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Picnic shelter and gazebo booking in Whitby, Ontario
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Whitby rents picnic shelters at Cullen Central and Kiwanis Heydenshore parks. The published 2026 rental season ended October 4; use this guide to compare sites, then ask Facility Rentals about the next season.
Key information
Whitby rents picnic shelters at Cullen Central and Kiwanis Heydenshore parks. The published 2026 rental season ended October 4; use this guide to compare sites, then ask Facility Rentals about the next season.
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Published shelter and gazebo scope
| Site | Capacity or status |
|---|---|
| Cullen Special Event Area | 250 people;20 picnic tables |
| Heydenshore shelter 1 | 30 people |
| Heydenshore shelter 2 | 30 people |
| Heydenshore Grass Program Area | 50 people; no shelter or tables |
| Grass Park gazebo | Listed for rental |
| Rotary Sunrise Lake gazebo | Listed for rental |
| Rotary Centennial gazebo | Closed for 2026 |
Sources: Picnic shelters and gazebo bookings
Booking, payment and cancellations
Submit the Picnic Shelter, Gazebo, General Park Permit Rental Request Form or call 905-668-7765. Email facilityrentals@whitby.ca for permit questions. Do not assume the ended 2026 booking dates are next year’s dates.
Small shelters and gazebos require full payment when booked. Large Cullen events require 30% at booking, with the balance due 30 days before the event. The source sets cancellation deadlines around 90 days for the deposit and four weeks for refund requests; ask the coordinator to confirm the terms on your specific permit.
Tables are fixed. One permit-holder propane barbecue is allowed per rented shelter. Barbecues are not allowed in the Heydenshore grass area. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited in town parks. Inflatables require extra insurance and approval.
Sources: Picnic shelters and gazebo bookings
Picnic shelter 2 at Kiwanis Heydenshore Park in Whitby
Sources: Town of Whitby source illustration
Shelter and gazebo locations
Cullen Central Park Special Event Area
300 Taunton Road West, Whitby, Ontario
Covered shelter,20 picnic tables, attached washrooms, kitchen without stove and nearby lawn. The surrounding park stays public during the rental.
- Capacity
- 250
Sources: Picnic shelters and gazebo bookings
Kiwanis Heydenshore Park
589 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario
Shelter 1 is near the playground and lake; shelter 2 is nearer the washroom. The grass area has no shelter or tables.
- Shelters
- 2;30 people each
- Grass area
- 50 people
Sources: Picnic shelters and gazebo bookings
Grass Park gazebo
41 Baldwin Street, Whitby, Ontario
The gazebo is listed among the town’s rentable locations.
Sources: Picnic shelters and gazebo bookings
Rotary Sunrise Lake Park gazebo
269 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario
Lakefront gazebo listed for rental through Facility Rentals.
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Rotary Centennial Park gazebo
800 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario
The town marks the gazebo closed for 2026. An older source photo is not proof it is open.
- 2026 status
- Closed
Sources: Picnic shelters and gazebo bookings
Sources: Picnic shelters and gazebo bookings
Questions and answers
Is the published 2026 rental season still open?
No. The page lists May 9 to October 4,2026, with Cullen beginning May 11.
How do I submit a booking request?
Use the town’s rental-request form, phone 905-668-7765 or email Facility Rentals.
Does a Cullen rental close the whole park?
No. The Special Events Area remains a public space and the public still has access.
Can I move picnic tables for my event?
No. The town says picnic tables are stationary.
Can I bring a charcoal barbecue?
No. The rental guidance allows one permit-holder propane barbecue per shelter and says charcoal grills have been removed.
Can I barbecue in Heydenshore’s grass area?
No. Barbecues are not permitted in that rental area.
Is Rotary Centennial’s gazebo available in 2026?
No. It is marked closed for 2026.
Are small shelters paid by deposit only?
No. They and gazebos require full payment at booking.
Can bad weather automatically produce a refund?
The page offers rescheduling if another date is available; it does not promise a weather refund.
Can I bring an inflatable play structure?
Only subject to additional insurance, liability requirements and approval.
Sources: Picnic shelters and gazebo bookings