Information & applications for: weddings at Botanic Gardens and Sugarworld Gardens; use of Barlow Park; hire of Council facilities & parklands; and bookings for use of parklands, reserves and foreshores.
Facilities & recreation forms

Aircraft landing in a public place (319.0 KB)
Application for Landing an Aircraft in a Public Place under Cairns Regional Council Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2016, Local Law No. 11 (Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) 2016 and Subordinate Local Law No. 11 (Local Government Controlled Areas and Roads) 2016.

Application for commercial filming / photography
Submit this form at least 7 working days (non-exclusive) or 14 working days (exclusive) before start of filming. If you are considering a high impact production, please contact Council's Film Liaison Officer well in advance to ensure Council can provide a high level of service to meet your requirements.

Application for hire of Council community hall (90.7 KB)
Use this form to apply to hire a Council community hall at Brinsmead Bella Vista, Kewarra Beach, Gordonvale, Bellenden Ker or Aloomba. You must lodge your applications no less than 10 business days prior to event to allow for processing. Applications are subject to consideration of the type and size of activity, and will be assessed against our criteria.

Application for improvement works on a Council-controlled site (992.4 KB)
Use this form to formally request consent of Council as landlord for proposed works. This form does not constitute a Development Application and lodgement of this form may trigger the need for a Development Approval.

Application for improvement works on a Council-controlled site (616.8 KB)
Use this form to formally request consent of Council as landlord for proposed works. This form does not constitute a Development Application and lodgement of this form may trigger the need for a Development Approval.

Application to access Council park or reserve (880.0 KB)
Approval of access must be obtained prior to payment of bond and issue of key.

Barlow Park Athletics Booking form (147.1 KB)
Booking form for the athletics track at Barlow Park

Barlow Park Corporate Room booking form (263.2 KB)
Booking form for the use of the Corporate or Conference Room facilities at Barlow Park

Barlow Park: Main, West, Football field, Carpark booking form (137.3 KB)
Facility booking form for the use of the main Barlow Park facility, including the football field

Cairns Botanic Gardens - event application form (289.6 KB)
You require approval from Cairns Regional Council before you can conduct activities in the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Use this form to apply for permission to hold your event or activity. Fees and bonds apply.

Hire of function rooms - Hambledon House (396.7 KB)
Information package for hire of function rooms at Hambledon House Community Centre.

Sugarworld Wedding Info Kit (734.0 KB)
If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor setting for your Wedding or Naming Ceremony, the various function areas at Sugarworld Parklands can be booked.