COVID-19 UPDATE: For our most up-to-date permit guidelines, visit our Public, Private, Athletic Field, and Specialty Permit pages. Please note, that the BCRP Permits Office is currently closed for walk-ins. We ask that you call or email us directly to address any questions or concerns.
Question: How much is it to secure a permit?
Answer: Check out our Park, Pavilion, and Picnic Fee Sheet to see our price breakdown based on location.
Question: Can I film in a park?
Answer: Yes, filming is allowed with the proper permits. Start your film permit application.
Question: Why do I need a permit?
While park spaces are open to public use, reserving your park space or pavilion will secure this area for your sole use for your event. Your permit will also allow you to have additional features for your event in the park such as allowing you to secure moon bounces, grills, light beer, wine, etc. Those without a permit are not allowed to use grills, alcohol, etc.
Question: What amenities does each space have? How do I find them?
Answer: Check out Park Pavilion and Picnic Areas Breakdown
Question: Is alcohol allowed at events?
Answer: Light beer and wine are permitted with private events in the parks. Glass bottles are not permitted. For all open-to-public events, a liquor board permit would be required before park permit approval.
Question: Can I have a DJ/Sound equipment?
Answer: For private events, amplified sound/DJs are not permitted. A small personal radio/Bluetooth speaker is permitted.
For open to public events, DJ’s and amplified sound are permitted with the noise permit application and approval via the Health Department.
Question: Is electricity provided?
Answer: The Riverside Pavilion and Ben Cardin/Winan’s Meadow Pavilion are the only pavilions/park spaces that provide electricity.
Question: Are moon bounces allowed in the park?
Answer: Moon Bounces are permitted with proper liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 provided prior to receiving the permit.
Question: How can I apply for a permit?
Answer: Please visit our Permit Page to determine the correct permit type that best suits your event.
Question: Are Balloons allowed at my event?
Answer: Balloons are not allowed in any of our parks.
Question: Can I have Pony rides or animals at my event? Is there an animal permit?
Answer: Pets are allowed with your permit as long as the permittee cleans up and cares for their pet and it is kept on a leash at all times.
Pony rides, petting zoos, and other animal-type events are only allowed with open to public applications and additional permits through the Health Department.