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Redlands, CA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Attendance threshold
50 or more persons
Application window
2 weeks to 90 days ahead
Fees due
At least 2 weeks before issuance
Appeal deadline
5 working days to City Clerk
Governing sections
§§ 12.44.260, 12.44.300-.390

Summary

Any Redlands park gathering of 50 or more people needs a formal permit from the Director, filed 2 weeks to 90 days ahead, with conditions covering fees, security, insurance and cleanup reimbursement.

12.44.260: MEETINGS: No person shall hold any meeting, service, concert, exercise, parade or exhibition at which more than fifty (50) persons are expected to attend in any public park without first obtaining a permit from the director. ... 12.44.300: RESERVATION; FORMAL PERMIT; GENERALLY: The procedures set out in sections 12.44.310 through 12.44.360 of this chapter shall be followed by persons desiring to reserve park areas for gatherings or assemblies of fifty (50) or more persons... 12.44.310: ...Applications for formal permits must be submitted in writing upon forms available at the quality of life department no less than two (2) weeks or more than ninety (90) calendar days in advance of intended use.

Full Breakdown

260 requires anyone holding a meeting, service, concert, exercise, parade or exhibition where more than 50 persons are expected to attend in a public park to first obtain a permit from the Director. 290. 310). 330). 350). 390). 380.

Violations & Fines

Holding a park meeting, concert, parade or exhibition of 50 or more people without the required Director's permit violates Section 12.44.260, and violating the conditions of an issued formal permit exposes the permittee to the general park enforcement provisions and any specific penalty posted for the park under Section 12.44.020.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need a formal park event permit in Redlands?
Section 12.44.260 requires a director's permit for any meeting, service, concert, exercise, parade or exhibition in a public park expected to draw more than 50 people, and Section 12.44.300 routes those requests through the formal permit procedure in Sections 12.44.310 through 12.44.360.
How far ahead must I file a formal park permit application?
Section 12.44.310 requires written applications on Quality of Life Department forms filed no less than 2 weeks and no more than 90 calendar days before the intended use of the park.
Can the city require insurance for a park event?
Yes. Section 12.44.390 allows the city to require event holders to provide evidence of current insurance naming the City as an additional insured, with the minimum coverage amount set at the Risk Manager's discretion, though city-sponsored activities are exempt.
What if my park event permit is denied?
Section 12.44.380 lets anyone aggrieved by the Director's or Chief of Police's decision appeal in writing to the City Council by filing with the City Clerk within 5 working days of the decision, with the Council hearing the appeal at its next regular meeting more than 5 days later.

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