Planning an event on City property (streets, parks, civic centres, etc.) involves an application and permit process. Often, conditions and/or guidelines within an application require notification and approval from other City departments. It is advisable that you review the application and adhere to all requirements.

Click on a link below to view application guidelines:

Street Events:

• Street closure
• Bicycle/foot race
• Sidewalk sale
• Parade

Use of City Property:

• Parks and Recreation
  Parks and Recreation provides permits on the use of City parks, green spaces, gardens, community centres, arenas, and skating rinks.
• Nathan Phillips Square
• Mel Lastman Square
  Please call (416) 395-7316 for information.
• Facilities and Real Estate
  provides permits for the use of indoor spaces of City Hall and North York Civic Centre, and indoor and outdoor spaces of other civic centres (Metro Hall, York, East York, Etobicoke, Scarborough).
  Please call (416) 397-7220 for information.