Open Community Picnic at Rainbow Park

Looking for low pressure social connection opportunities to meet, make friends, and hang out with other ethically nonmonogamous people? You’re invited to a picnic in the park!

Come share stories, build connections, and meet new friends in a welcoming space centered on ethical non-monogamy, non-traditional relationships, and open-hearted community.

This community values consent, honesty, authenticity, vulnerability, kindness, and accountability. You don’t have to be dating or non-monogamous to attend—if our values resonate with you we’d love to have you.

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Please read the entire event description including all of the community guidelines below before attending your first event.

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CAPACITY

There is no event capacity, we will spread out and take up space as needed. There are no tickets for this event.

WHAT TO EXPECT - WHAT TO BRING

We suggest you bring a blanket or something to sit on, possibly a sun hat. Cute picnic accessories or attire are an optional suggestion.

Feel free to bring your friends if you think they will be a great fit to this event!

POTLUCK FOOD

Bring food for yourself and/or to share. If you are sharing please make the food easily sharable as not to get too handsy. There are plenty of places to eat within 10-15 min if you choose to get something nearby before you arrive.

ACCESSIBILITY

There are walking paths near to where we are gathering. I call this Wheelchair accessible, but with some off-roading. The last 20 feet or so would be on grass.

If you need a table or chairs to be comfortable, plese bring one or ask for someone else to bring in the chat.

PETS

Dogs are allowed on leash. Friendly, well behaved dogs are welcome.

PARKING and finding the spot we're gathering

Street parking. There is a tall conifer tree we usually sit under on the Rainbow Drive side of the park, on the opposite side of the park from the picnic tables and BBQ area on Donington Drive.

DRINKING/SMOKING

No smoking or drinking in the park.

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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

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CONFIDENTIALITY

1. Everything shared in this group should be treated as confidential and private. Do not out people that you see at this event when you are outside of this event.

CONVERSATIONAL CONSENT

1. If you have explicit stories you want to share, make sure everyone present has consented to hearing the story, or move to somewhere more private so you will not be accidentally overheard. Please make sure there are no children present.

CONSENT AND BOUNDARIES

1. Hugging, kissing, and cuddling will be happening at this event. Navigate consent with other people gracefully, and without expectations.
2. Ask before entering someone's personal space.
3. A response of a YES is a yes
4. Anything less than a yes is a no. Examples that should be taken as a NO: A lack of response, a Maybe, or a No.
5. f you receive a No, respond gracefully and move on.

HOLDING SPACE FOR EACH OTHER

If you are able, hold space for each other, including yourself. Holding space means allowing people to authentically show up, without judgement or expectations. No fixing or advice giving needs to happen unless asked for, so you, or others, can be invited to just be yourself.