Events on Unleased Territory Land

All events and activities conducted on unleased Territory Land regardless of their size or complexity, requires approval. This includes large private functions or organised community events held in any public areas in the ACT, including the City Centre and suburban shopping areas or any of the urban parks, reserves or forest areas.

A Calender of Events and activities for the next 3 months (PDF 165 Kb) is provided for infomation only. For further details call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

How to Apply

For smaller events such as Weddings, Private functions or charitable collections, that are expected to have minimal impact on the surrounding environment or other activities in the area, the application should be lodged at least two weeks before you make any commitments.

For larger events such as Markets, Festivals, Rallies or large community group activities that may impact on the surrounding environment or other activities in the area, the application should be lodged in time for other agencies or the general public to be notified and for you to adjust the proposal according to feedback from any affected parties. This process may require a 6 month lead time.

Complete the Application to Use a Public Place ( PDF 171Kb) and send to the Public Use Team for consideration:

Post: Public Use Team,  Stromlo Office, GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601
Fax: (02) 6207 2544 -  Public Use Team 
Email: environment_eventsandcamping@act.gov.au 
Hand deliver: Parks and City Services, Stromlo Office, 500 Cotter Road Weston ACT 2611
Phone: Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 

Maps

Some areas are zoned for booking purposes. Please use the following maps when applying for approval to use these areas:

Black Mountain Peninsula ( PDF 777Kb)
City Centre ( PDF 818Kb)
Eddison Park ( PDF 983Kb)
Glebe Park ( PDF 789Kb)
John Knight Park ( PDF 1051Kb)
Telopea Park ( PDF 978Kb)
Tuggeranong Town Park ( PDF 867Kb)
Weston Park ( PDF 719Kb)
Lennox Gardens / Nara Park ( PDF 787Kb)  Please note that a 2 hour time limit applies to the booking zone (ie 10:00 - 12:00, 12:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 16:00  etc)

National land within the Parliamentary Triangle, Aspen Island (Carillion), Commonwealth Park, Federation Mall, Kings Park, Lawns of Old Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and the Rose Garden, is managed by the National Capital Authority 

Terms and Conditions

Standard Terms and Conditions ( PDF 32Kb)

Some events and activities attract fees. Fees for exclusive use of a recreation site or on-line camp bookings must be paid in advance. Payment for events and activities with a per-person charge must be made within 14 days of the end of the event after final numbers are known, unless otherwise arranged. Call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 for further details.

Whenever organising/inviting people or groups of people to an event or gathering for some purpose, the organiser (whether an individual or an organisation) has wide ranging responsibilities in addition to the management of the venue, entertainment or proceedings. For further information on your responsibilities, refer to the Guide to Organising Public Events in the ACT  developed by The Office of Regulatory Services in the ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety.

Compliance and Enforcement

City Rangers investigates any matters relating to the unapproved use of unleased land in the ACT. Please call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 to report any matters of concern.