Bourke Street Reserve

Please ensure you have read and understood the below terms and conditions and the City of Vincent's policy 2.1.7 Parks, Reserves and Hall Facilities.

An upfront bond of up to $2500 may be required prior to an event for weekend bookings.

Please ensure you have a copy of your confirmation email on the day as proof of booking. You can contact the City of Vincent on our after-hours number 9273 6061 if there are any issues.

Please ensure set up and pack down is included within the booking time. The park must be left in a clean and tidy state with all rubbish removed.

Playgrounds and barbeques may not be booked for exclusive use.

If you are planning to have entertainment such as bouncy castles, petting zoos, archery etc., please contact [email protected] for more information and approval.

Should alcohol be sold, approval from the Department of Racing and Gaming is required.

Please be mindful of noise levels emitted from your event. Amplified sound will need to be monitored so that it cannot be heard beyond the perimeter of the park.

The following equipment is permitted on the reserve: camping/folding chairs, trestle tables, picnic rugs, eskies, temporary wedding arbour, real flowers (not fake) and cushions. If you wish to bring equipment not stated, please seek permission from the City of Vincent via message when making your booking. If you wish to bring equipment not stated above, please seek special permission from the City of Vincent.

Any structures bigger than 3x3 will need to be approved. Please contact the City of Vincent via [email protected]

Pegging into the grounds is not permitted.

Please note, there is no confetti to be thrown. Only real flowers are permitted, however every attempt to clean up needs to be taken.

No cooking devices are permitted.

14 days’ notice in writing is required for the cancellation of a booking. Monies cannot be refunded due to poor attendance or inclement weather.

If any keys are required for this booking, hirers must provide Photo ID (drivers licence, passport or proof of age card) when collecting keys. If hirers wish to have a third party collect a key on their behalf, this must be approved by the City of Vincent in writing prior to collection.

Please ensure you have obtained any applicable permits and/or approvals.

If you are planning to have a ticketed event, an event application must be completed and submitted to the City of Vincent six weeks prior to the event. More information regarding events is available here. Please allow up to six weeks for the processing of event applications.

For large events where food vendors plan to sell to the public, please contact [email protected] for more information.

For small, private gatherings where food vendors are only catering to attendees, the food business must notify the City of Vincent in writing prior to the event.

Strictly no vehicles are to be driven onto the reserve. Special permits can be requested, please contact the City of Vincent via [email protected]

Every endeavour should be made by the hirer to offer any unused space of the park or reserve to the general public for use.