Parks & reserves

There's nothing quite like holding an event al fresco or under the stars. Porirua City has many beautiful outdoor spaces that are perfect for a special event or celebration.

If you’d like to hold an event in a favourite park or reserve, phone us on (04) 237 5089 or email pccsportbookings@poriruacity.govt.nz to find out if the site is available and any cost that applies. 

Submit your application

Application Form - Event on a Park or Reserve [pdf, 64KB] Application form for events on parks, reserves and beaches  


  • email to pccsportbookings@pcc.govt.nz
  • post to PO Box 50218, Porirua 5240
  • deliver by hand or courier to our Customer Services Centre at 16 Cobham Court, Porirua.

Event type Fee per day ($) ($)
Commercial event per day 306.00 2040.00 (refundable)
Wedding on a reserve with no structures (non-exclusive use) 117.00 No charge
Wedding on a reserve with structures (exclusive use) 581.00 2040.00 (refundable)
Aotea Lagoon Island (includes exclusive use, single-and three-phase power supply and wheelie bins) PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE 581.00 2040.00 (refundable)
Aotea Lagoon South Lawn (includes use of single-and three-phase power and wheelie bins) PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE 581.00 2040.00 (refundable)
Community use of reserve with no attendance fee (may include unlocked gates and wheelie bins) and for not-for-profit organisation No charge 510 (refundable)
Security key for boatshed owners and road-registered trailer boat launchers to open padlocks to access Titahi Bay Beach No charge 20.50
Charge for unlocking gate to release any vehicle locked in at any council facility 71.50 No charge

You need our permission to hold any event in a public place if it:

  • could affect other users or neighbours of the space 
  • involves setting up marquees or other structures
  • needs extra services like toilets or lights
  • will be attended by more than 20 people  
  • involves alcohol
  • could damage the space or vegetation in it.