What to know about Brisbane
- Brisbane City Council says you need to apply to book a park site for exclusive use for a private event such as a wedding or birthday party.Source: Brisbane City Council, book a park site
- Brisbane City Council lists parties with jumping castles and temporary structures covering more than 15 square metres among the park activities that need permission.Source: Brisbane City Council, book a park site
- Brisbane City Council asks for park booking applications at least 5 working days before the event.Source: Brisbane City Council, book a park site
- Brisbane City Council asks for an application for permission, such as for a jumping castle, at least 10 working days before the event.Source: Brisbane City Council, book a park site
- Brisbane averages 10.1 days with at least 1 mm of rain in March and 3.6 in September.Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane climate statistics
- The 2021 Census counted 2,447,280 people in the Brisbane Significant Urban Area.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Brisbane SUA
Booking a Brisbane park
For a private party with the space to yourself, Brisbane City Council asks you to book a park site, and to apply at least five working days ahead. A party with a jumping castle, or a gazebo or marquee covering more than 15 square metres, also needs the council's permission, and that application should go in at least 10 working days ahead (Brisbane City Council). Tell the hire business the park so the size of the cover fits the rule.
Wet summers, dry springs
Brisbane's rain comes in summer and early autumn: March averages 10.1 rain days, September just 3.6 (BoM). A spring party is the safer bet for an open-air set-up; a summer one usually wants a marquee with sides.
Brisbane party hire FAQs
Do I need permission for a jumping castle in a Brisbane park?
Yes. Brisbane City Council lists parties with jumping castles among the activities that need permission, and asks for the application at least 10 working days ahead.
How big a gazebo can I bring without permission?
Brisbane City Council asks for permission for temporary structures covering more than 15 square metres.