Flagler County, FL Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit request
- Written request to parks and recreation department
- Reviewed by
- County administrator (approve or deny)
- Required info
- Dates, times, activity, responsible party's contact
- Facility rental
- Apply through parks and recreation department
- Fees
- Set by board resolution, vary by facility
- Large gatherings
- May also need county Special Events Ordinance permit
- Applies to
- County parks in unincorporated Flagler County only
Summary
Anyone seeking to hold an event, reserve a facility, or engage in an otherwise-restricted activity in a Flagler County park must get written county authorization first. Sec. 23-3 requires a written request to the parks and recreation department; Sec. 23-4 lets the department rent bookable facilities under adopted fee schedules.
Anyone wishing to obtain an exception to the above regulations must submit a written request to the parks and recreation department which includes dates, times, the nature of the proposed activities, and the name, address and telephone number of the responsible party. The request then will be reviewed and approved or denied by the county administrator. ... County facilities available for public rental can be reserved by application to the parks and recreation department. Fee-based facilities and applicable fee schedules are adopted by resolution.
Full Breakdown
Sec. 23-3 of the Flagler County Code, "Authorization to conduct activities," is the gateway for anything Chapter 23 otherwise prohibits, including gathering for an event, vending, fundraising, open fires outside designated pits, or activities lasting more than one day (barred generally by Sec. 23-2(30)). Anyone wanting an exception must submit a written request to the parks and recreation department that states the dates, times, nature of the proposed activity, and the name, address and telephone number of the responsible party. The county administrator reviews the request and approves or denies it. If the proposed gathering meets the definition of a "special event" under Sec. 21-53, it must also separately comply with the county's Special Events Ordinance, layering a second permitting track on top of the park authorization for larger events.
Separately, Sec. 23-4, "Rental of facilities," lets the public reserve county facilities available for rental by applying through the parks and recreation department. Fee-based facilities and their applicable fee schedules are set by resolution of the board of county commissioners rather than fixed in the code text itself, so exact rental prices vary by facility and are adopted administratively.
The county administrator can go further under Sec. 23-5 and designate "special use parks or areas" where activities otherwise prohibited by Chapter 23 are allowed, after weighing the priority of need, environmental impact and interference with other users; the administrator can also set custom hours, permitted activities and conditions for those designated areas. All three mechanisms apply only to county-operated parks in unincorporated Flagler County.
Violations & Fines
Holding an event or activity in a county park without the Sec. 23-3 authorization, or without paying required rental fees under Sec. 23-4, is a civil infraction under Sec. 23-7, punishable under Sec. 1-6 (fine up to $500, up to 60 days in jail, or both) or Chapter 9's citation process, or it may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor under Fla. Stat. § 125.69.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get permission to hold an event in a Flagler County park?
How much does it cost to rent a county park facility?
Do I need a separate permit for a large festival in a county park?
Sources & Official References
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