Applying for a PermitDownload a Special Use Permit Application-(PDF-116 KB) Attn: Special Use Permit Coordinator A special use is a short-term activity that:
Next StepsA permits specialist will contact you if additional meetings, discussions, or documents are required and continue to walk you through the permit process. A Public Gathering permit must be issued prior to holding the activity in the park. 36 CFR 2.51 defines demonstrations to include demonstrations, picketing, speechmaking, marching, holding vigils or religious services, and all other like forms of conduct that involve the communication or expression of views or grievances, engaged in by one or more persons, the conduct of which is reasonably likely to draw a crowd or onlookers.
Demonstrations involving more than 25 people require a permit in most locations on parkland. The locations where 25 or more people can demonstrate without a permit are specified in 36 CFR 2.51.
Demonstrations involving 25 persons or fewer may be held without a permit within designated park areas defined in the map below in which hand-carried signs may be used, but stages, platforms, audio amplification or structures may not be used. First Amendment demonstrations are allowed at all park areas unless restricted by regulation in 36 CFR 2.51 or the Superintendent’s Compendium.
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Last updated: February 26, 2023