Rock Hill, SC Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

' The Code defines 'public property' broadly under Section 26-17(b), within the same article, to encompass streets, sidewalks, parkways, parks, playgrounds, and other public places, so reserving a city park for a gathering, festival, cookout, or organized event falls squarely under this policy. ' The policy document itself, including its fee schedule, application deadlines, and insurance or staffing requirements, is maintained and distributed by the city manager's office rather than printed in the Code itself, so applicants should request the current special events policy directly from Rock Hill City Hall or the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department before planning an event.

The city manager can shut down any event in progress that is not complying with the policy, and Section 26-13 also carries its own criminal backstop: anyone who violates the policy is subject to the fines set out in Section 1-11. This provision traces to Ordinance No. 2009-26 and carried forward into the 2014 codification; the source reviewed shows no later supplement, so confirm current fee amounts with the city before applying.