Key Facts Ordinance Text Full Breakdown Violations FAQ Sources More in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Apply: 14-90 days before event
Application fee: None
Sanitation bond: Up to $100, refundable
Priority: Atlanta residents/groups first
Basis: First come, first served

Summary

Reserving a pavilion or other outdoor facility in an Atlanta park requires a facility reservation permit from the Office of Parks, filed 14 to 90 days ahead, with no application fee but a possible refundable bond.

An outdoor event with one person or greater that requires the use of a park outdoor facility, such as a park pavilion, shall file a facility reservation application with the SEM or with the office of parks... A facility reservation application may be submitted no more than 90 days and no fewer than 14 days before a scheduled event.

View official code

Full Breakdown

Any outdoor event of one or more people that needs a park facility such as a pavilion must file a facility reservation application with the Office of Parks or the city's special events management office. Applications are accepted no more than 90 days and no fewer than 14 days before the event, are granted first-come-first-served, and city residents or Atlanta-based groups get priority when two applications compete for the same time and place. There's no application fee, but the city may require a refundable $100.00 sanitation bond, and standard park facility rental fees still apply.

Violations & Fines

Using a reserved facility, or a facility requiring a fee, without the required permission is prohibited conduct under Code § 110-59(a)(24)-(25), treated as a violation of § 110-56 and punished under the general penalty section § 1-8; violators can also be billed for any resulting damage to the park.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead must I apply to reserve a park pavilion in Atlanta?

Between 14 and 90 days before your event, per Code § 142-102(e). Applications outside that window aren't accepted.

Does Atlanta charge to reserve a park facility?

There's no application fee, but the city may require a refundable $100.00 sanitation bond under § 142-102(g), plus standard park facility rental fees under § 110-3.

What if I use a reserved pavilion without permission?

It's prohibited conduct under § 110-59(a)(24), enforced as a park-rule violation under § 110-56 and punishable under § 1-8, plus liability for any damage caused.

Sources & Official References

[1]Atlanta Code of Ordinances § 142-102 — Park facility reservation permits

Other rules in Atlanta

Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome Restrictions Parade PermitsSignificant Restrictions Street Fair RulesSome Restrictions Block Party PermitsSome Restrictions Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-WayLight Restrictions ParkletsSome Restrictions Noise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseFew Restrictions Parking Rules: Towing & Impound RightsSignificant Restrictions Parking Rules: EV ChargingSome Restrictions Parking Rules: Preferential Parking DistrictsSome Restrictions Parking Rules: Curb Color RulesSome Restrictions Fence Regulations: Material RestrictionsSome Restrictions

All Atlanta rules

Compare Atlanta to another location·View the Georgia special events & permits overview

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.

Park Event Permits in Nearby Cities

How other cities in Fulton County handle park event permits.

Roswell, GA