Open Space Park Event Permit - Special Events

The Open Space Park Event Permit is for small, private park events that are requesting to reserve a specific open space in a Madison park without a shelter reservation and fit the permit criteria.

Permit Criteria

Expected attendance less than 200 people.
Not a fundraising event.
Not an advertised event.
There will be no vending.
The event will not take up extensive space in the park. The rest of the park must be accessible to the public.
Must adhere to the PA requirements if requesting an amplification permit.
No more than one temporary structure permit allowed.
One-day event only.

Application

Open Space Park Event Application: MS Word | PDF
Open Space Park Event Permit Fee Schedule

Please submit the Open Space Park Event application at MadisonEvents@cityofmadison.com. If you have questions about the permit or if you want to check on the availability of a park, you may contact the Community Events team at MadisonEvents@cityofmadison.com, (608) 264-9289.

Helpful Resources

Frequently Asked Questions
Street Use Staff Commission
Events on Madison Streets Packet
Events that Need Water Quality Testing

Reservable Spaces

Community Park Events & Streets Use
Golf Courses
Goodman Pool
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Picnic Shelters & Pavilions
Warner Park Community Recreation Center