Outagamie County, WI Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Apply to
- County Clerk's office
- Timing
- Advance application required
- Shared amenities
- Fireplaces, tables, benches
- Groups over 30
- Must use overflow area
Summary
Groups that want to reserve an Outagamie County park area for an event must apply in advance to the County Clerk's office before using shared fireplaces, tables or benches.
Reservations may be had by individuals, organizations and groups for a designated area upon previous application to the office of County Clerk and fireplaces, tables and benches shall be shared as indicated by the park officials.(6)No amplification system shall be operated in County parks, except as may be employed by park personnel.(7)No person shall be allowed on park lands nor utilize park facilities between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except by specific permit of the County Parks Department.(8)No individual shall harm any animals being displayed or kept at the children's farm.(9)Operation of motorized model planes, cars and boats or any rockets are prohibited, unless authorized by the Parks Director.(10)No tents without prior authorization from the Parks Director. Canopies must be limited to 12 feet by 12 feet. (Code 1992, § 19.02)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 26).
Full Breakdown
Outagamie County requires advance sign-up for group park use: Sec. 40-2(5) lets individuals, organizations and groups reserve a designated park area only after previous application to the office of the County Clerk. Reserved groups share fireplaces, tables and benches as the park officials on site direct. Separately, Sec. 40-150(l) requires picnic groups of more than 30 people who haven't reserved a shelter to use the area designated as an overflow area, so a booked site isn't crowded by an unreserved gathering.
Violations & Fines
Using a reserved shelter or exceeding a 30-person picnic group without using the overflow area can get a group turned away by park staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reserve a spot for an event in an Outagamie County park?
What if my picnic group has more than 30 people and no shelter reserved?
Sources & Official References
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