Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you allow on site camping?
How much does it cost, and do you have discounts?
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Where do I park and is it free?
There is free parking adjacent to the park for around 400 vehicles. Click here for directions
Do you have Handicap accessibility?
There is handicap parking in the Agricultural parking lot on McCaul Street
We do not have on-site wheel-chairs, canes or any other personal needs, so please bring your own
Only single use wheel-chairs or handicap scooters allowed, but, sorry, no bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, etc.
What Accommodation is available?
Is there an ATM available?
There will be 2 ATMs available at the park.
Can I leave and re-enter the park later?
If you wish to leave, and return later, you can, as you will be given a wristband when you pay your admission. Just show the gates people your wristband when you return. This wristband also allows you free access to the Saturday night Ceilidh.
What are we allowed to bring with us?
Lawn chairs, umbrellas, parasols
What is not allowed in the park
Smoking & Vaping
Outside Alcohol
Alcohol must be consumed in designated area
Outside food and drink
Coolers and baskets. The exception to this will be families with infants. Coolers and baskets will be subject to search by our security/gate personnel.
Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards
Peddling or soliciting
Drones
Dogs (except certified Service dogs)
Anyone caught with any of the above items, may be asked to leave the park, without a refund.
Is the park shaded?
The park is not shaded. Highland Dancers will perform indoors. Pipe Bands and Heavy contestants can erect a small gazebo for shelter. There are two large tents in the Refreshment area.
Are there restrooms?
We will have plenty of portable toilets available, all around the park
What is there for my kids to do?
Our Wee Highlanders play area will have a Bouncy Castle, Balloon making, Face Painting, etc
There are lots of other things to see and do around the Park
What if the weather is bad?
The Games go on, rain or shine.
Sorry, no refunds if you want to leave due to the weather
Help, my child is missing
Contact one of our security people, wearing OCEAP Search & Rescue uniforms, or a Police Officer who may be in the park
OCEAP will have a First Aid post and Command Centre near the fence, south of the Beer Tent
Someone is hurt/taken ill, what do I do?
We do have First Aid at the park. Contact the OCEAP Search & Rescue personnel or Police. If in doubt call 911
I would like to be a volunteer
I would like to make a Donation to the Games
Donations have helped us keep the Games going for the past 59 years, and are much appreciated
Please click here to donate
I would like to be a Sponsor of the Games