Del Crary Park

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Redeveloped in 1985, Del Crary Park has become a focal point for many tourists and residents over the past 21 years with the annual Summer Festival of Lights concert series operating Wednesdays and Saturdays from mid-June to the end of August each year. Aside from the Festival of Lights there are many other special events that take place in the park annually including Victoria Day Fireworks Celebrations, Survivors Abreast Dragon Boat Races, Multi-Cultural Day Festivities on July 1^st and the CIBC Run for the Cure event in October. The park is located next to the Peterborough Marina on the shores of Little Lake and also offers, for those looking for a refreshing break, a chance to stroll the park and area during lunch periods and breaks. For more information on the Peterborough Marina check out www.peterboroughmarina.ca

NOTE: Del Crary Park is a Smoke Free Park with designated smoking areas

Facility

• Covered Concert Venue located next to the Peterborough Marina
• Public Washrooms
• Home of the Peterborough Summer Festival of Lights

Viewing Area

This park is open seating and has held concerts in excess of 12,000 spectators. There are special VIP areas for sponsors and dignitaries.

Permitting Season Policies

1. Del Crary Park will be permitted from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend annually. The stage roof will remain on until Thanksgiving, weather permitting.
2. Park permitted events will be limited to three (3) major occasions per week which will not exceed fifteen (15) hours in total so as to protect the park from over use. Any requests that exceed the (3) times will be taken back to the Board of Parks and Recreation for consideration for approval.
3. Two (2) activities may be booked back to back on any of these occasions - afternoon/evening with an 11:00 p.m. curfew.
4. Events will be allocated on an annual basis, by seniority, based on the dates that were previously used and paid for. Any requests after this time frame, is based on a first come, first served basis.
5. You can obtain a permit for this park from the City Recreation Department or online here.

Other Permits

Special Occasion Permit

To serve alcohol you must apply in writing at least 12 weeks in advance of your event to the Board of Parks and Recreation.

1. If the Board has no objections to your request, you must apply for a Special Occasions Permit with the Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario.
2. Your organization will be required to meet the standards of the City of Peterborough's Alcohol Management Policy. A copy of the Policy may be obtained through the Recreation Division office.

Trent Severn Waterway Approval

If your event is water based, you must receive approval from Trent Severn Waterway.

1. Apply in writing to the Trent Severn Waterway for approval of your water based activities.
2. Provide a copy of the above written permission from the Trent Severn Waterway to the Recreation Division office.

Street Closure Application

If your event set-up requires that streets in the immediate park area be temporarily closed, you must:

• Identify in your application the set-up required.
• Obtain a street closure application from the Clerk's Office, City of Peterborough.
• Submit copy of written approval to the Recreation Division office.

Site Visits

1. A site visit is required by each user group with a staff representative, in order that all details and arrangements for your event can be reviewed and discussed on-site. Please contact the Recreation Division office to arrange this meeting if it has not been otherwise arranged.
2. All restricted areas will be identified when you attend the required site visit.
3. Please bring both the user checklist and the Park map to your on-site meeting.

Rates

Rates A through C (non-profit or charitable organizations)

Rate A = $220 + GST - Under five (5) hours and under 500 patrons

Rate B = $295 + GST - Under five (5) hours and over 500 patrons

Rate C = $430 + GST - Over five (5) hours for one (1) single continuous event

Rate D (Commercial or Profit making event)

$720 + GST - Any commercial activity for five (5) hours or less

For more information contact the Recreation Division at 742-7777 ext.1829

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Revised:2010-05-04| Revised by: The City of Peterborough