Picnic spaces can be used for birthdays, bridal or baby showers, corporate meetings, City programming, and more. Picnic spaces are available to the public at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis if they are not already booked; however, if you want to make sure you have a space for your gathering, it is in your best interest to book a space and obtain a rental contract.
Picnic spaces can be booked between 7 to 45 days in advance between the Saturday of the May long-weekend and the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. Payment is due at the time of booking and we do not place any holds on any picnic spaces. Rental contracts are issued as confirmation of a booking and outline the Terms of Use. Visit our Recreation Facility Rentals Page for more information on the facility rental process.
| Location | Amenities | Capacity | Fee 2025 |
| Canatara Park Lake Chipican Dr Sarnia ON Map of Park | |||
| Beach Pavilion Photo | – 25 picnic tables + 1 accessible picnic table – Decorating permitted; however, no tacs, nails, etc. – Hydro available – Washrooms nearby – 1 BBQ pit nearby (not included) | 125 People | $9 +HST per hour |
| Area 1 Pavilion Photo | – 24 picnic tables + 2 accessible picnic tables – Decorating permitted; however, no tacs, nails, etc. – Hydro available – Washrooms nearby – 1 BBQ pit nearby (not included) | 125 People | $9 +HST per hour |
| Area 2 Space (Uncovered) | – 24 picnic tables | 140 People | $5.25 +HST per hour |
| Area 3 Space (Uncovered) | – 24 picnic tables | 140 People | $5.25 +HST per hour |
| Area 4 Space (Uncovered) | – 27 picnic tables + 1 accessible picnic table – Washrooms nearby | 140 People | $5.25 +HST per hour |
| Mike Weir Park 2354 Lakeshore Rd Bright’s Grove ON Map of Park | |||
| Main Pavilion Photo | – Decorating permitted; however, no tacs, nails, etc. – Hydro available (4 outlets) – Washrooms NOT nearby | 100 People | $9 +HST per hour |
| Cricket Club Shelter Photo | – Decorating permitted; however, no tacs, nails, etc. – Hydro NOT available – Washrooms nearby | 30 People | $5.75 +HST per hour |
| Kenwick Park 2759 Lakeshore Rd Bright’s Grove ON Map of Park | |||
| Kenwick Pavilion | – Decorating permitted; however, no tacs, nails, etc. – Hydro available (2 outlets) – Washrooms nearby – 2 BBQ pits nearby (not included) | 100 People | $9 +HST per hour |
| Wildwood Park 2575 Old Lakeshore Rd Bright’s Grove ON Map of Park | |||
| North Picnic Shelters (Lakeside) Photo | – 6 picnic tables (long) – Decorating permitted; however, no tacs, nails, etc. – Hydro NOT available – Washrooms NOT nearby – No walkway access | 40 People | $5.75 +HST per hour |
| South Picnic Shelter (Near Library) Photo | – 2 picnic tables (standard) – No walkway access – Hydro NOT available – Washrooms nearby | 30 People | $5.75 +HST per hour |
| Other Park Spaces | |||
| Clearwater Park Picnic Shelter 1400 Wellington St Sarnia ON | – Decorating permitted; however, no tacs, nails, etc. – Washrooms nearby | 30 People | $5.75 +HST per hour |
Park Rules
View a summarized park rules of all City of Sarnia Parks. More details can be found in the Parks By-Law.
Anyone found to be violating the below by-laws may be ticketed and/or removed from the park.
Some exceptions may apply to special events and will require written permission in a contract.
Additional Information
Help with Online Booking
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