Park Event Permit Fees
These fees do not apply for weddings in the Loose Park. For more information, please visit the Loose Park Weddings page>>
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There is a $50 non-refundable deposit to schedule an event/wedding in KC Parks. The $50 deposit will be applied to the total permit fee.
General Usage Permits: Nothing may be sold on park/boulevard property
Petite/Private Events
Events of up to 20 people with no electrical equipment (Ex. Pop-up Picnics, very small ceremonies)
Time permit: Up to 2 hours on the same day, $50.00
Micro Events
Events of 21-50 people in which no rental or electrical equipment are being brought on the property. (Ex. Candlelight vigils, small rallies, small ceremonies)
Time permit: Up to 2 hours on same day, $80.00
Small Events
Events of less than 250 people in which no large rental or large electrical equipment are being brought on the property. (Ex: reunions, weddings, small corporate events)
Time permit: Up to 5 hours on same day, $175.00
Medium Size Events
Events of less than 500 people where some rental or electrical equipment may be brought on the property. Fundraisers include all non-profit (501c3) events soliciting donations or registrations. (Ex. Runs, walks, corporate events)
Time permit: Up to 12 hours on same day, $375.00
Additional set up/tear down: $100.00 for each day
Large Scale Events/Fundraisers
Events of 500 people or more where large rental or electrical equipment may be brought on the property. Includes non-profit (501c3) events, soliciting donations or registrations.
Time permit: Up to 12 hours on same day, $700.00
Additional set up/tear down: $100.00 for each day
Street Use Fees
Fee for events that take place on a KC Parks street/boulevard/parkway alone or in conjunction with an event in an adjacent park.
Street only, no sales: $750.00 per event day/per street
Addition to park, no sales: $250 per day/per street
Board Approved Agreements: Specific Park/Boulevard Usage
Sales on Public Property
This includes any free event where items are being sold on public property to the general public. This type of event needs to be approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation and have a Use and Concession Contract. (Ex: the sale of food or drink, arts and crafts, booth space, etc)
$900.00 per event day
Additional set up/tear down: $100.00 for each day
Large Events & Private Parties
This includes all events where access to the property is closed and/or a ticket may be required. This level of event needs to be approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation and have a Use and Concession Contract. (Ex: Festivals, Concerts, Black Tie Events, etc.)
$5,000 per event day
Additional set up/tear down: $100.00 for each day
Street Use Fees
Fee for events that take place on a KC Parks street/boulevard/parkway alone or in conjunction with an event in an adjacent park.
Street only, with sales: $1,000.00 per event day/per street
Addition to park, with sales: $500 per day/per street