Planning an event in one of our parks?

We welcome event organisers into our Borough and have a number of parks and open spaces available for hire. 

To organise an event in St Helens you will need to apply to hold an event on our app (see link below) and follow the guidance on the ESAG Planning Guidance document. ESAG Planning Guidance (PDF, 113 KB)(opens new window)

Apply to hold an event

We need notice to help you plan your event:

The notification time frames are necessary to allow the services who may support your event to consider the information provided. Notification provided after these time periods may result in your event not being granted land hire permission as the required services may not be able to support you with the appropriate advice you may require.    

Essential Documents for Events in Parks

Event Submission and Hire of Land Application Form (PDF, 328 KB)(opens new window)

Guidance to assist organisers of small events (PDF, 4 MB)(opens new window)

Risk Assessment Template (Word doc, 93 KB)(opens new window)

Event Management Plan and Guidance Notes (Word doc, 95 KB)(opens new window)

Risk Assessment Example (PDF, 120 KB)(opens new window)

ESAG Risk Matrix 2025 (Word doc, 89 KB)(opens new window)