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Reserves for hire

Looking for an outside space for a celebration, event or special occasion? The City of PAE has a wide range of reserves, foreshore, parks and gardens available for hire.

Enjoy an activity at one of our parks or gardens

There are more than 160 reserves, parks and gardens throughout the City of PAE, and several of them can be booked for recreational activities, offering the perfect location for gatherings with family, friends and the community. Where possible, we try to provide a playground within approximately 500m or 15 minutes' walking distance of all residents. Visit this page for the full list of playgrounds, parks and gardens.

How to book a reserve

Bookings can be made for special events at many of our park and reserves, and the locations of bookable reserves are shown below. A booking gives the hirer priority use of the bookable space but not exclusive use of the playground and facilities.

We have recently launched a new booking system where you can browse the listings, find out what's available and make pay for your booking online.

Book a reserve

How much does it cost to book a reserve?

If a reserve hire application includes a request to access toilets, gates or an electricity box, we may allocate reserve keys. A refundable key deposit of $55 will apply to each key.

Read the reserve hire fees

Eastern reserves for hire

  • Beefacres Reserve

    Pittwater Drive, Windsor Gardens

  • Harry Wierda Reserve

    Sir Ross Smith Boulevard, Oakden

  • Klemzig Reserve

    North East Road, Klemzig

  • LJ Lewis Reserve

    Stirling Street, Northfield

  • Peter McKay Reserve

    Gladstone Avenue, Kilburn

  • Roy Amer Reserve

    Sir Ross Smith Boulevard, Oakden

  • Stockade Botanical Park

    Howard Street, Northfield
    Not available until October 2024

  • Thomas Turner Reserve

    Nelson Road, Valley View

Western reserves for hire

  • Fotheringham Reserve

    Lady Gowerie Drive, North Haven

  • Largs Beach

    (Musgrave Street to Kiosk) Beach / Grassed Area (Musgrave Street to Kiosk)

  • Largs Beach

    (South of the Jetty)

  • North Haven Beach

    Australia Two Ave, North Haven

  • Osborne Foreshore Playground

    Lady Gowrie Drive - adj. to Moldavia Walk, Osborne

  • Regency Park Reserve

    Days Rd, Regency Park

  • Roy Marten Park

    Military Rd, Taperoo

  • St Patrick's Reserve

    Wellington St, Alberton

Other reserves

These reserves can also be used for family and community gatherings, but cannot be booked. They are available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Largs Beach

    (Anthony Street to Alexander Street) Grassed area adjacent to Alexander St to Anthony St

  • Semaphore South Foreshore

    The Esplanade

  • Time Ball Tower Reserve

    Cnr The Esplanade & Semaphore Rd, Semaphore

Conditions of hire

Before you book, make sure you read the

Reserve permit FAQ

Do small private events need a permit?

If you’re hosting a private event with less than 50 people and there’s no commercial business activity as part of the event, you don’t need a permit. You’ll be limited to:

  • A marquee which is no bigger than 3m x 3m
  • Portable camping tables/chairs
  • Picnic blankets
  • Eskies
  • Portable BBQ (no public sales, catering for event attendees only)
Do commercial businesses need a permit?

A permit is required for any event that involves the operation of a commercial business/es, such as:

  • Petting zoo
  • Bouncy castles
  • Mobile food vendors
  • Face painters
  • Entertainers

Read the private reserve hire guidelines
Activity on council land application form

Do events for between 50 – 100 people need a permit?

You will need to apply for a permit if 51 to 100 people are attending the event and if the event needs a substantial amount of infrastructure, which may include:

  • Multiple marquees or a marquee larger than 3m x 3m
  • Furniture/infrastructure from an event hire company
  • Specialist equipment, such as a climbing wall or a portable stage

Read the private reserve hire guidelines
Activity on council land application form

Do events for more than 101 people need a permit?

If 101 or more people are attending, or if the event needs substantial infrastructure and/or involves the operation of more than one business, you will need to apply for an event permit and consider additional event planning as follows:

  • Additional waste management requirements
  • Provision of adequate toilet facilities
  • Parking requirements for attendees
  • Notification to nearby businesses and residents

Read more about event permits

Klemzig hall interior
Halls for hire

You can book a community hall to host a private function or public community event, like a meeting, dance, wellbeing or exercise class.
Meeting room at Port Adelaide library set up with chairs
Community rooms for hire

Need a space to host a community activity space or a meeting? Hire a community room in the City of PAE.
Exterior of Enfield Community Centre featuring bright artwork
Community centres

There are four community centres and stadiums in the City of PAE: Enfield, Kilburn, Lefevre and The Lights Community and Sports Centre.