Special Events & Permits in Dakota County, MN (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Dakota County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dakota County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Event Permits
Dakota County requires a Special Use Permit for any exclusive or special use of park grounds, greenways, trails, or facilities, or for events expected to draw 50 or more people, issued only by the Park Director or a designee.
Reserving a Dakota County Park for an Event
Significant RestrictionsDakota County Ordinance No. 107, Section 2.2
Special Use Permits (SUPs) shall be required for the exclusive or special use of park grounds, greenways, trails, or facilities, or for the use of park grounds or facilities when they are otherwise closed to the public, or for any use that would be considered a violation of the park ordinance. SUP conditions: 1. SUPs are issued by the Park Director or designated representative. 2. SUPs...
Parade Permits
Any public assembly of 50 or more people in a Dakota County park, including a parade, worship service, demonstration, or ceremony, needs a Special Use Permit, and the county may charge a sliding fee based on expected attendance.
Parade and Assembly Permits in Dakota County Parks
Significant RestrictionsDakota County Ordinance No. 107, Section 3.10
A Special Use Permit may be issued for public assemblies involving fifty (50) or more people and in designated areas related to: Public meetings; Worship services; Entertainment; Parades; Ceremonies; Demonstrations; and Other assemblies related to First Amendment rights. A Special Use Permit is required for all public assemblies. Public assemblies may not interfere with other park users, struct...
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