Ann Arbor, MI Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

No person shall organize, advertise or publicize any event or activity to be held in a park for which more than 50 people will be expected to attend without first receiving a permit from the Community Services Area Administrator, Public Services Area Administrator, or designee. There shall be no park rental fee charged in association with a permit, where the permitted event's primary proposed activity is the charitable distribution of goods for basic human needs.

(Ord. No. 43-04, § 16, 1-3-05; Ord. No. 13-27, § 1, 11-18-13)

3:7. - Permits. The function of the park system is to provide persons with the opportunity to peacefully enjoy natural and scenic areas, to provide recreation opportunities, to preserve natural habitats for wildlife and to permit athletic competition in designated areas. Where a permit is required by this chapter, it may be issued by the Community Services Area Administrator, Public Services Area Administrator, or designee, if the Community Services Area Administrator, Public Services Area Administrator, or designee, determines that the proposed activity is consistent with the foregoing purposes, that adequate sanitary and safety precautions will be taken, that the activity will not unreasonably interfere with the use of parks and of neighboring property by others and that there is adequate security against damages to the city or others.

(Ord. No. 43-04, § 16, 1-3-05)

3:8. - Enforcement.