Picnic Shelters: Visitor Information

Park and Picnic Area Rules

The following items and activities are not permitted in the park or designated picnic areas:

Additional picnic spaces may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Barbecues and picnics are permitted within designated picnic areas only.
Parking may be limited during peak times.
Pets must remain leashed and under control at all times, where applicable.
Tents and shade structures must be no larger than 10 ft. x 10 ft. and cannot be staked into the ground.
Visitors are encouraged to use designated parking areas and pathways only.

Picnic shelters are available by permit only and are rented on a daily basis.
Select picnic areas may be available for reservation.
Additional picnic tables may be available for rent, subject to availability.
There is no designated parking for picnic shelters.
Hydro and power access are not available at picnic shelters.
Requests to reschedule must be submitted at least 14 days before the rental date.
Refunds and rescheduling are not permitted within 14 days of the rental date or due to weather.
To obtain a permit or request reservation information, contact the appropriate park booking office.

All patrons and vehicles must leave the park before the posted closing time.
Staff may begin providing park closure reminders 30 to 60 minutes before closing.
All vehicles must remain in designated parking areas.
Carpooling and public transit are recommended during peak times.
Gates may close to vehicular traffic during peak periods.
Visitors are encouraged to remain on maintained paths and within designated areas.
Poisonous plants and natural hazards may be present in unmaintained areas of the park.

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Limited Picnic tables are available throughout the Park from 7 am to Sunset and available on a first come, first served basis. There is to be no reserving of picnic tables.
Picnic Shelters are available for rental, please see information on rentals below.
Charcoal BBQs are not permitted.
No open flame cooking.
No cooking with oil.
Food Trucks are not permitted at Chinguacousy Park.
The use of generator’s are not permitted.
The use of sound amplifying devices is not permitted.
Inflatable Amusements (i.e. Bouncing Castles) are not permitted within the Park.
No Alcohol, Smoking or Cannabis is permitted.
Only 10’ x 10’ Pop Tents are permitted and cannot be staked into the ground. Tents must be secured using sand bags or securing to picnic tables to prevent from being blown or knocked over.
All vehicles must remain in the designated Parking areas only, no vehicles are permitted to drive on Park Pathway’s or onto grassed areas.
Parking is limited and carpooling or use of Public Transit is highly recommended.

Picnic Shelters with various capacities are available for use by Permit only and are rented out on a daily basis.

Any requests to reschedule date must be completed a minimum of 14 days in advance.
Refunds or rescheduling are not permitted within 14 days of the rental, or due to weather.
Additional tables may be available for rental, subject to availability. Please inquire at time of booking.
There is no power available at Picnic Shelters, and the use of generators is not permitted.
There is no designated parking for Picnic Shelters.
To obtain a permit please contact Chinguacousy Park directly at 905-458-6555 or visit Customer Service desk at Chinguacousy Park Sandra Hames Centre.

View a list of Frequently Asked Questions or visit our Contact Us page to find additional information you are looking for.