To host an outdoor event in one of our parks, you must get a permit and approval for certain event activities. The City’s Outdoor Events Team will help coordinate the approval process for all permits and activities.
Activities like demonstrations, rallies and vigils don’t require an event permit. They are reviewed by the City’s Security Services Team.
All events in parks require the same permit, but the way your event is classified helps determine how far in advance we’ll begin coordinating approval for your permit and planned activities.
If you’re not sure how your event is classified, email saugacelebrates@mississauga.ca.
Perfect for local community groups hosting low-risk activities. Events are short, simple and community focused requiring picnic shelters only.
If you’re planning a small gathering and only need to reserve a picnic shelter or park space for personal use, such as a birthday party, family picnic or informal meetup, you do not need to go through this process.
To book a picnic shelter or park amenity, visit the City’s Picnic permit page or contact the Customer Service Centre at 905-615-4100 extension 2.
Attendance: Between 1,000 and 5,000 people per day
Perfect for community events with moderate setup and attendance. These events include vendors or live elements.
An event coordinator from the City starts working with you 90 days prior to the event.
Typical features:
Examples:
Attendance: Over 5,000 people per day
Perfect for major events that serve the broader community or city. These events are highly visible and require early planning and detailed coordination.
An event coordinator from the City starts working with you 120 days prior to the event.
Typical features:
Events with an expected peak attendance of 50,000 people per day or more should notify the Outdoor Events Team at least one year in advance of the event by email at saugacelebrates@mississauga.ca.
For details on locations or availability, call 905-615-4100 extension 2 to speak with our Customer Service Centre. Also explore bookable event spaces at Find a park.
Request the park for your event:
Once we receive your request, we’ll contact you and issue a Tentative Facility Rental Permit. This secures the reservation while your permit is being formally approved.
Complex or large-scale events may require additional review time.
If your event includes any of the following, tell the customer service representative so your request can be referred to an event coordinator on the Outdoor Events Team:
Review your Tentative Facility Rental Permit to make sure all the information is correct.
Once you’ve confirmed it’s correct, you can make the payment by the permit’s expiry date located in the top right corner of the first page.
Call (905) 615-4100 extension 2 to pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
Visit any City of Mississauga community centre to pay using cash, debit, credit card, money order, certified cheque or personal cheque (if your event is more than 14 days away).
Log into your account at activemississauga.ca to pay. Then email facility.rentals@mississauga.ca to confirm your payment and finalize your contract.
Make cheques payable to The City of Mississauga and include your contract number in the memo. Drop it off at any community centre or mail it to:
Customer Service Centre
5600 Rose Cherry Place
Mississauga, ON
L4Z 4B6
Application requirements, such as insurance, site plans or noise exemptions, vary by event and event activities. Any requirements for your event will be defined during the application review process.
The assigned event coordinator will:
Depending on the size and complexity of your event, your application may be reviewed by our Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT), a committee of City departments and external partners, such as fire, police and security.
If required, your event coordinator will:
You must complete all required documentation before your permit is formally approved, and your event can take place. This may include:
Your event coordinator will guide you through your event checklist to make sure everything is submitted on time.
Once all application submissions are complete and approved, you will receive a permit with all the approved activities printed on it as “Approved conditions of use.”
All public amenities in City parks, including splash pads, playgrounds, trails and pathways, must stay open and accessible during your event. These features are shared community spaces and event setup cannot block or limit public access.
To learn more about park rules, read the Parks By-law.
If you have any questions about hosting an outdoor community event, email saugacelebrates@mississauga.ca.