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Park and garden booking fees
| Venue | Fees |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens | $164.50 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda) |
| Central Gardens and Maranoa Botanic Gardens | $164.50 per hour |
| All other parks and gardens | $164.50 per 4-hour block* |
*Booking fee is charged in 4-hour blocks, not hours. For example, a 5-hour booking is charged as 2 blocks ($329).
Sportsground and facility booking fees
| Type of space | Fees |
|---|---|
| Sportsgrounds | $71.50 per hour |
| Pavilions and halls | $72.50 per hour |
For information on recurring school and club bookings, visit Sportsground bookings for schools and Sportsground bookings for clubs.
Bonds
You will need to pay a bond if:
- you are holding an event that risks damaging the park
- you need a swipe card or key to access the venue.
| Type of bond | Bond amount | When is the bond refunded? |
|---|---|---|
| Event bond | Minimum $200, depending on the risk | 4 weeks after the event, if there is no damage to the space |
| Swipe card or key bond | $200 | After you return the swipe card or key |
Cancel a booking
To cancel your booking, email [email protected] and include:
- your booking ID
- the date of your booking
- the space that you booked.
If you cancel:
- between 10 and 20 days before the booking date, up to 50% of the booking fee and bond will be forfeited to Council
- less than 10 days before the booking date, the booking fee and bond will be forfeited to Council and you will not receive a refund
- due to harsh weather, such as rain or extreme heat, we will issue you with a 12-month booking credit instead of a refund.
More information
For information about fees for marquees and temporary structures such as stages and seating stands, visit our Marquees, temporary structures, and equipment page.
For general fee information, email us at [email protected] or call us on (03) 9278 4444.