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Oshawa park wedding and photography permits
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Formal wedding ceremonies and special-occasion photography in Oshawa parks need a permit. Apply through the Facility Booking Office and include setup, cleanup, chairs and decorations in the plan.
Key information
Formal wedding ceremonies and special-occasion photography in Oshawa parks need a permit. Apply through the Facility Booking Office and include setup, cleanup, chairs and decorations in the plan.
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Published wedding and photography fees
| Booking | Rate before HST | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Photos in city parks | $65 per hour | No exclusive area or right to block public access |
| Wedding ceremony including photography | $131 per hour | Setup and takedown must fit the booking |
| Hydro at Lakeview Park | $36 flat rate | Specific wedding and photography fee table |
Sources: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Your visit at a glance
- Choose the booking
Photography and ceremony bookings have different hourly fees.
- Plan the space
A permit does not remove ordinary public access.
- Allow setup time
Fit setup, decorations and cleanup within the booking.
Sources: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
What a permit allows
A permit approves the activity in the park. It does not give exclusive rights over a particular area. Groups must share space with the public and other permit holders.
At the Memory Garden, guests should wait until a ceremony ends before using that area for photographs. A photography permit can cover multiple areas, but a ceremony may make one area temporarily unavailable. City closures must still be followed.
Sources: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Chairs, decorations and cleanup
Send the Facility Booking Office a photograph of hired chairs and the supplier’s details as part of the application. Guests bringing their own chairs may use lawn or camping chairs. All decorations need city approval before the rental date.
The permit holder handles setup and takedown unless another arrangement was made with the office. Remove litter and restore the site. Do not drive or park on lawns: vehicles may use only designated parking, driveways and roads.
Sources: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Choose the setting
The Botanical Gardens’ Memory Garden pergola can provide a small ceremony setting, but there are no public washrooms at the gardens. Lakeview Park connects with the creek path and Waterfront Trail.
At Lakeview Park, the Jubilee Pavilion holds sole concession rights. Outside catering or corporate food services are not permitted. The Pavilion hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Sources: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Questions and answers
Do formal photos need a permit?
Yes. Groups taking formal special-occasion photographs in city parks need a permit.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
What is the photography rate?
The published fee is $65 per hour plus HST. Recheck the current city fee table before booking.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
What does a ceremony cost?
The published rate is $131 per hour plus HST, including photography.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Does a booking close the garden to other people?
No. Public access remains and groups must coexist with other permit holders.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Can we put chairs in the Memory Garden?
Submit hired-chair photos and company details to the booking office. Personal chairs are limited to lawn or camping chairs.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Do decorations need approval?
Yes, city staff must approve all decorations before the rental date.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Can setup happen before our paid time?
Setup and takedown must be included in the permitted time unless pre-arranged with the office.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Can a car drive into the park for deliveries?
Vehicles may use only designated parking areas, driveways and roadways. The permit does not allow driving on parkland.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Can we bring outside catering to Lakeview Park?
No. The Jubilee Pavilion has sole concession rights there.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Are there washrooms at the Botanical Gardens?
No public washrooms are available at that site.
Source: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens