What to know about Gladstone
- Gladstone Regional Council takes park bookings for invite-only private functions, and the application form needs to reach Council two weeks before the function.Source: Gladstone Regional Council, book a park
- Gladstone Regional Council's park booking is the way to get permission for a jumping castle or similar inflatable at a function in a council park.Source: Gladstone Regional Council, book a park
- Gladstone Regional Council does not accept tentative bookings for private functions in its parks.Source: Gladstone Regional Council, book a park
- Once a Gladstone park booking is approved, Council issues an approval letter that must be able to be shown at any time during the function or event.Source: Gladstone Regional Council, book a park
- Alcohol at a Gladstone park function needs a council alcohol permit, applied for through the park booking form and displayed at the function at all times.Source: Gladstone Regional Council, book a park
- Playgrounds, barbecues, shelters and picnic areas in Gladstone Regional Council parks are free to use on a shared basis and cannot be reserved.Source: Gladstone Regional Council, parks
- The 2021 Census counted 45,185 people in the Gladstone Significant Urban Area.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Gladstone SUA
Booking a park for a private function
An invite-only birthday or engagement in a Gladstone park can be booked with Gladstone Regional Council, and the form has to reach the council two weeks before the function. Private functions cannot be pencilled in with a tentative booking (Gladstone Regional Council), so lodge the form once the date is settled.
Jumping castles and drinks
Permission for a jumping castle or a similar inflatable is sought on the park booking itself. Drinks need a council alcohol permit, applied for on the same form and kept on display for the whole function.
Keep the letter handy
An approved booking comes with an approval letter that has to be ready to show at any time during the party. Playgrounds, barbecues, shelters and picnic areas stay shared with the public and cannot be reserved (council parks), so bring your own tables, chairs and shade.
Gladstone party hire FAQs
How far ahead do I book a Gladstone park for a party?
Gladstone Regional Council needs the private function form two weeks before the day.
Can I reserve a park barbecue or shelter in Gladstone?
No. The council lists playgrounds, barbecues, shelters and picnic areas as shared facilities that cannot be reserved.