Special Events & Permits in Rock Island County, IL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Rock Island County, Illinois.
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Park Event Permits
Rock Island County's Forest Preserve District requires a written permit for any reserved picnic area, overnight camping, or special event in its preserves, per § 92.01(C); permits must be requested at least 24 hours ahead, aren't transferable, and the Board-set fee isn't refundable even if plans change.
Rock Island County Park Event Permits
Some RestrictionsRock Island County Code of Ordinances § 92.01(C)(2)-(3)
(2) Persons desiring the above activity may apply to the District for a written permit under the following categories and subject to fees set by the Board. (a) Picnic. No permit is required to have a picnic, however, if a person desires to reserve a designated area or areas to the exclusion of others or desires to conduct, in conjunction with the public, related controlled activities such as, b...
Parade Permits
Anyone who wants to hold a parade, march, rally, picket, political meeting, or public assembly inside a Rock Island County forest preserve needs a District or Board permit first: § 92.01(C)(1)(a) requires it before the activity starts, folding parades in with contests, performances, and other organized public gatherings.
Rock Island County Parade Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsRock Island County Code of Ordinances § 92.01(C)(1)(a)
No person shall conduct, operate, present, manage, or take part in the following activities in a forest preserve unless a permit is obtained from the District or Board prior to the start of the activity: (a) Any contest, show, exhibit, dramatic performance, play, act, motion picture, acrobatic feat, bazaar, sporting event, musical event, ceremony, children's day camp, or any public meeting, ass...
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