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It takes two (2) to five (5) business days to process a photo/film/video shoot permit request. REQUESTS WITH LESS THAN TWO DAYS LEAD TIME WILL NOT BE APPROVED.
Permits for portrait or posed photography are currently required everywhere in Loose Park and at Shoal Creek Living History Museum grounds in Hodge Park.
Permits are required for commercial/promotional/advertising film or photo shoots in all parks. Commercial is when you plan to use the photos/film to sell a product or service or are filming scenes for a movie or music video.
Do I need a photo/film/video shoot permit?
Yes
- A permit is needed for formal posed/portrait photography (paid or unpaid) everywhere in Loose Park OR on the grounds of the Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Hodge Park. Please complete the form below for both parks.
- If your shooting will impact others and/or the environment (ie. lots of equipment/people), if you are bringing in any props (ie. furniture), or if you want to film in a park after-hours, you will need a permit.
- If you are conducting business by charging for your services, using the public space as a set/studio for a period of time and/or for multiple clients (ie. setting appointments), you will need a permit. If you are being paid or paying someone for photography services, a permit is needed.
- If you are bringing in animals (all must be leashed), you will need a permit.
- All film/photo shoots for commercial/promotional/advertising purposes, for any business or organization and in any park, require a permit. Commercial is when you plan to use the photos/film to sell a product or service or are filming scenes for a movie or music video.
- If you are taking photos with an intent to sell the images or if you are being paid to take the images, you will need a permit.
- If you are photographing/filming with a drone, you will need a permit. No permit is needed if you are just practice flying. Insurance may be required. Please follow FAA guidelines and respect other park patrons.
No
- If you are shooting for media/news purposes (with visible credentials), no permit is needed.
- If the photos are part of an already permitted event in the park, no additional Photo/Film/Video permit is required.
- Nature photography does not require a permit as long as the photos are not for commercial use.
LOOSE PARK ROSE GARDEN HOURS: The Rose Garden is unavailable Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., due to maintenance. Weekend photo shoots need to be scheduled within these two hour increments during the following times: Friday, 4-6.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday, 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m.-Noon, Noon-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. There may be up to four permitted photographers in the Rose Garden at one time. NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN THE FOUNTAIN.
FEES/INSURANCE:
Fees are $25/hour for personal shoots; Commercial shoots start at $50/hour. Permit fees and insurance needs will (commercial only) be determined upon review of the completed request form. Download Insurance Requirements Letter for commercial shoots only.
PAYMENT
Payment is by credit card through our online system, please create an account in our system. Once date/time is approved, you will be sent a a link to pay online via your account. Once payment is received, a permit will be approved and placed on the permit calendar.
RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling is allowed in the case of inclement weather or client cancellation. Refunds are not issued. Contact Heidi Markle with rescheduled requested date/time. Please do not complete another online request form.
Personal Photo Shoot contact: Heidi Markle,
Commercial Film/Photo Shoots contact: Heidi Markle,
PERMIT REQUEST FORM: Please complete this form. Following review/approval by KC Parks staff, a permit fee will be determined and the permit approved upon receipt of payment and insurance (if applicable).
It takes two to five business days to process a photo/film/video shoot permit request. REQUESTS WITH LESS THAN TWO DAYS LEAD TIME WILL NOT BE APPROVED. Before completing the request form, please create an account in our system.
Per City of Kansas City, Missouri Ordinance 50-163, business cannot be conducted on Park or City property without a permit from the appropriate Board.
