Bethlehem, PA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

02(d). Subsection (c)(1) lists the standards the Director applies before issuing a permit: the activity will not unreasonably interfere with general public enjoyment of the park (A); it will not detract from public health, welfare, safety or recreation (B); it is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct (C); it will not require unusual or burdensome expense or police operation by the City (D); and the desired facilities have not already been reserved for another use at that day and hour (E).

08(c)(2) gives the applicant an appeal path: the Director must explain the refusal in writing within ten days, the aggrieved applicant has ten days to appeal in writing to City Council, and Council must sustain or overrule the Director's decision within twenty-one days, with Council's decision being final. Under (c)(3) and (c)(4), a permittee is bound by all park rules as though written into the permit, and is liable for any loss, damage or injury caused by the permittee's negligence. 08(c)(5) lets the Director revoke a permit on a finding of a rule or ordinance violation, or for other cause shown. 99 applies to unpermitted or violating activity.