Bedford Park

Bookings are necessary if you wish to hold a private event or organised sporting activity on one of the Shire’s parks or reserves. This will ensure that the reserve is suitable for the requested activity and that it is available during the times you wish to hold your event. No other bookings will be accepted for the area you have requested, however, the general vicinity may still be used by casual users (family picnics, dog walkers etc.). The area you have booked will not be fenced off to the general public. If you wish to have exclusive use, please advise in the comments section of your booking as additional fees will apply.

• Please ensure you have a copy of your confirmation email on the day as proof of booking

• There must be compliance with any lawful direction from Shire Officers should the need arise

• The applicant will be responsible for their own safety, the safety of their guests and be aware of any influence their event will have on the public.

• The event organiser is responsible for ensuring that any areas used for the activity are left in the manner in which they were found and all decorations, rubbish and associated equipment used for the event are completely removed from the area

• Excessive damage to the grounds will incur a penalty fee

• Alcohol is permitted strictly on the basis that the event/function is for less than 100 people and does not exceed more than 2 hours

• Fires are not permitted unless a permit has been issued

• Camping is not permitted

• Vehicles do not access the ground unless a permit is issued

• Please have consideration for other hirer's who may have reserved the area immediately following your booking

• Please be mindful of noise levels emitted from your event. Hirers are required to prevent nuisance, unreasonable noise and disturbance to local residents

• No smoking is allowed in enclosed areas (including tents/marquees) and within ten (10) metres of children’s playgrounds and any other specified areas, in accordance with the Tobacco Products Control Act 2006

• No stay/pegs are to be used for roping of the area or for tents. Please use sandbags as an alternative

• Booking a park/reserve does not provide exclusive use of public infrastructure such as the playgrounds or gazebo areas but can be used during your booking if vacant

• If any keys are required for this booking, a copy of photo ID (Drivers Licence, Passport or Proof of Age Card) is provided upon collection of any key. Keys will not be given to approved hirers unless this identification has been supplied. If approved hirers wish to have a third party collect a key on their behalf, this must be organised and approved by the Shire in writing prior to collection of key

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