Fees apply for hosting events in City of Gold Coast parks and are priced on application (POA). Pricing is based on a daily hire rate, with additional rates for bump in/out days. A concession may apply if your event is free and open to the public, rather than ticketed or commercial in nature.
Events are assessed based on a range of factors, including:
- Level of infrastructure and physical impact on the park and access (e.g. staging, fencing, marquees, food trucks, vehicle access)
- Anticipated number of participants/spectators
- Classification of the park (e.g. high-profile foreshore locations)
- Use of park amenities (e.g. carparks, toilets, showers)
- Displacement of regular public use
- Level of commercial use
Bond
A refundable bond may also apply to your event. Bonds vary based on:
- Scale and size of event infrastructure
- Duration of the event
- Number of participants/attendees
- Location profile and level of park embellishment
- Seasonal factors and ground conditions
- Types of vehicles required on-site
Standard bonds range from $1000 to $5000, while events with greater impact will incur a larger bond.
If your event is held at Broadwater Parklands, other park hire fee structures will apply. For Broadwater Parklands fees go to Register of fees and charges.