Lauderhill, FL Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Section 15-35(c)(2) of the Lauderhill Code requires any person, organization or group wishing to temporarily and exclusively use a city park area or recreation facility to sponsor, conduct or stage a function, activity or event to obtain a reservation in advance from the Parks and Recreation Department on a promulgated form. The written reservation must state the date and time it was issued, the applicant's name, address and phone number, a description of the proposed event, the requested hours and days of use, and the specific area or facility sought.

Applications are processed free of charge on an annual first-come, first-served basis starting each calendar year, though actual use is conditioned on paying the city's established user fees, listed in the fee schedule under Section 15-35(a) (for example, pavilion rental runs $50 an hour for residents with a $200 security deposit, and gymnasium rental is $160 for a four-hour minimum). Before granting a reservation, the department confirms there is no overlapping use, the area can withstand use without damage, and city staff or equipment such as special-duty police are available.

For events expected to draw large crowds, the police chief and parks director set conditions on parking, traffic control, pedestrian access and sanitation after consulting the fire department and the applicant. Section 15-35(c)(7) requires a damage deposit of at least $500, rising by $100 for every additional 500 attendees expected, refundable within 15 days after the event unless the city retains it for damage, which the applicant can appeal to the city commission within 15 days. A certificate of insurance naming the city as additional insured is also required.