- 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.
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.
- 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, 2025
Location | Number of people | Oshawa resident | Non-resident |
Grass area |
Up to 100 People |
$55 |
$75 |
Lakeview Park picnic shelter |
Up to 100 People |
$247 |
$310 |
Lakeview Park gazebo | Up to 100 People | $200 | $250 |
- Above fees are for a duration of up to 4 hours.
- 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.
Contact Us
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
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