Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse

The operational greenhouse at Gage Park features 18,720 square feet of space for growing plants year round. Plants grown at the greenhouse are grown for:

• Flowering traffic islands
• Park displays
• Flowers at City facilities including City Hall, Sam Lawrence Park and Gage Park
• Seasonal planters and hanging baskets throughout the City

No Professional Photography or Photo Shoots without permit.

Download Tropical House Rental Application(PDF, 199.74 KB)

Any inquires can be emailed to [email protected].

Non Permitted Uses

These uses are not permitted within the rental space:

• The playing of music or videos intended for home viewing use only. Appropriate licensing fees must be obtained and is the responsibility of the renting party. This excludes the use of public broadcasts or radio.
• Amplified sound or activities which can be heard outside of the permitted space.
• Cooking food.
• Attendance which exceeds the posted room capacities (80 people).
• Smoking “vaping” within rented space, or on city property City of Hamilton By-law No. 11-080
• Alcohol or gaming, unless in specified facilities and appropriate licenses are obtained.
• Use of amenities other than the room rented.
• No latex or helium filled balloons.
• No persons shall walk in or enter floral beds or water features (personal injury could occur from some plant species).
• Any acts of violence, as outlined in the City of Hamilton’s Zero Tolerance Policy (CS-05-28), are not permitted by any means and will result in immediate ejection from the facility.
• Any use of outside space requires a permit, for inquiries, email [email protected] or call 905-540-5590.

Cancellations/Changes

Cancellations/Changes are subject to these terms:

• 2 weeks’ written notice (14 days) is required to cancel a rental.
• A full refund will be provided if appropriate notice is given, less a 10% administrative fee.
• Refunds for cancellations/changes received with lesser notice will not be issued.

Minimum Time

• Event Rentals must be at least 2 hours in length.
• Photo Rentals must be at least 1 hour in length during regular business hours.

Supervision of Space

The renter is responsible for ensuring appropriate supervision of space, including:

• Ensuring at least 1 adult is present for every 10 children for activities.
• Activities conducted are safe, non-contact manner, and equipment is used safely and as per its intended use.

City of Hamilton staff retain the right to enter the rented space at any time. Renter and attendees are required to follow direction provided by City staff at all times.

Setting Up/Taking Down/Cleaning Up

The renter is responsible for all set up, take down, and cleaning of spaces rented and must:

• Set up, take down and clean up activities must be completed within the rental time. Extra fees will be applied if rental occurs outside of permitted times or goes late.
• Identify on the rental application if any assistance is required for set up or take down (subject to staff availability and additional fees).
• Clean up any decorations, wrapping, spills, or outside equipment brought into the space using the supplies and garbage provided, and return the space to original condition. Extra charges will be applied if not completed.
• All events must vacate the rental space by 10 pm, to ensure staff are able to close the facility at 10 pm.

Extra Fees

• Extra fees will be applied for these requests and require Supervisor approval:
  • Additional staffing costs will be applied if supervision guidelines cannot be met, rentals outside of operating hours, for large events, if set up/clean-up is required, or if program requires instruction from trained staff.
  • Damage to facility and / or plant material caused by the rental will be repaired or replaced at the renters expense.

Termination of Agreement

• Permits are subject to termination from the City of Hamilton in unforeseen circumstances or facility closures. Refunds will be provided, however no further compensation for losses will be given.
• Permits are subject to termination from the City of Hamilton if the terms and conditions of the rental are not being met. Refunds will not be provided when terms and conditions are breached by the renting party.

The City of Hamilton Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse has a large Corpse Flower corm, also known as Titan arum that has a huge shoot that has emerged.

Fun Facts about Corpse Flowers

• At its fastest will grow 15 to 18 cm a day
• The Giant Bloom of the Titan arum is typically between 1-8-2.4 m tall and blooms only for 24 to 48 hours
• The massive flower is best known for its foul-smelling inflorescence which is likened to ‘rotting flesh’. The odor arises from the flower to attract carrion-eating insects and flesh flies carrying pollen.
• The scent is strongest at night when these insects are active, especially the first night.
• It takes between 5 to 8 years for a corm to produce a flower
• The Corpse flower was first discovered in Sumatra, Indonesia in 1878. Its conservation status is considered ‘vulnerable’ due to the threat of deforestation as 72% of the original rainforests in Indonesia have been cleared.
• The Corpse Flower is in the Araceae family which also contains the Peace Lily, Calla Lily, Caladium and Elephants Ear.