A
special use/event permit issued by the Cincinnati Park Board may be required for certain activities occurring on park property.
Examples of such activities include:
Art/Sculpture Exhibits
Car Shows
Concerts
Dances
Day Camps
Festivals/Celebrations
Foot & Bike Races
Fundraisers
Holiday Displays
Memorials/Observances/Ceremonies
Organized Athletic Events/Practices
Outreach Ministries
Parades
Political Rallies
Press Conferences
Product Promotions/Sales
Public Outreach Activities
For information on making reservations for a park picnic area/shelter, lodge, bandstand, outdoor wedding area or premier facility, go to Park’s
Facilities & Reservations
WEB page
A Special Use/Event Permit may be required if any of the following criteria associated with the activity apply:
The activity is expected to draw 250 or more people
The activity would collect fees on Park Board property (i.e. admissions, parking, concessions & merchandise sales)
There will be alcohol sales
Road closings are necessary do to the activity
The Cincinnati Police Department requires a police detail
The activity is a commercial use
Installations of temporary structures (i.e. booths, tents, stages, port-o-lets) are necessary
The type of use/event and or its location requires the support of Park Board resources exceeding basic service levels
Use stipulations set by the Park Board and incorporated into all special use/event permits must be complied with by the permit holder. Examples of stipulations include those concerned with liability insurance, event layout, compliance with Park Board rules and regulations and appropriate City, State & Federal laws, assumption of liability for damages incurred to Park property as a result of the event, and fees for extra Park services/labor costs associated with the use/event.
Park Board Special Use/Event Fees include:
Basic special use/event permit fee is $50 per hour (3 hour minimum)
Setup/take down fee: $100 per day (days before/after the event date)
Each point of sales location: $50 (per booth/sales area)
Facility rental fee: cost based on the facility used
Special Use/Event Permit Application Process
An
*Application for Special Uses/Events in Cincinnati Parks must be filled out and returned to the Park Board at least 60 days prior to a special use/event The Park Board will review the application and a determination made on the appropriateness of issuing a special use/event permit. An estimate of the permit cost and fees for Park Board support services will be provided before the issuance of the permit. All fees must be paid in advance of the activity.
For more information, please contact:
Barb.Cain@cincinnati-oh.gov
The
Police Department’s Event Planning Unit (513-352-4569) and/or Park Police Unit (513-352-4821) may require additional City permits and police services to be secured in support of a park use/event. The Police Department manages the review and issuance of these permits and, collection of associated fees. A Police Department Special Event Permit is required if the event/use occurs on public property and:
Go to the Police Department’s
Event Permits and
Event Permit Applications WEB pages for additional information. Also go to the
Fire Department's WEB pages for information on special event permit requirements
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