Looking to host a picnic, sports event, wedding, or another special gathering? Parks & Rec has a space for you! Learn more about the types of permits we issue for our parks, fields, and recreation facilities.
Here are the types of permits Parks & Rec offers:
OUTDOORS
Picnics
Parks & Rec offers a wide variety of sites for picnics.
- Picnic sites serve 20-30 people.
- Pavilions can hold up to 100 people.
Friends and community group events
Parks & Rec issues permits to Park Friends groups and community groups for events at neighborhood parks.
Outdoor recreation and athletics
Parks & Rec fields and courts offer space for group activities. You need a permit to reserve a recreation facility or field.
- All sports are allowed outdoors.
- Fields are available for permitted use.
Special events
Any gathering of 100 people or more held at a Parks & Rec site requires a special events permit.
- These events may require portable toilets, signage, sound systems, and/or city services.
- Special events include:
- Public and private events.
- Festivals.
- Large athletic events.
Weddings
Media projects including videos, photos, and film
➡️ Use this form to apply for a permit to film or take still photos on Parks & Rec property.
INDOORS
Indoor recreation and athletics.
Parks & Rec facilities are open for group recreation and athletics. You need a permit to reserve a recreation facility or field for group activity.
- All sports are allowed indoors.
- Be sure to follow posted mask guidance.
