What to know about Hobart
- The City of Hobart's conditions of hire say all marquees are to be secured with weights and pegs or stakes are not permitted without special approval, because most areas have underground irrigation.Source: City of Hobart, conditions of hire for parks and open spaces
- The City of Hobart charges for park use including weddings, large private gatherings and gatherings that request infrastructure.Source: City of Hobart, conditions of hire for parks and open spaces
- Confetti, rice, streamers, balloons and similar materials are not permitted under the City of Hobart's conditions of hire.Source: City of Hobart, conditions of hire for parks and open spaces
- Hobart's Ellerslie Road station averages a January top of 21.8°C and a July low of 4.7°C.Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart (Ellerslie Road) climate statistics
- The 2021 Census counted 226,653 people in the Hobart Significant Urban Area.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Hobart SUA
Marquees in Hobart parks
The City of Hobart asks for every marquee to be held down with weights. Pegs and stakes need special approval, because most areas have underground irrigation (City of Hobart conditions of hire). Tell the hire business early so it brings the right ballast.
Bookings and decorations
A wedding, a large private gathering or anything that asks for infrastructure is a booking with the City. Its conditions also rule out confetti, rice, streamers and balloons, so plan decorations that stay put.
A cool-climate party
Even in January, Hobart's average top is about 22°C, and July nights average 4.7°C at Ellerslie Road (BoM). Heaters and a marquee with sides are part of most outdoor Hobart bookings.
Hobart party hire FAQs
Can a marquee be pegged in a Hobart park?
Not without special approval. The City of Hobart asks for weights because most areas have underground irrigation.
Can we use balloons in a City of Hobart park?
No. The conditions of hire do not permit confetti, rice, streamers or balloons.