Campbell County, KY Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 94.19
- Parks covered
- A.J. Jolly Park, Pendery Sports Park
- Authorizing resolution
- Res. R-100-16, amending R-30-15
- Commercial activity
- Needs written Park Director permission
- Fee source
- Set by Fiscal Court under § 94.18
- Default penalty
- Fine up to $100 or 12 months jail
Summary
Anyone reserving a section of A.J. Jolly Park or Pendery Sports Park for a group event, tournament or gathering in Campbell County needs a temporary use permit under Code of Ordinances § 94.19, plus written permission for any commercial activity, before setting up.
The rules and regulations attached to Res. R-100-16 for the issuance of temporary use permits for use of specific areas at A.J. Jolly Park and Pendery Sports Park, and approved by the Fiscal Court, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this code as if set forth in full herein.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-50: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. O-09-2026, passed 8-5-26; and Res. R-42-26, passed 7-15-26; and State legislation current through KRS Pamphlet 2025).
Full Breakdown
J. Jolly Park and Pendery Sports Park. Those adopted rules and regulations are made part of the county code as if set out in full, which means the Parks Department administers the actual permit application, fee schedule and area-reservation terms under Fiscal Court authority rather than a standalone code section. J. 18, as set by Fiscal Court motion and resolution and updated over the years (Ord. O-10-94; Res. R-01-04; R-16-04; R-02-05; R-21-05). 15(A)(23); hawking, peddling, soliciting, begging or advertising without that written sign-off is itself a listed park violation.
15 that apply regardless of a permit, including the 10 mph vehicle speed limit, the ban on parking on grass, and the requirement that any fire be confined to a fireplace or grate and fully extinguished before leaving.
Violations & Fines
Using park property for a group event or commercial activity without the required temporary use permit or written Park Director permission is enforced under Campbell County Code of Ordinances § 94.99. A general penalty of a fine up to $100, imprisonment up to 12 months, or both applies to any code violation for which no specific penalty is stated, per § 10.99, incorporated into Chapter 94 by § 94.99(A). Anyone ordered off the premises by park personnel for a permit violation forfeits all fees already paid under § 94.15(A)(20).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to reserve a shelter at A.J. Jolly Park for a birthday party or reunion?
Can I sell food or merchandise at a permitted park event?
What happens if I hold an event in the park without a permit?
Sources & Official References
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