Special Events & Permits in Delaware County, PA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Delaware County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Event Permits
Groups of 10 or more people need an advance permit from the Delaware County Parks and Recreation Department to picnic, hold an event or hold an outing in a county park. Applications must be filed at least two weeks ahead, and arriving more than half an hour late forfeits the reservation to anyone else waiting.
Delaware County Park Group Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsDelaware County Code § 141-2A(1)
No group of 10 or more persons shall use a County park or recreation area for a picnic, event, or outing without first having obtained a permit in advance from the County Parks and Recreation Department. Groups arriving more than 1/2 hour late will forfeit their right to any reservation made should others occupy the area. (2) Rose tree park. While there are picnic tables available, there is ...
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