The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority recognises the importance of a healthy lifestyle and welcomes individuals and groups wishing to participate in healthy activities. No booking approval is required for private individuals seeking to visit Kings Park and Botanic Garden or Bold Park for activities such as jogging.
All organised sporting events or commercial fitness activities require permission in writing from the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fitness Training
Personal Fitness/training sessions are activities organised by fitness instructors or personal trainers for small groups, not exceeding 25 persons. Read more about Fitness training...
Sporting Events
A sporting event is an event organised by a club, school, charity or business and includes: races; time trials; cycling; fun-runs; walk-a-thons; orienteering; cross-country; and team building activities. Read more about Sporting events...
Organisers are required to comply with Conditions of Use and the Botanic Gardens and Parks Regulations 1999. Breech of regulations may incur an infringement and penalties will be applied. In particular, the following regulations apply:
Part 5, 27. Unauthorised trading
(2) A person must not, without permission, on the designated land provide any service or conduct any business or activity for fee or reward.
Part 5, 30. Sporting events
(1) A person must not, without permission, organise or hold any sporting event on the designated land.
Your written confirmation must be held by you for the duration of your event or activity.
Bold Park
For events in Bold Park, please refer to the Bold Park Bookings and Events section or contact the Customer Service Officer.