DeKalb County, GA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Who applies
- parks and recreation department
- Fee
- set by board of commissioners
- Booking limit
- 1 reservation/month per shelter
- Fundraisers
- require secretary of state registration
Summary
Groups wanting a DeKalb County park area or picnic shelter must apply to the parks department and pay a board-set reservation fee, capped at one booking per shelter each month.
The use of a county park area or picnic shelter may be reserved for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of group activities through application to the county and upon payment of a reservation fee in accordance with the schedule established by action of the board of commissioners, a copy of which is on file in the office of the clerk of the board of commissioners.(b)Application. All persons desiring to reserve a park area or picnic shelter shall make application to the parks and recreation department, on a form prescribed by the county.(c)Limited reservations. Reservations shall be limited to one (1) reservation per month per person/group per shelter.(d)Fund-raisers at picnic shelters. Any person/group wishing to hold a fund-raiser at county picnic shelter must follow procedures for reserving picnic shelters (see section 19-30) and provide verification of current registration with the secretary of state.(e)Refusal or revocation permit. The department reserves the right to refuse or revoke permits. Such a determination shall be based on health, safety and welfare of the public and protection of county property. (Code 1976, § 2-6005; Ord. No. 90-06, § 1, 4-10-90; Res. No. 94-27, 11-8-94)
Full Breakdown
DeKalb County Code § 19-29 lets a park area or picnic shelter be reserved for group activities by applying to the parks and recreation department and paying the fee set by the board of commissioners. Reservations are capped at one per person or group per shelter each month. Groups planning a fundraiser at a shelter must also show current registration with the Georgia secretary of state, and the department can refuse or revoke a permit to protect public health, safety, or county property.
Violations & Fines
Booking beyond the one-reservation-per-month limit or running an unregistered fundraiser at a shelter can get the reservation permit refused or revoked by the parks department under Code § 19-29(e).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reserve a DeKalb County picnic shelter?
Can I book the same shelter every weekend?
Sources & Official References
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