City Parks

Amusement rides (seasonally) 

The Amusement rides are open from June to Labour Day in September

Hours

Weekends in June: 1 - 8 pm (closed weekdays in June)

July - Labour Day weekend, Wednesdays - Sundays: 1 - 8 pm

Call the Chippewa Hotline at 807-625-CHIP for more information.

Pavilion

Hold your wedding or special event in one of the most beautiful, natural settings in the Thunder Bay area.

Coffee house

• Seats 80
• The left section of the Pavilion is the Coffee House, formerly the Old Dining Room. See the Chippewa Pavilion Interior Layout.
• There is a fireplace and small counter.
• You must provide your own caterer. No cooking facilities. Refrigeration is provided.
• Washroom building is located just outside Pavilion.
• Tables and chairs are available for a fee.

Dance hall

• Seats 180
• This is the part of the Pavilion most often booked for weddings, in the far right section of the building. See the Chippewa Pavilion Interior Layout.
• A four-piece moveable stage is provided, which you can set up at one end of the room.
• You must provide your own caterer. No cooking facilities. Refrigeration is provided.
• Washroom building is located adjacent to the dance hall.
• Tables and chairs are available for a fee.

Exhibition hall

• The Exhibition Hall (middle section of the Pavilion) is open to the public and is not available to rent.
• See the Chippewa Pavilion Interior Layout.

Reservations

To make a reservation for your wedding or larger event at Chippewa Park's Pavilion, begin by calling the Facility Booking Coordinator at 807-625-2941 to check availability. A $250 deposit will be required, non-refundable in case of cancellation. You will need to fill out the Parks Permit Application, which contains useful information on other permits/rentals you may need to arrange with other agencies. In general, these are the steps in completing your arrangements for a large event:

• Contact the City's Parks & Open Spaces Section for approval of plans
• Contact Police, Fire and Health Unit as necessary depending on plans
• Obtain Special Occasion Permit (applications available at LCBO) if serving alcohol
• Obtain Smart Serve training if serving alcohol

*To book, a non-refundable $250 deposit is required.

Rules

• LCBO Special Occasion Permit must be acquired
• Must adhere to Municipal Alcohol Policy and LCBO regulations
• Prices are subject to change 

Block booking for campsites

The City no longer arranges block bookings of the entire campground (cabins/campsites) for wedding and events. However, for weddings or other large events, you can block book cabins in your name (with a valid credit card) between Jan. 3 and April 30 of the current year of your booking. No later than April 30, each cabin must be assigned and booked (with valid credit card) by the individual who will be occupying the cabin during the rental period. Any cabins not assigned by May 1 will be released from the booking and will be made available to the general public to book. Contact the Facility Booking Coordinator at 807-625-2941.

More information

For more information contact the Facility Booking Coordinator at 807-625-2941.

Concession

Two locations within Chippewa Park offer food and beverages: the Pavilion and the Main Office.

Chippewa Park pavilion concession

Seasonally, a privately owned food and beverage concession is open at the Pavilion from noon - 5 pm, seven days a week. The concession offers standard park food such as hot dogs, hamburgers and fries. Inside and outside seating areas are available.

Chippewa Park Campground Main Office

A small grocery and souvenir store is located inside the main campground office with milk, bread, canned goods, basic food supplies, and a selection of camping supplies.

Picnic field reservations

Book your outdoor event at one of the fields at Chippewa Park:

Field 1

• Located to the left of the Pavilion and the main parking lot
• Accommodates 6,000 - 8,000 people
• Picnic tables and waste bins
• Washroom building located at the right hand corner of the field
• Electrical outlets on the field
• Horseshoe pit
• Great Lakes Booth - electrical plus hot and cold running water, and a sink

Field 3

• Located to the right of the amusement rides, backing the road
• Accommodates 2,000 - 3,000 people
• Baseball diamond
• Picnic tables and picnic booth
• Lights and power receptacles
• Garbage cans
• Horseshoe pit
• Washroom building located near the rides

Field 4

• Located to the right of the amusement rides, in front of the parking lot
• Accommodates 2,000 - 3,000 people
• Baseball diamond
• Picnic tables and picnic booth
• Lights and power receptacles
• Garbage cans
• Horseshoe pit
• Washroom building located near the rides

Field 5

• Located near the beach
• Accommodates 100 - 1,500 people
• Picnic tables and picnic booth
• Lights and power receptacles
• Garbage cans
• Shared horseshoe pit
• Washroom building

Reservation

To book one of the Chippewa fields, fill-out the Parks Permit Application.

*Prices subject to change

All persons/groups who book a picnic site will receive their rental contract through email. To cancel your picnic, you must contact the Facility Booking Coordinator at 807-625-2941. Visa, MasterCard, cash or cheque is accepted. Make all cheques payable to the "City Of Thunder Bay".

Rules

• You must leave the picnic site clean
• No rain dates allowed
• Do not drive on or park on grass areas
• It is unlawful to drink/serve alcoholic beverages in City parks without a Special Occasion Permit
• For large events only, you must attend a Site Meeting two weeks prior to the event by contacting 807-625-2119
• It is understood, if booking is accepted, that you are fully responsible for all persons using the permitted facilities and equipment. You must abide by all By-laws, rules and regulations of the Park and Campground. You must comply with all the requirements for this event and provide all required information to the Parks & Open Spaces Section.

More information

For more information contact the Facility Booking Coordinator at (807) 625-2941 or call the Chippewa Park Hotline at 807-625-CHIP (2447)

Playdays

Schools and groups can book a Playday at Chippewa Park. A Playday booking includes a picnic field booking from noon to 2 pm, and an hour to enjoy the rides from 1 to 2 pm. Playdays take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in June, July and August.

Camping and Swimming

• Learn about the City of Thunder Bay's campgrounds.
• Learn more about swimming at various locations in Thunder Bay.