Special Events & Permits in Carver County, MN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Carver County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Carver County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Carver County requires a use permit for exclusive or large-group use of county park facilities, and specifically for any event expected to draw 20 or more people, before a group can reserve a shelter, field, or trail for a gathering.

Use Permits Required for Park Group Events

Some Restrictions

Carver County Code of Ordinances § 91.04(B), (D)

(B) Use permits. (1) Use permits shall be required for the exclusive or special use of all or portions of county park areas, buildings, or trails; for use of park areas and facilities when they are closed to the public; to conduct certain activities not normally permitted as per conditions of this chapter; for regulation of large group activities, as defined herein; or to reduce or eliminate ce...

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Parade Permits

Carver County requires a use permit or prior Board or Director authorization before anyone holds a parade, demonstration, assembly, or worship service inside a county park, treating expressive gatherings the same as other regulated park activities.

Parade Use Permit Required in County Parks

Significant Restrictions

Carver County Code of Ordinances § 91.06(E)

Assemblies, meetings, and the like. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct public meetings, assemblies, worship services, entertainment, parades, or demonstrations within a park without a use permit or prior authorization from either the Board, the Director or his or her designee, or by use permit.

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