Park Use Permits

As per Bylaw no 1278, if your event is being held on Town of Osoyoos property and the estimated attendance is between 25 and 50 people you must fill out the Parks Use Permit Application. You may fill out the application online below or pick up a hard copy at the Sonora Community Centre.

If you are anticipating more than 50 people at your event please fill out the Special Event Application Form.  You are encouraged to complete a park use permit even if your attendance is below 25. 

There is an administrative fee of $25.00 to complete the application. There may be additional fees depending on the nature of your event. A fee schedule can be found by clicking below.  

Park Use and Special Event Fees

Please allow a minimum of two weeks before your event to allow for processing.  

Event Location
Will there be amplified music and/or speeches?
Will there be water activity?
Will there be alcohol?
Additional requirements/liquor control and licensing act permit required

Terms & Conditions

The Individual, Group or Organization, hereinafter called the Licensee, accepts and will use Municipal Park lands, playgrounds and community facilities, hereinafter call the Facilities, at its own risk and shall assume all risks and hazards incidental to use of the Facilities by the Licensee and agrees to release, absolve, save harmless and keep indemnified the Town of Osoyoos, its directors, officers, employees, officials, agents, volunteers or representatives from and against all claims, actions, costs, expenses, and demands in respect to death, injury, loss or damage suffered or incurred by the Licensee.

No warranty is implied for use of the Facilities of the Town of Osoyoos and this agreement is to be binding on the Licensee, his/her heirs, executors, and assigns.

The Licensee is responsible for inspecting the Facilities prior to use to confirm they are suitable for their purpose.  The Licensee agrees to accept the Facilities as is, and use the property at their own risk.

The Licensee is responsible for ensuring the Facilities are appropriate for the activity; the activity is conducted in a safe, orderly manner; the activity is restricted to the Facilities; and the special use does not interfere with other park users.

The Town of Osoyoos reserves the right to cancel an activity for any reason and shall not be responsible for any associated costs or damages incurred by the Licensee or others.

The Individual, Group or Organization, hereinafter called the Licensee, accepts and will use Municipal Park lands, playgrounds and community facilities, hereinafter call the Facilities, at its own risk and shall assume all risks and hazards incidental to use of the Facilities by the Licensee and agrees to release, absolve, save harmless and keep indemnified the Town of Osoyoos, its directors, officers, employees, officials, agents, volunteers or representatives from and against all claims, actions, costs, expenses, and demands in respect to death, injury, loss or damage suffered or incurred by the Licensee.

No warranty is implied for use of the Facilities of the Town of Osoyoos and this agreement is to be binding on the Licensee, his/her heirs, executors, and assigns.

The Licensee is responsible for inspecting the Facilities prior to use to confirm they are suitable for their purpose.  The Licensee agrees to accept the Facilities as is, and use the property at their own risk.

The Licensee is responsible for ensuring the Facilities are appropriate for the activity; the activity is conducted in a safe, orderly manner; the activity is restricted to the Facilities; and the special use does not interfere with other park users.

The Town of Osoyoos reserves the right to cancel an activity for any reason and shall not be responsible for any associated costs or damages incurred by the Licensee or others.

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