Special Events & Permits in Washington County, WI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Washington County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Event Permits
Washington County requires any group of more than 100 people using a county park without a shelter rental agreement to file a special event request form with the Planning and Parks Department before the gathering, naming a responsible person and the planned activity. Smaller groups reserving shelters follow the County's standard reservation and damage-deposit process instead.
Washington County Park Event & Group Reservation Permits
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code § 179-7B(15), C, C(1)
Group use of parks. Any assembly of persons over 100 in number without a shelter rental agreement shall submit a special event request form with the Planning and Parks Department before using the park and/or facility, giving the name of a person responsible and the activity planned. ... Reservations. Groups may reserve dates to use certain park facilities and areas according to the following: ....
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