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

040, 'Permits Required for Certain Activities,' makes it unlawful in any Pierce County park to hold an event or activity listed in the section without first securing a permit from the Director or designee. The list covers organized runs, walks, races, trials, or competitions (G); shows, festivals, fund raisers, carnivals, parades, or similar activities (H); host-organized activities that use a substantial area of the park for group activities or that restrict public use of the area (I); and commercial activities such as vendor-hosted lessons or clinics (J).

The same section also requires a permit to use a public address system or sound-amplifying device (A), erect signs or structures (B), sell merchandise (C), or take up collections (F). If the Director finds that an application would unduly disturb the safety, comfort, or convenience of the public in the park or the surrounding area, the Director may deny the application, impose restrictions, or issue the permit for a different date, time, park, or area instead. 050 sets the administrative rules for any permit issued under the chapter: the permit holder must produce it on request, no one under 21 may sign for a reservation or obtain a permit, the Director can cancel a permittee's activity, and permittees must leave the facility in satisfactory condition or pay for extra custodial work. A use the Department's published list of reservable areas on a reservation basis, falling back to first-come, first-served when no reservation is held. 20.