Lewis County, WA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

170 sets out the full application-to-appeal process for a special-event permit in a Lewis County park or recreation area. The applicant must state their name and address, the sponsoring person or organization, the day and hours requested, the specific park or portion of it requested, any variance needed from park rules and regulations, and any other information the county reasonably needs to decide the request. Before issuing the permit, the county must find that the activity will not unreasonably interfere with the public's enjoyment of the park, will not unreasonably interfere with public health, welfare, safety or recreation, is not reasonably anticipated to involve violence, crime or disorderly conduct, will not impose extraordinary or burdensome expense on the sheriff's operations, and does not conflict with a reservation already on the calendar for that date and hour.

The county has 10 days after receiving the application to notify the applicant in writing of its decision, and a denial must state the reason. 25 LCC by filing a petition and paying the appellate fee within 10 days of the decision; the Examiner holds an open-record hearing and can uphold, reverse, or partially modify the county's decision, with hearing costs assessed against whichever side loses. The county can also require the permit holder to carry liability insurance before the event, and can revoke a permit for any rule or ordinance violation or for other good cause, subject to the same appeal procedure.