Special Events & Permits in Union County, NJ (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Union County, New Jersey.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Union County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Union County requires a permit from the Director of Parks and Recreation to reserve county recreational facilities and park land for organized events, athletic fields, and group gatherings. Approval rests in the Director's discretion, the county sets an annual fee schedule, and school and municipal youth programs can have athletic field fees waived.

Union County Park Facility Permits

Significant Restrictions

Laws of Union County §§ 115-5, 107-5, 107-6

The County Manager, through the Director of Parks and Recreation of the County of Union is hereby empowered to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the granting of permits and for the operation of all recreational facilities owned, leased or under the control of the County of Union. ... Applications for permits shall be made to the Director of Parks and Recreation and the decision whe...

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Special Events & Permits by City in Union County

1 cities in Union County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

ElizabethPop. 137,298

4 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits

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