What to know about Footscray
- Maribyrnong accepts casual park bookings for Coulson Gardens, Cruickshank Park, Footscray Park, Pipemakers Park and Yarraville Gardens, up to six months in advance.Source: Maribyrnong City Council, casual park bookings
- Maribyrnong says no temporary structures are permitted in any of its parks and gardens, although tables and chairs may be used to seat guests.Source: Maribyrnong City Council, casual park bookings
- Maribyrnong's casual booking terms list jumping castles, marquees, amusements and animal farms as not allowed in its parks, gardens or reserves.Source: Maribyrnong City Council, casual park booking terms
- Under the same terms only gas barbecues may be used, no hot coals are allowed and protective matting must be used on grass.Source: Maribyrnong City Council, casual park booking terms
- Maribyrnong treats birthday parties and private functions of 50 to 150 people that need exclusive use of a park as minor occasions, with applications lodged at least 8 weeks before the date.Source: Maribyrnong City Council, apply for an event permit
Planning a party in Footscray
Maribyrnong takes casual bookings for five parks, Footscray Park among them, up to six months ahead (Maribyrnong City Council). A casual booking suits a picnic-style party. If you want a park to yourself for 50 to 150 guests, the council treats it as a minor occasion and wants the application at least eight weeks out (Maribyrnong event permits).
What you can hire for a Maribyrnong park
Less than in most council areas. The council says no temporary structures are permitted in its parks and gardens, and its booking terms rule out marquees, jumping castles and amusements. Tables and chairs are allowed for seating guests, only gas barbecues may be used and grass needs protective matting (casual park booking terms). For a park party in Footscray, the hire list is usually furniture, tableware and shade you hold rather than pitch.
A backyard or a hall instead
If the party needs a marquee, a jumping castle or lighting, a backyard, a function room or a hall is the simpler choice. Tell the hire business the venue type and the ground surface so the quote fits.
Footscray party hire FAQs
Can I put up a marquee in Footscray Park?
No. Maribyrnong says no temporary structures are permitted in its parks and gardens, and its booking terms list marquees as not allowed.
Can I bring tables and chairs to a Maribyrnong park?
Yes. The council permits tables and chairs to seat guests.
How far ahead can I book a park?
Casual bookings open up to six months in advance. Exclusive use for 50 to 150 people needs an application at least eight weeks ahead.