Picnic shelter at Lakeview Park

Group Picnics

A view of Lake Ontario from Lakeview Park

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, 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.