Community Block Party Trailer
Hosting a Block Party is a GREAT way to get to know your neighbours and we have made it even easier with our Community Block Party Trailer.
COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY TRAILER
Hosting a Block Party is a GREAT way to get to know your neighbours and we have made it even easier with our Community Block Party Trailer. Complete with a triple grill barbeque, sound system, lawn games and sporting equipment, the trailer is the perfect compliment to your event.
We know that a connected community is a safe community, and quality of life is improved when we belong. Supporting community connection is what we do and our booking process makes it easy to bring your neighbours together to meet, have fun and make meaningful connections.
Plan Your Party Today!
Book Your Block Party
Pre-party Planning
It’s time to plan your Community Block Party! First things first:
- BOOK YOUR COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY
- If a road closure is required, fill out a SPECIAL EVENTS FORM
- BLOCK PARTY TRAILER PRIVATE PROPERTY AGREEMENT - needs to be filled out & uploaded with a reservation request
If you have any questions about your booking, contact Parks and Recreation Bookings at pbookings@highriver.ca or call 403.603.3518.
Block Party Risk and Safety
Learn more about how to host a fun and safe Block Party. The Risk and Safety document provides information on Insurance and offers tips to help identify possible hazards while planning for safety.
Arrange Trailer Pick Up
Once the trailer has been booked and the street closure forms completed, we will reach out to arrange pick up of the trailer and handover the keys.
Block Party Set Up
It’s time to set up the trailer…. Please read through the Community Block Party Trailer Set-Up Instructions and Pre-Party Checklist. These documents contain everything you need to know about the Trailer and its contents.
COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY TRAILER SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Post-Party Tear Down
It’s time to drop off the trailer…. Please read through the Post-Party Instructions & List of Contents Checklist to ensure everything is secure, clean and in the same condition as when you picked it up
Ideas & Resources
We have built a collection of resources for you to customize, print and use for your Community Block Party.
TOP 10 REASONS TO HOST A BLOCK PARTY
FAQs
What is the cost of using the Block Party Trailer?
We are pleased to offer the Community Block Party Trailer free of charge.
Where is the Block Party Trailer located?
The Community Block Party Trailer is located in the east parking lot at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (BSRC).
Do I need to provide propane?
The Community Block Party Trailer is a community asset and is loaned out using the honor system. Propane tanks should be full upon pick-up and we kindly ask that they be filled by the user upon return. Propane will be purchased at the user’s expense.
Where and when do I pick up the Block Party keys?
Keys for the Community Block Party Trailer are provided upon successful completion of all required paperwork. Arrangements for key pick-up and return will be coordinated no more than two days in advance of the booking and can be picked-up at the Customer Service desk in the BSRC.
How can I partner with the Community Block Party Trailer?
The Community Block Party Trailer is a wonderful resource for our community and we are pleased to offer it free of charge to any High River resident that would like to bring their neighbors together to meet, have fun and make meaningful connections! If you would like to partner with the Community Block Party Trailer to donate material, time or dollars please contact Parks and Recreation Manager Nancy Ryan at nryan@highriver.ca.
Does my vehicle insurance cover the trailer while in transport?
Regulations state that when transporting a trailer the liability coverage on the towing vehicle automatically extends to the towed vehicle. This is the case as long as the towing vehicle is insured according to provincial minimums (third party liability or commonly referred to as PLPD).