and Bike Skills Park.

Amenities in Queen's Park: Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Artificial Turf Field, Grass Sports Fields & Stadium, Skate Park, Half Basketball Court, Fitness Circuit and Off-leash Dog Park.

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Hume Park

The Picnic Shelter in Lower Hume Park has 12 picnic tables (two wheelchair accessible) that can seat 96 guests.

Amenities near the Picnic Shelter: Washrooms, Grass Sports Field and Off-leash Dog Park.

Amenities in Hume Park: Seasonal Pool & Spray Park, Playgrounds, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Lacrosse Box and Grass Sports Fields.

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Port Royal Park

The Picnic Shelter at Port Royal Park has 8 picnic tables that can seat 64 guests. 

Amenities near the Picnic Shelter: Washrooms, Playground and open grass area.

Amenities in Port Royal Park: Community Garden and Riverfront Trail.

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Ryall Park

The Picnic Shelter at Ryall Park has 7 picnic tables that can seat 56 guests.

Amenities near the Picnic Shelter: Washrooms (Queensborough Community Centre), Playgrounds, Grass Sports Fields, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Seasonal Volleyball Court and Spray Park.

Amenities in Ryall Park: Community Garden and Boro All Wheel Park.

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Old Schoolhouse Park

The Picnic Shelter at Old Schoolhouse Park has 6 picnic tables that can seat 48 guests. 

Amenities near the Picnic Shelter: Seasonal Washrooms, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Half Basketball Court and Playground.

Amenities in Old Schoolhouse Park: Fitness Circuit and Grass Sports Field.

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CONDITIONS OF USE

• Vehicles are permitted only in designated parking areas.
• Waste materials must be properly disposed in the appropriate designated receptacles.
• The use of amplified music, sound equipment, generators, bouncy castles (Lower Hume only), dunk tank and event rides are not permitted in City parks without prior authorization.
• New Westminster Park Alcohol Consumption Zones are available at designated locations.