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Fall River, MA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Trigger
events with 200+ attendees
Permit fee
$125 per day
Electrical hookup fee
$60 each
Other commercial electrical fee
$125 per night
Administered by
Recreational Facilities & Cemeteries Dept.

Summary

Fall River requires a permit from the Department of Recreational Facilities and Cemeteries to use a public park for a special event with 200 or more attendees, at $125 per day, with separate fees for electrical hookups.

§ 2-208D, Fees charged by Department of Recreational Facilities and Cemeteries. (1) Permit for the use of a public park for a special event with attendance of 200 or more persons, per day: $125. (2) Electrical hookups for special events, each: $60. (3) Other commercial use, electrical fee, per night: $125.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4739915; v14 updated 2025-12-23; through 12-23-2025).

Full Breakdown

Under City Code § 2-208D (Chapter A110, Fee Schedule), event organizers must obtain and pay for a permit before using any City park for a special event drawing 200 or more people. The base permit runs $125 per day. Electrical hookups for the event cost an added $60 each, and any other commercial electrical use runs $125 per night. The Board of Park Commissioners, which has charge of the maintenance, control and regulation of the use of the City's recreational facilities and parks, administers park access alongside the Recreational Facilities and Cemeteries Department.

Violations & Fines

No specific fine is codified for skipping the permit; the Board of Park Commissioners' general authority to control and regulate park use lets the City deny or halt an unpermitted large-scale event until the $125 fee is paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a small gathering in a Fall River park?
No: this fee applies only to special events with 200 or more attendees; smaller gatherings aren't covered by this park-event permit provision.
How much does a Fall River park special-event permit cost?
$125 per day for the event permit itself, plus $60 for each electrical hookup and $125 per night for other commercial electrical use.

Sources & Official References

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