Park Use Permits

Due to COVID-19 we are not allowing in-office visits at this time.

A permit is required to reserve a playfield, facility, stage or performing arts area, or to use a park for a gathering. Use permits allow Seattle Parks to prevent conflicts, make necessary preparations such as heating, lighting, etc. and to provide personnel and facilities such as garbage cans and lavatories, and to avoid overuse of facilities.

Complete an online application for a Park Use Permit 

Download our Park Use Application here

• Hourly Park Use Fees
• Insurance Requirements and Examples
• Promotional Signage and Advertising Fees
• Park Use Fee Estimation Form
• Alcohol Guidelines
• 1st Amendment Activity Guidelines
• Run/Walk Event Guidelines
• Run/Walk Route Options - Magnuson Only
• Temporary Art Installation Requirements
• Download our FAQ
• Download A Guide to Event Planning in City Parks

Booking Schedule

We schedule on a yearly rolling calendar. Completed applications are accepted for review beginning on the first day of each month. Proposed dates can be up to one year in advance. Have questions? Download our Permit Process document. 

Example Event Documents

See our Insurance Requirements and Examples for an idea of what we require for insurance coverage and download our Example Site Plan to help guide you with planning and mapping your event. You'll find blank site maps for many of our parks at the link below.

Site Plan Maps

Please visit this link for blank park maps, of selected parks, that may help in submitting your application map.