Large events involve 500 or more people with limits of 2000-3000 people.  Only the following parks are considered suitable for holding large events:

• Elliott Reserve
• Strathfield Park 
• Mason Park
• Airey Park  
• Cooke Park   
• Bark Huts Reserve

Council has developed a Large Events policy, which is available from Council’s Recreation Planner on 9748 9957.  The Policy provides a detailed guide to applying to hold a large event.

Costs

Hire costs are determined by Council’s Fees and Charges, which is an appendix to Council’s Management Plan and reviewed on an annual basis.

Typical costs of hire of sportsgrounds include:

• Specific event fees or Recreation Fee outlined in Fees and Charges 
• Bonds – manage your own waste (refundable)
• Toilet – Bond for key (refundable)
• Additional costs may be incurred for use of lights, marquees or amusement devices.