City of York Event Permit for Park Use, Block Parties and Special Events || The City of York, PA

Park(s):
Form more information
visit our Parks Page.

If you need more than
one park, you will need to
fill out an application for
each one.

Albemarle Park
Allen Park
Arles Park
Bantz Park
Campus Park
Cherry Lane
City Hall Parking Lot
Continental Square (NE corner)
Continental Square (NW corner)
Continental Square (SE corner)
Continental Square (SW corner)
Farquhar Park (Band Stand/Gazebo)
Farquhar Park (Pavillion)
Foundry Plaza/Codorus Boat Basin
Girard Park
Heritage Rail Trail
Hudson Park
James E. (Jim) Gross Park. (formerly Lincoln Park) (A) ?
50 person capacity
James E. (Jim) Gross Park. (formerly Lincoln Park) (B) ?
50 person capacity
Kiwanis Lake
Little Jimmy's Park
Martin Luther King Park
Memorial Park
Memorial Park Gold Star Garden
Memorial Park Pavilion at Skateboard Park
Noonan Field
Odeon Fields
Penn Park
Reid Menzer Skateboard Park
Renaissance Park (next to Spanish Center)
Westminster Park
Williams Park
Yorktown Park

NOTE: When requesting use of the Reid Menzer Skateboard Park, applicant must provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the City of York as an additional insured for the day of the event.

NOTE: Absolutely no water activities may be conducted in Kiwanis Lake (NO WATER ENTRY PERMITTED). Individuals may not enter the lake at any time for an event.

Location

Route

Have you discussed this route with the Sergeant?

Yes No

Contact Info:
Sgt. John Reisenweber
jreisenw@yorkcity.org
717-849-2283

Step-Off Time

Date(s) of Event Please include set up and breakdown dates

Start Date

End Date

Hours of Event

From:

To:

Estimated Attendance

First Name

Last Name

Business Name

Street Address For Individual or Business

City

State

Zip

Phone - -

Email

Please provide contact information for the individual who will be present (on site) the day of the event.

Contact Name

Contact's Phone - -

Will you be erecting tents or canopies?

Yes No

Quantity

Size(s)

Total Square Feet

Any single tent or canopy over 240 square feet requires a building permit from the City of York.

Will you have one or more stages at your event?

Yes No

Quantity

Size(s)

Total Square Feet

Will you have amplified sound at your event?

Yes No

Please Describe

Hours in Use

From:

To:

Sound levels must comply with City Ordinance Article 714 Noise, and not annoy or disturb residents.

Will you have inflatables at your event?

Yes No

Quantity

Describe Each Inflatable

Vendor Providing the Inflatable(s):

Business Name

Address

Phone - -

Email

Contact Person

Placement is subject to City of York Park approval and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the City of York as an additional insured for the date of the event.

PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE EMAILED TO WEBPERMITS@YORKCITY.ORG PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

Will you have alcohol at your event?

Yes No

ALCOHOL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ON CITY OF YORK PARK PROPERTY.

Are you planning to give food away, sell food, or have food vendors?

Yes No

Please Describe

Food Prepared by

Event Organizer Select Vendors (A select vendor is a group, company or individual selected by organizer to prepare and serve food for the event.)

If Food will be Prepared by Select Vendors, please upload the complete vendor listing (IF KNOWN) with the following information: Contact Person, Company Name, Address, Phone, E-mail. If vendor information is not available at the time of application submission, please contact Tamika Rascoe - trascoe@yorkcity.org with the information at least ten (10) days prior to the event.

Upload Vendor List (Pdf File)

You have indicated that food will be a part of your event.
A permit is required from the City of York Health Bureau.
DOWLOAD HEALTH PERMIT APPLICATION NOW

Fee:	$35 for any non-licensed with the City vendor $20 for any licensed with the city vendor that is off-site
Contact:	Health & Sanitation Officer Tamika L. Rascoe Permits, Planning, & Zoning Dept. 717-845-2124 trascoe@yorkcity.org

Do you plan on supplying security for this event?

Yes No

Please Describe

Extra fees for security may be required and will be determined by York City Police.

Name of Security Company

Contact Person

Email

Phone - -

Please be advised that depending on the size, location, and scope of your event, the York City Police Department may be in touch regarding the need for a security plan for your event. If you should have questions for the York City Police Department concerning your event, please call 717-849-2283.

Will you have fireworks at your event?

Yes No

Fireworks Company

Address

City

State

Zip

Additional Fire Deparment fees may apply. A special permit is required from the fire department, plus proof of liability insurance.

Will you need the restrooms available? (Farquhar, James E. (Jim) Gross and Memorial Parks only)
Restrooms are not available after September 30th.The City of York DOES NOT provide portable toilet service.

Yes No

Will you need use of the eletricity? (Penn, Albemarle, Farquhar, Kiwanis, James E. (Jim) Gross, Memorial Complex, Cherry Lane & Square only)

Yes No

Payment is due (check or money order ONLY, no cash or credit card) within ten (10) days from the application date. If payment is not received within the ten (10) days of the application date, your event date may be released. Applicant will be contacted via email to discuss payment options.

I would like to pay in person, please contact me to schedule an appointment.
I will mail my payment.

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Event Information

Applicant Information

Emergency Contact for Day of Event

Tents

Stages

Amplified Sound

Inflatables

Alcohol

Food

Security

Fireworks

Additional Services

Requested Street Restrictions

No Parking Signs

Street Closings & Barricades

Permit Fee

Payment Preference

Terms and Provisions