DeKalb County, GA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

The use of a county park area or picnic shelter may be reserved for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of group activities through application to the county and upon payment of a reservation fee in accordance with the schedule established by action of the board of commissioners, a copy of which is on file in the office of the clerk of the board of commissioners.(b)Application. All persons desiring to reserve a park area or picnic shelter shall make application to the parks and recreation department, on a form prescribed by the county.(c)Limited reservations. Reservations shall be limited to one (1) reservation per month per person/group per shelter.(d)Fund-raisers at picnic shelters. Any person/group wishing to hold a fund-raiser at county picnic shelter must follow procedures for reserving picnic shelters (see section 19-30) and provide verification of current registration with the secretary of state.(e)Refusal or revocation permit. The department reserves the right to refuse or revoke permits. Such a determination shall be based on health, safety and welfare of the public and protection of county property. (Code 1976, § 2-6005; Ord. No. 90-06, § 1, 4-10-90; Res. No. 94-27, 11-8-94)