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Permits, violations & licenses

Events in a City park, field, or rec center

Learn about getting a permit to use or reserve a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation space. Permits are recommended for all events.

Get a picnic permit

If you want to reserve a space for a picnic, you'll need to apply for a picnic permit.

Get a permit for a large event or festival

Use this permit if you are an event organizer planning an event, or want to use certain equipment.

Get a Friends and community group event permit

This service will help Friends groups and community groups get a permit for an event at a neighborhood park.

Get a wedding ceremony or wedding photo permit

Get a permit to have your wedding ceremony or take wedding photos at popular Parks & Rec sites.

Get a trail permit

Get a permit to use trails in Philadelphia.

Reserve a Parks & Recreation facility or field

You need a permit to reserve part of a Parks & Rec facility for group activity. You also need a permit to use outdoor fields for sports.

Rent a Parks & Recreation venue

Rent a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation venue for your event.

Apply for a media permit

Use this form to apply for a permit to film or take still photos on Parks & Rec property.

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