Facility Use & Permits
Event Planning, Use Permits, Restrictions
Facility Use Information
Activities in Parks
Documents - Use of Park Facilities
- Application Use Permit PDF
- FEE SCHEDULE PDF
- Rules & Use Policy PDF
- Request for Waiver PDF
- Ordinance Chp 78, Article III PDF
Park Rules & Environmental Protection
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Facility Use
Park Facilities
Several types of facilities in Brevard County parks are available to the public for scheduling family outings, group and community events, or tournaments. The Parks by Features pages identify primary facilities such as community centers, pavilions, and sport facilities, while each park narrative on the Parks by Area pages lists additional amenities such as barbeque grills, or unique features such as the amphitheater at Wickham Park. Further detail about specific facilities can be obtained by contacting the Area Parks Operation offices.
Event Planning
Planning an event? Birthday parties, organization banquets, fundraisers, and family reunions are just a few of the activities that fit perfect in a park setting.
To insure the most successful event and enjoyment for participants and other park patrons, Department staff members are prepared to assist group organizers with tips and a checklist of pertinent details.
Be sure to call the appropriate Area Office as far in advance as possible to schedule your date. Phone numbers are on the Parks by Area pages, on the Contact page, or call 321-63-PKREC.
Use Permits & Security Personnel
Facility use and reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
A reservation that includes an authorized Application For Use Permit is recommended to ensure availability of facilities, especially for larger pavilions, and is necessary for groups of fifty (50) or more.
Permits and applicable rental fees are necessary for meeting rooms, as well as for certain athletic fields and several other types of facilities.
If a proposed event involves commercial activity and is open to the public and expected to draw fifty (50) or more people, the rental applicant must contract certified security personnel .
For information about availability of a facility or to request a date contact the Parks Operations office associated with the facility you would like to reserve. Phone numbers are on the Parks by Area pages, on the Contact page, or call 321-63-PKREC.
- Download Permit— Request for Facility Use Permit (PR 108)
IMPORTANT Submission of a "Request for Facility Use Permit" constitutes only a request for a reservation permit. A reservation is not complete until any fees and the completed form with applicant signature are received, and authorized and signed by the appropriate Department staff. During use of the reserved facility by the applicant, the applicant must be in possession of the authorized permit.
Reservation & Rental Fees
Although a user fee is applicable to reserve some facilities, many picnic areas, pavilions, designated ballfields, and some courts are available on a first come, first served basis without a rental permit or fee. Many parks have picnic areas and sheltered single picnic tables that are ideal for casual drop-in picnics.
Assistance in determining the applicable fees for a facility can be easily obtained by calling the appropriate office.
Fee schedule & use policy can be downloaded—
- FEE SCHEDULE PDF
- RULES & USE POLICY PDF
Criteria For Waiver of Facility Fees
- Activities sponsored and co-sponsored by Brevard County for a public purpose
- Activities sponsored by other governmental agencies
- Activities sponsored by groups, organizations or individuals where proceeds are given to charitable causes, organizations, individuals or Brevard County facilities or programs
- Activities sponsored by organizations to which Brevard County is a member
Request for waiver can be downloaded—
Activities Prohibited, Regulated, Restricted
Commercial Activities
If the proposed activities include commercial activity and are open to the public, the applicant must show proof that the applicant or applicant’s organization is a non-profit organization which has qualified for recognized tax exempt status pursuant to Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Commercial activity includes the sale of any item, tangible or intangible, including but not limited to food and beverages; the charging of admission; the charging of fees for any service, entertainment or amusement, including, but not limited to carnival rides.
Prohibited Activities
Some activities are prohibited altogether, such as anything that involves defacing or tampering with buildings, pollution, removal of natural resources, abandoning an animal in a park, or injury to or removal of vegetation and wildlife.
Regulated Activities
In addition to reservation policies pertaining to use of facilities, certain activities are regulated for the protection of park patrons and property.
Following is a list of just some of the activities that require either a permit, special coordination with Department personnel, or general liability insurance (Ordinance No. 96-31 and Ordinance 98-53):
- organized athletic activities
- landing aircraft
- parachuting
- sales or solicitation of sales
- food service at events open to the public
- distribution of literature
- posting of signs
- sound amplification
- meetings of 50 people or more
- possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages
- possession of firearms
- fireworks
- any activity that may constitute a hazard to any person or property
Restricted Activities
Some activity is restricted to designated areas such as:
- possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages
- camping or overnight lodging
- equestrian activity
- distribution of literature
- fires
- rubbish disposal
- water activities — including but not limited to swimming, scuba diving, fishing, and boating
Hunting may be allowed by permit in designated areas, subject to applicable governmental regulations and agencies.
Oridinances can be downloaded—
