Knox City Council has an extensive network of open spaces, recreation and sporting reserves and facilities, halls and other community facilities for hire.
Event usage may be permitted in some of these spaces where it is compatible with the purpose and function of the space.
Parks and Reserves are non-bookable spaces
Passive open spaces like Parks and Reserves are non-bookable spaces. However, depending on the type of events you are hosting, you may be granted permission to use the space, provided public access is maintained at all times. No part of these areas is available for exclusive use or access. There are some parks that are more suited to events than others in Knox, due to safety, parking, zoning and open space. For more information about ‘event ready sites’ please contact the Events Team on 9298 8000 or email
events@knox.vic.gov.au.
Active Sporting Reserves and Pavilions
Sporting Reserves are known as active spaces. Council’s Leisure Team manages use of active sporting precincts (ovals, soccer grounds, etc.). Active sporting precincts can be made available to the public or community events during off sporting season. Community Events are only considered where activities do not impact on the sporting reserve. Please contact the Council’s Leisure Team on 9298 8000 or email
leisure.services@knox.vic.gov.au to check site availability.
Indoor Community Facilities
A number of indoor facilities are available for hire and are subject to the casual hire guidelines. For more information please call Council’s Customer Service on 9298 8000, or visit the Community Facilities for Hire information page
here.
Please note: Where community facilities are booked for 18th and 21st birthday parties, Party Safe registration must occur with Victoria Police. Please visit
www.police.vic.gov.au/party-safe for more details.
Private Property
An event permit is not required if you are planning to hold your event on a privately owned property or land. However, you will still be required to comply with other Local, State and Federal laws and regulations. For example, you will require a permit if you intend to have fireworks on your private property. For further information, please contact the Events Team on (03) 9298 8000 or email
events@knox.vic.gov.au.
On local Roads, Bike Paths or Council Owned Carpark
A traffic management plan may be required if your event is on Council’s local roads, bike paths or carpark, and if it is likely to change the traffic conditions. The traffic management plan will need to be professionally drawn and approved by Council’s Traffic and Transport Team. Event organisers are required to submit their traffic management plan at least three months before their event, and at least six months if approval from VicRoads is required.