Special Events & Permits in Portage County, WI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Portage County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Portage County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Event Permits
Anyone wanting to hold a public meeting or gathering in a Portage County park needs a permit first. Code § 6.1.2(1) requires an application to the Park Commission at least 48 hours before the event, and permits issue for lawful public assembly under the Commission's published park-use rules.
Portage County Park Meeting Permit
Some RestrictionsPortage County Code § 6.1.2(1)
(1)Public Meetings.(a)Any person desiring to hold a public meeting of any kind whatsoever in any park shall first obtain a permit from the Commission or its duly authorized agent. The permit must be applied for not less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.(b)Permits will be granted for the purpose of holding any lawful public assembly in accordance with published regulations governing th...
All Portage County ordinances
See every category we cover for Portage County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Portage County Ordinance Hub →