A special event is an organized activity such as a walk, run, fair, tournament, festival, fundraiser or other gathering hosted by a third party (not the Department of Parks) on parkland for public or private entertainment that requires the general or exclusive use of one or more park facilities or features and that may:
Before submitting your request, we strongly encourage you to visit the proposed site to ensure it can accommodate your event requirements for parking, attendance, and available resources or amenities.
After these dates, priority will be given to league play and games or practices requested by sports organizations for the Fall and Spring/Summer seasons, and we may not be able to accommodate your request.
Please note: All events being hosted on parkland require a certificate of insurance identifying M-NCPPC as an additional insured. A $85 non-refundable application fee is required for all standard event requests received and a $185 expedite fee will be charged for all event requests received within three weeks of the requested event date.
Any additional required documents are outlined in the application form: To expedite your request, please review and complete the request form carefully and make sure to submit all documentation.
Please note that all of our parks are public property, so there are certain guidelines that must be followed. Policing, trash removal, proper care of the facility or amenity used, sanitation services, crowd control, insurance and related traffic or parking issues must be considered and addressed before a permit can be issued. All Permit Holders must follow M-NCPPC Rules and Regulations.
Submitting a request does not provide permission to conduct or promote your planned event. If the date(s) and/or location(s) requested is not available or if the location requested is not an approved site to conduct your proposed event, you will be contacted by the Park Permit Office and alternative arrangements will be suggested or made. Your confirmation will be in the form of a PERMIT, issued to the organization and/or person responsible for conducting the event.
Any questions? Email the Park Permit Office.