Rent a Pavilion
The City of Peterborough has three covered pavilions that are great places to host family reunions, company picnics, anniversary celebrations, weddings, rehearsals, showers, birthday parties and other special occasions.
If you are interested in booking a park or pavilion for a special event, please submit a Special Event Application by visiting one of the links below:
- Business/Organization Event: Special Event Planning Guide and Application
- Private Special Event (birthday party, shower, reunion, celebration of life, etc.): Private Special Event Request form
Pavilion weekend availability
Each year, there is a great demand for pavilion rentals for special events such as picnics, weddings, fundraisers, barbeques, or walkathons. Expand each section below to review the weekend availability of each pavilion location.
Please note this is a snapshot of availability. Some dates may no longer be available.
Last Update: June 29, 2022
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Looking for another date? You may inquire about availability with the Recreation Division.
Pavilion rental fees for 2022
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Up to 50 people |
$68.25 |
$8.87 |
$77.12 |
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51 – 75 |
$81.50 |
$10.60 |
$92.10 |
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76 – 100 |
$109.00 |
$14.17 |
$123.17 |
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101 - 200 |
$136.00 |
$17.68 |
$153.68 |
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200 plus |
$178.50 |
$23.20 |
$201.70 |
Note: All fees include hydro and water where applicable
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Beavermead pavilion |
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This pavilion is located at Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Dr. The pavilion features:
The park has an accessible playground, beach, soccer fields and beach volleyball courts. Note: rental of the pavilion does not include the sport fields or beach volleyball courts. They can be booked for an additional fee, if available.
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Nicholls Oval pavilion |
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The pavilion is located in Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd. The pavilion features:
The park also has an accessible playground, rugby field, stage, walking trails and a splash pad. Note: rental of the pavilion does not include the rugby field. The field can be booked for an additional fee, if available. |
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Heritage pavilion |
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The pavilion is located in Ashburnham Memorial Park beside the Peterborough Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E. Located near the famous Peterborough Lift Locks and Parks Canada Visitor Centre, and future home of the Canadian Canoe Museum. This site provides a beautiful setting for weddings and special events. The pavilion features:
You may bring your own tables, chairs and decorations for your event provided the site is restored to its original state, following your event. Note: a fire extinguisher is required if you are having a barbeque. The extinguisher is available through Community Services with a $75 credit card deposit. |
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are provided at the pavilions, however they are chained up in long rows. If you wish to move them around, you will need a key to unlock the chain. Once you have booked and paid for your rental you can pick a key up at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre front desk no earlier than three (3) days prior to your event. You must bring your contract/permit with you and show it to the front desk receptionist (digital copy is fine). You will be charged a deposit of $25, that will be returned when the key is returned.
The tables must be put back in a row and chained back up at the end of your rental. They key then must be returned to the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre no later than two (2) days after your event.
Note: you must return and lock the tables in their original location at the end of your event.
