Orange County, NY Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Local Law No. 13 of 2001, the Orange County Parks System Law, puts every reservation decision in the hands of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Section 3, paragraph 3 requires 'the prior written approval' of the Commissioner before any group, club, business or other organization can use a County park or park facility for an event, and any use outside the Commissioner's posted schedule needs separate advance written permission. Paragraph 5 lets the Commissioner adopt a fee schedule for park facilities and equipment and require security in cash, check, bond or insurance form as a condition of use; Local Law No.

4 of 2011 later cut outdoor picnic facility rental fees by 50% specifically for Orange County volunteer fire and ambulance companies. Commercial or business groups must also submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the County as an additional insured before a permit issues, unless the applicant is a family group or not-for-profit, which the Commissioner may exempt from that requirement. Every permit must state the name, address and contact information of the responsible individual along with the date, time and place of the event, and is valid only as stated.

Permits are subject to revocation for noncompliance with governing laws, rules or regulations. Section 3, paragraph 4 also lets the Commissioner, County Executive or County Legislature close all or part of a park for any interval deemed necessary, which can override an otherwise-approved reservation.