Group Picnics

Beautifully situated on Lake Ontario, Lakeview Park is a family-friendly park.

Applications for gatherings at Lakeview Park will be accepted beginning March 1. Non-resident applications will be processed in order received beginning June 1. All applicants will be contacted by the Facility Booking Office when their application is being reviewed.

Submit a group picnic application

Permit requirements

Groups of 20 or more people require a permit.
Permits are only issued for groups of up to 100 people.
A permit is not required for groups of less than 20 people.

Lakeview Park Rules

The Jubilee Pavilion has sole concession rights at Lakeview Park. Groups cannot use outside food services at Lakeview Park.
Park users cannot bring personal cooking devices, including propane or charcoal barbecues.
Park users cannot have alcoholic beverages in the park.
Park users cannot have fires.
Park users cannot erect an enclosed tent, shelter or structure of any kind as per the Parks and Facilities By-law
Park users must keep pets leashed at all times and off the public beach.
Observation lookouts are not for picnic use.
Solicitation of any kind is not permitted.

Park space fees

View the Fees and Charges By-law 109-2024, or its successor by-law, for all council-approved fees.

Park space fees - effective January 1, 2026

Park space fees
Location	Number of people	Oshawa resident	Non-resident
Grass area	Up to 100 People	$60	$120
Lakeview Park picnic shelter	Up to 100 People	$300	$600
Lakeview Park gazebo	Up to 100 People	$240	$480

Above fees are per day.
Above fees are subject to H.S.T. and do not include the cost of insurance
Hydro is available at the picnic shelter and gazebo for a flat rate of $38, plus H.S.T., per booking.

Waterfront paid parking

From May 15 to October 15, paid parking will be in effect at Lakeview Park and Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park on weekends, public holidays and City events. Oshawa residents can park for free by registering for a Waterfront Parking Permit.

Learn more

Service Oshawa
Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-3311
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Email: service@oshawa.ca