What to know about Central Coast
- Central Coast Council needs no booking for a gathering of fewer than 80 people for up to 3 hours with up to 12 chairs, 1 table and 2 small shade gazebos weighted by sandbags, with pegs not permitted.Source: Central Coast Council, small events
- Central Coast Council says structures such as jumping castles or inflatables are not permitted on its land.Source: Central Coast Council, small events
- All Central Coast Council open space areas are alcohol free zones.Source: Central Coast Council, small events
- Gosford's Narara Research Station averages a July low of 4.7°C and a January top of 27.6°C.Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Gosford (Narara Research Station) climate statistics
- The 2021 Census counted 343,180 people in the Central Coast Significant Urban Area.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Central Coast SUA
What a small gathering can bring
Central Coast Council needs no booking for fewer than 80 people over three hours or less, with up to 12 chairs, one table and two small shade gazebos held by sandbags. Pegs are not permitted (Central Coast Council).
What it cannot
Jumping castles and other inflatables are not permitted on council land, and every council open space is an alcohol free zone. For a party with a castle, a bar or a full marquee, a backyard or a hired venue is the way to go.
Inland cool
Away from the beaches it gets cold at night: Narara averages a July low of 4.7°C (BoM). Ask about heaters for an evening party in winter.
Central Coast party hire FAQs
Can I have a jumping castle in a Central Coast park?
No. Central Coast Council does not permit jumping castles or inflatables on its land.
How many people before I need a booking?
A gathering of fewer than 80 people for up to three hours, with only a little furniture and two small weighted gazebos, needs no booking.