Rental Information
Several areas of the beautiful Forestry Farm Park & Zoo are available to rent for your special event!
Lions Event Pavilion
The Lions Event Pavilion, located beside the Nutrien Ark exhibit in the Zoo, is a 9,600 square foot sheltered rental facility with the ability to host large corporate or family functions of up to 700 people.
Lions Event Pavilion Rental Rate & Details
• Located in the Zoo
• Capacity up to 700 people
• 80’ x 120’ steel top structure with canvas walls
• Electricity and lighting
• Limited tables and chairs available
• Available during Zoo hours only
• No alcohol allowed
RENTAL RATE $175/hour to a maximum of $1,000/day.
Zoo admission applies to all guests attending your event.
Hall
With a capacity of 225 and access to large barbecues behind the hall and kitchen facilities, the Hall is the perfect setting for family reunions, wedding receptions, sports team windups and office gatherings.
Hall Rental Rate & Details
• Capacity up to 225 people
• Available April 1 - September 24
• User must supply their own catering and beverages
• Banquet tables & chairs available for user to set up according to their needs (8’ long tables)
• Barbeque available behind the hall - user must supply briquettes
• Kitchen with two stoves/oven and fridge
• Bar facilities with bar fridge and small freezer (does not include liquor or pop dispensers)
• Podium and P/A system
• Coffee urns
RENTAL RATE $200/hour or $1,000/day (during regular park hours).
License Fees**: Applicable SOCAN & Re:Sound Fees will be charged in addition to the rental rate. Charges will appear on your rental contract under Extra Fees.
DEPOSIT $300 damage deposit and 50% of rental rates to confirm booking (deposit is additional to rental rate). Deposit is refundable after event pending any extra charges (ie: cleanup, etc.). Breakage or damage of any items will be charged against the license deposit.
Gazebo Picnic Site
If you're looking for a quiet, secluded area for a small gathering, the Gazebo is the perfect place for you. Though entirely an outside facility, electricity services are available along with barbecues and ten picnic tables.
Gazebo Rental Rate & Details
• Secluded area, completely fenced
• Strictly an outdoor facility
• Small covered gazebo to store food & beverages
• Picnic tables (10) - seating up to 100 people
• Electricity
• Barbeque - user must supply briquettes
• Firepit - user must supply own firewood
RENTAL RATE $175/three hour block or $350/day (available during regular park hours only).
Wedding Garden
Book your wedding ceremony in our beautiful garden area - exchange your vows by an archway, with all your guests comfortably seated under the sky!
Wedding Garden Rental Rate & Details
• A beautiful garden area facing an archway
• Up to 100 chairs will be set up with an aisle down the middle (additional chairs over 100 will be subject to an extra charge of $1.50 per chair + G.S.T)
RENTAL RATE $425/1.5 hours
Ball Diamond & Cricket Pitch
Located at the south end of the park is a ball diamond and cricket pitch along with six picnic tables and a fire pit. The inside of the small building is not included at this time, however, the outside overhang area may be used.
Photos of the South Booth & Ball Diamond
Ball Diamond & Cricket Pitch Rental Rate & Details
• Cricket pitch & ball diamond
• Picnic tables (6)
• Fire pit - user must supply own firewood
RENTAL RATE $20/hour, minimum 2 hours, up to a maximum of $150/day (available during regular park hours only).
Forestry Farm House
This award winning, beautifully restored heritage house is the perfect location for retreats, workshops, or meetings.
Photos of the Forestry Farm House
Forestry Farm House Rental Rate & Details
• Capacity up to 40 people
• Main level of the house is suited for small social gatherings, meetings, conferences and workshops
• Tables & chairs available for user to set up according to their needs
• Kitchen with fridge and stove
RENTAL RATE $300 (during regular park hours).
**SOCAN and Re:Sound license fees allow you the freedom to use any music you want, legally and ethically. SOCAN represents songwriters and music publishers, while Re:Sound represents artists and record companies.
Booking Procedure & Additional Information
Contact the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo office at 306-975-3382. If the required time and date is available, a tentative booking will be made. A rental agreement will be initiated by the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo office to confirm the booking and deposits will be required at the time of signing the contract. We accept credit cards, debit, cheques and cash.
Fees, Cancellation Policy, Inclement Weather, Alcohol Use, Onsite Maintenance
Confirmation of Fees
The hall requires $300 deposit and 50% of the rental rate to confirm booking. All other rentals require 50% of the rental rate to confirm. The balance is due 14 days prior to the event or the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo will consider the event cancelled.
Additional Charges
The following charges apply after regular park hours (for regular park hours please see back panel of brochure). A minimum of three hours will be charged.
On-site Personnel - $27.50/hr + GST
Security - $27.50/hr + GST & PST
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation request must be made in writing and received by the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo 14 calendar days prior to the event in order to have deposits and rental fees refunded. Cancellations less than 14 days prior to usage will result in forfeiture of the deposit and rental fees.
Clean up
Rental buildings and/or grounds must be left as clean as you found them, including garbage collected, tables cleared, floors swept and mopped if necessary.
Parking Passes
The $5.00 daily parking fee is applicable to all rental groups. This is in effect from May 1 to September long weekend.
Inclement Weather
Rental and confirmation fees will be refunded if your booking gets cancelled due to inclement weather. This pertains to only the outdoor facilities.
Alcohol Use
Provincial legislation requires the user group to obtain and post an authorized Saskatchewan Liquor Board Permit before alcoholic beverages can be served or sold. Alcohol must be contained to user group and rental area only. The user group must fully acquaint itself with all pertinent controls and assume full responsibility. No alcohol allowed at Wedding Garden and Lions Event Pavilion.
Onsite Maintenance
Attendant is on duty to supervise and assist during all events. The attendant may not cater, serve, clean up or tend to the event in any fashion other than the required role as a Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo employee.