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Group picnic reservations in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Burnaby offers bookable group picnic areas at three parks from May to September. Small, unreserved picnic areas work on a first-come basis.
Key information
Burnaby offers bookable group picnic areas at three parks from May to September. Small, unreserved picnic areas work on a first-come basis.
On this page
Choose the right type of picnic
Small groups can use ordinary picnic areas without booking. A group reservation gives priority at its booked group site from 8 am to 8 pm.
The complete bookable park list on the City page is Burnaby Fraser Foreshore, Confederation and Central Park. A park map point does not identify the correct numbered picnic site. Use the booking map and contract.
Apply and confirm the booking
The City begins accepting applications on February 1 for the following year. Complete the picnic application and send it to Allotments and Bookings using the contact on the source page. Call 604-294-7222 for help.
A calendar date without a booking is not a guarantee: pending applications are not shown. The posted 2026 calendars are past-season records, not 2027 availability. Pay the full fee after receiving the contract to confirm the booking. Fees vary by location and year.
Plan approvals and safety
Commercial general liability insurance is required. Ask about the exact coverage before purchasing it. Cancellation and rescheduling conditions arrive with the contract.
Mention food concessions, food trucks, amplified sound, tents, stages and inflatable equipment on the application. These need approval. A food concession also needs Fraser Health approval or a health operating permit.
Dogs are not allowed in picnic areas. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in public parks. Alcohol is limited to permitted areas or approved beer gardens.
Fraser Foreshore closure notice
When checked, the City still showed hazard-tree closures at the original picnic area and an alternate area near the pier, at the foot of Tillicum Street. The notice says the closure lasts until fall without giving a confirmed reopening day. Confirm the assigned site before booking or travelling.
Quick reference
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Fraser Foreshore | 2 usual areas of 200; 14 tables each; no power or vehicle access. Original areas have a closure notice. |
| Confederation | 2 areas of 200; 15 and 18 tables; request power or delivery access while booking. |
| Central Park | Site 1: 200 people and 22 tables. Site 2: 100 people and 18 tables. No power or vehicle access. |
| Booking season | May to September; priority use 8 am to 8 pm |
What to do next
- Choose
Match group size, equipment and access needs to a site.
- Apply
Send the form and disclose food, sound and special equipment.
- Confirm
Arrange insurance, pay the contract and keep the site instructions.
Every park with group picnic reservations
Burnaby Fraser Foreshore group picnic area
Foot of Tillicum Street, Burnaby, BC (temporary area)
The City lists two usual 200-person areas with 14 tables each. Covered shelters, washrooms, water, trails, playgrounds and outdoor volleyball are among the listed facilities. The original areas have a hazard-tree closure notice, with an alternate area near the pier at the foot of Tillicum Street. Confirm the contract location rather than following an old site map.
- Power and delivery access
- Not provided at the usual site
- Status
- Temporary area; confirm with booking office
Sources: Burnaby group picnic sites
Confederation Park group picnic areas
North Burnaby; use the contract for numbered site
Two covered group areas each accommodate 200 people. Site 1 has 15 tables; site 2 has 18. The City lists washrooms, water, bocce, lawn bowling, tennis, trails, a playground, running track and summer spray pool. Request power and vehicle drop-off permission during booking.
- Capacity
- 200 at each of two sites
- Tables
- 15 at site 1, 18 at site 2
Sources: Burnaby group picnic sites
Central Park group picnic areas
West of Metrotown, Burnaby, BC; use the contract for numbered site
Site 1 accommodates 200 people with 22 tables; site 2 accommodates 100 with 18 tables. The listed park facilities include washrooms, water, trails, a playground, outdoor pool, fitness circuit, volleyball, pitch-and-putt and tennis. Pool access and seasonal operation are separate from a picnic reservation.
- Capacity
- Site 1: 200; site 2: 100
- Power and vehicle access
- Not available
Sources: Burnaby group picnic sites
These maps locate the parks, not the numbered picnic sites. The complete source scope is three park groups. Use the booking contract and official site map for the assigned area.
10 useful questions
Do small picnics need a reservation?
Ordinary small-group picnic areas are first-come and do not need advance booking.
Which parks have reservable group picnic areas?
The City lists Fraser Foreshore, Confederation and Central Park.
When can I reserve a group site?
The published group-site season runs from May through September.
How long is priority use on my booked day?
The reserved group has priority from 8 am to 8 pm.
Does an empty calendar date guarantee availability?
No. Pending applications are not included in the posted calendar.
When is a booking confirmed?
After an accepted application, the full contract fee must be paid to confirm it.
Can I bring a dog to the picnic area?
No. The City excludes dogs from picnic areas for sanitary reasons.
Can I bring a bouncy castle or loud speaker?
Only with the needed approval. Include special equipment and amplified sound in the application.
Is insurance needed?
Yes. Commercial general liability insurance is required. Ask the booking office for the specific coverage.
Who handles picnic questions?
Allotments and Bookings can be reached at 604-294-7222.
Official information and forms
This guide covers the municipal service in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Fees and active service notices can change. Use the linked official page for the application or latest notice.