Picnic Areas and Gazebos

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• Included in Rental: Covered shelter, 20 picnic tables, use of one propane BBQ (provided by permit holder), use of full kitchen (no stove), attached washroom facilities, and grass area immediately surrounding the shelter.
• Close proximity to paved walking trail, the Wounded Warrior Park of Reflection, and picturesque gardens on-site.
• Permit holders to use the north end of the parking lot, which holds approximately 150 vehicles.
• The Special Events Area is part of Cullen Central Park, and remains a public space. The public will still have access to the area.
• ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED in any of Whitby’s public parks
• Ideal For: Family BBQ’s, Outdoor Weddings, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events
• Please note that the seating portion of the shelter is open on the sides to the elements meaning that debris may blow in and keep in mind this is an OUTDOOR facility.
• Picnic tables are stationary and cannot be moved around for events.
• If you are looking to have inflatables for your event, there are ADDITIONAL requirements for insurance and liability - subject to approval.

Capacity: 250 people

2026 Rates (HST Not Included)

• Whitby Resident:
• Monday-Friday 5pm-10pm
• 1-100 persons $227.68 / day
• 101-200 persons $455.33 / day
• 201-250 persons $568.38 / day
• Saturday/Sunday
  • 1-100 persons $312.43 / day
  • 101-200 persons $618.79 / day
  • 201-250 persons $781.08 / day

• Non Resident:
  • Monday-Friday 5pm-10pm
    • 1-100 persons $266.21 / day
    • 101-200 persons $532.39 / day
    • 201-250 persons $666.47 / day
  • Saturday/Sunday
    • 1-100 persons $363.10 / day
    • 101-200 persons $726.20 / day
    • 201-250 persons $909.70 / day
• Insurance
  • Up to 50 People $17.49 / day
  • 51 to 100 People $24.99 / day
  • 101-250 People $84.97 / day
  • Park Photos $7.13 / day

• Each space is permitted once per day. Patrons have exclusive use of the shelter/area for the date and time listed on the rental permit.
• One propane BBQ (provided by permit holder) is permitted per shelter rental. All charcoal grills have been removed from Whitby parks.  BBQs are NOT PERMITTED in Grass Program Area. 
• ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED in any of Whitby’s public parks.
• Park amenities include mature trees, paved walking/cycling trails, sand beach, playground, outdoor gym, water spray park, and large open grassy areas
• Ideal for: Family Picnics, Birthday Parties, BBQ’s
• Please note that the seating portion of the shelter is open on the sides to the elements meaning that debris may blow in as this is an outdoor facility.
• Picnic tables are stationary and cannot be moved around for events.

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 Shelter #1

Located closer to the children’s playground area and parking lot, with direct access to the beach/lake.

Capacity: 30 people

2026 Rates: (HST Not Included)

• Whitby Resident Rate
  • $111.36 /day
• Non Resident Rate
  • $347.78 /day
• Insurance
  • $17.49 /day

 Shelter #2 

Located closer to the public washroom building, further from direct access to the beach/lake.

Capacity: 30 people

2026 Rates: (HST Not Included)

• Whitby Resident Rate
  • $111.36 / day
• Non Resident Rate
  • $347.78 / day
• Insurance
  • $17.49 / day

Grass Program Area

Grass Program Area is located in the northeast corner of the park, to the east of Heydenshore Pavilion.

An open, grassy area with no picnic shelter and no tables, therefore BBQs are NOT PERMITTED with this rental.

Capacity: 50 people

2026 Rates: (HST Not Included)

• Whitby Resident Rate
  • $55.94 / day
• Non Resident Rate
  • $61.54 / day
• Insurance
  • $17.49 / day