York County, SC Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- York County Code § 90.02(A)
- Ebenezer Multipurpose Shelter
- $125 weekday, $150 weekend/holiday
- Reservation fee
- $3 per booking
- Allison Creek Shelter
- $60 weekday, $80 weekend/holiday
- Permit type
- Facility rental, not a zoning permit
- Alcohol
- Requires County Manager/Attorney approval (§ 90.03)
Summary
Reserving a shelter for a gathering at a York County park runs through the fee schedule in County Code Section 90.02, not a separate event permit. At Ebenezer Park, a Multipurpose Shelter costs $125 for an all-day weekday reservation or $150 on a weekend or holiday, plus a $3 reservation fee.
(A) Establishment of rates, fees, and charges. The following schedule of rates, fees, and charges for York County public parks is hereby established: Ebenezer Park Fees ... Shelter Rentals $3 reservation fee ... Multipurpose Shelter Weekday (all day) $125 ... Multipurpose Shelter Weekend/Holiday (all day) $150 ... Large Shelter Weekday (all day) $100 ... Large Shelter Weekend/holiday (all day) $125 ... Small Shelter Weekday (all day) $50 ... Small Shelter Weekend/holiday (all day) $60 ... Allison Creek Park Fees ... Shelter Rentals $3 reservation fee ... Shelter Weekday (all day) $60 ... Shelter Weekend/Holiday (all day) $80 ... Picnic Pad Weekday (all day) $15 ... Picnic Pad Weekend (all day) $25
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-49: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 3925, passed 6-16-25).
Full Breakdown
02(A) rather than through a zoning special-event permit, since the county already owns and operates its parks. At Ebenezer Park the schedule sets a $3 reservation fee on top of the shelter rate itself: a Multipurpose Shelter costs $125 for an all-day weekday booking or $150 on a weekend or holiday, a Large Shelter costs $100 on a weekday or $125 on a weekend or holiday, and a Small Shelter costs $50 on a weekday or $60 on a weekend or holiday. Allison Creek Park carries its own, lower shelter tier under the same fee schedule: a standard Shelter runs $60 on a weekday or $80 on a weekend or holiday, and a Picnic Pad runs $15 on a weekday or $25 on a weekend.
The same section separately prices day passes, annual passes, camping sites, and kayak rentals at these parks, all collected as the "rates, fees, and charges for York County public parks" the ordinance establishes. Because the reservation is a facility rental rather than a zoning approval, it is booked through Parks and Recreation rather than through the Planning and Development Services zoning compliance process used for street closures or festivals.
Violations & Fines
Using a reserved shelter or park facility without paying the fees set in Section 90.02 is treated as an unpaid-fee violation collectable by Parks and Recreation. General misconduct at the park itself, such as damaging park property or leaving trash outside provided receptacles, falls under Section 90.01 and carries the chapter's penalty under Section 90.99.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reserve a shelter for a family gathering at a York County park?
Do shelter rental prices differ between York County parks?
Can I serve alcohol at a private gathering booked at a York County park?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in York County
Compare York County to another location·View the South Carolina special events & permits overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.