Special Events & Permits in Minnehaha County, SD (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
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Park Event Permits
Anyone who wants to be in a Minnehaha County park after posted closing hours needs a written permit from the county's Park Board under Ordinance MC8-85, Section 16. Requests must be submitted before the activity, and the Board notifies both the sheriff and the applicant once it grants or refuses the permit.
Minnehaha County After-Hours Park Use Permit
Significant RestrictionsMinnehaha County Ordinance MC8-85 (Control and Use of Parks), § 16
Permits to be in the park after hours shall be obtained from the Board or its authorized representatives before the time the activity is to take place. Requests for permits shall be made in writing and when a permit is granted or refused, notice of the action taken shall be given to the sheriff and the requesting party.
Parade Permits
Parades, processions, bands, military displays, entertainment, exhibitions and public meetings are not allowed in a Minnehaha County park without a written permit under Ordinance MC8-85, Section 20. The Park Board issues the permit and it must authorize and describe the specific activity before it can take place.
Minnehaha County Park Parade & Assembly Permit
Significant RestrictionsMinnehaha County Ordinance MC8-85 (Control and Use of Parks), § 20
Bands, processions, parades, military displays, entertainment, exhibitions and public meetings shall be allowed in any park after a written permit is obtained from the Board authorizing and describing the activity.
Special Events & Permits by City in Minnehaha County
1 cities in Minnehaha County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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