Special Events & Permits in Spokane County, WA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Spokane County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Park Event Permits
Reserving any part of a Spokane County park for exclusive use, from a picnic shelter to a full-day gathering, takes a permit from the Parks, Recreation & Golf Department director under SCC 6.14.040(10). The director can deny or restrict a permit if the event would disturb the safety, comfort or convenience of other park users, and permit holders must leave the site in satisfactory condition.
Park Facility Reservation Permits in Spokane County
Some RestrictionsSCC 6.14.040(10), 6.14.050
Unless otherwise provided for through an agreement adopted by the board of county commissioners, it shall be unlawful in any park, without first securing a permit or approval from the director or designee, for any person to: (1) [...] 0) Reserve a portion of a park for exclusive use; [...] If the director or designee finds that safety, comfort, and convenience of the public's use of a park, or ...
Parade Permits
In a Spokane County park, no one can hold a parade, show, festival, carnival or fundraiser without first securing a permit or approval from the Parks, Recreation, & Golf Department director or designee. Section 6.14.040(9) names parades directly, and the director can deny the application or impose restrictions if the event would unduly disturb public use. A violation is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000.00 and up to 90 days in jail.
Spokane County Park Parade and Event Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsSpokane County Code § 6.14.040(9)
Unless otherwise provided for through an agreement adopted by the board of county commissioners, it shall be unlawful in any park, without first securing a permit or approval from the director or designee, for any person to: ... (7) Hold organized runs, walks, races, trials, or competitions; ... (9) Hold any shows, festivals, fundraisers, carnivals, parades, or similar activities; (10) Reserve ...
Street Fair Rules
Spokane County does not license street fairs on public roads by chapter and section, but it does directly regulate festivals, carnivals and vending inside its own park system: SCC 6.14.040 makes selling merchandise and holding shows, festivals, fundraisers, carnivals or parades in any county park unlawful without a director-issued permit first.
Festival and Vendor Permits in County Parks
Some RestrictionsSCC 6.14.040(4),(9), 6.14.050
Unless otherwise provided for through an agreement adopted by the board of county commissioners, it shall be unlawful in any park, without first securing a permit or approval from the director or designee, for any person to: ...(4)Sell refreshments or merchandise or engage in any business or occupation;...(9)Hold any shows, festivals, fundraisers, carnivals, parades, or similar activities;... (...
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