Municipal Parks Request Form

Please fill in all fields below to request the use of a Municipality of Brighton park.

As approved in the 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, Park Permits are subjected to a $25 fee.

Municipal Parks Terms and Conditions Agreement

The applicant has read and agrees to the contents found herein the Terms and Conditions document and ensures the compliance of all persons using the facility while occupied by their rental group.

1. Term: The applicant(s) shall not use the site/park for any purpose other than that stated in the permit. All other areas are open for public use and enjoyment. Functions in the park may only be held between the hours of 7am and 11pm as per Municipality of Brighton bylaw # 2000-1046 (sect.10).- Please confirm any additional use of park fields/courts/equipment

• Dogs must be kept on leashes at all times. Owners are required to clean up after their pets.  Dogs are not permitted in covered picnic shelter areas.
• Structures or displays are not to be set up on playing fields. Tents or play structures are not allowed without prior permission.
• Due to safety and fire hazards, pyrotechnics are NOT allowed in the park(s) unless approved by the Municipality.
• Open fire is not permitted in the park(s).  Gas barbeques are permitted.

2. Insurance: All user groups having events open to the public, are responsible for providing their own certificate of general liability insurance worth at least $5 million with the Municipality of Brighton listed as an additional insured.
3. Fees and Payments: A park permit fee of $25.00 will be remitted to the Parks and Recreation department at the time of acceptance of the completed application. Special requests for use of Municipal equipment, use of water, power or work requests for Parks Staff are subjected to approval and fees. The applicant(s) will be responsible for any costs associated with special requests. All special requests must be noted on the application form.
4. Cancellation Agreement: The Municipality of Brighton reserves the right to cancel the event up to and including the day of the event, with or without cause at any time in the case of inclement weather, an emergency or if permit conditions are not adhered to. Applicant(s) must designate a named on-site liaison person with authority to ensure compliance with permit conditions or stop the event if necessary, at any time during the event. If the permit is revoked or cancelled the applicant shall have no claim or right to damages or reimbursement on account of any loss, damage or expense.
5. No Advertising or Soliciting: Selling or promoting services or products is not permitted without a permit and authorized by the Manager of Parks and Recreation.
6. Refuse and Garbage: The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the site and any Municipal equipment in clean condition. The designated park must be kept clean and clear of garbage, bottles and debris. Any garbage collected during the event must be removed by the applicant to an appropriate garbage receptacle.  If anything must be cleaned up or cleared away after the event by Municipal Parks Staff, the applicant shall be responsible for the costs incurred for staff time. The site must be cleaned and vacated by the end time stated in the permit.
7. Damage: The applicant(s) shall be liable for any damage done to the site or any Municipal equipment as a result of the activity or event, including set-up and clean-up activities. Chairs, tables or free-standing canopies may be used, providing that they are such a design that the turf will not be damaged.  Nothing may be driven into the ground or to be fastened to, hung from or placed on trees or in flower beds, planters or other Municipal property without specific permission, provided in writing in the application, which will be noted on the permit. The applicant(s) are responsible for the conduct of their guests. 
8. Lost Items: The municipality of Brighton shall not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, goods, or money. It is the responsibility of the renter to lock up or supervise their belongings.
9. Consumption of Alcohol: Alcohol consumption is NOT permitted in the park except where Special Occasion Permit, OPP and Municipal permission under the Municipality of Brighton’s Municipal Alcohol Policy dictates.
10. Smoking or Vaping: In accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, No person shall smoke or vape on the outdoor grounds of a community recreational facility and any public area within twenty metres of the chidlren’s play areas.
11. Parking: Vehicles and parking are not allowed in any areas other than those designated for vehicle parking or vehicle access. Emergency vehicle access within and outside the park must be maintained at all times. Any barricades or other structures must be easily moveable for police ambulance and fire access.
12. Discrimination, Harassment, and / or Violence: The Municipality of Brighton values the diversity of its workforce, its patrons and visitors and the community in which we operate and is committed to providing an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Any person(s) who disturbs the orderly and peaceful enjoyment of a public park, or is found to be in the act of violating any provisions of this agreement or any by-laws, may be removed from the park by a person authorized to enforce any provisions of this agreement or by-law if such person refuses to leave the public park within a reasonable time after being requested to do so.