Union, NY Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Section 148-23 of the Code of the Town of Union is the permission rule for organized activity in Town parks. Subsection A says fees and charges will be established by the Town Board. Subsection B says any person or group wishing to sponsor or engage in any special activity is required to obtain written permission for such activity from the Commissioner, who can charge the person or group a percentage of any cash receipts or for any extra expenses incurred by the Department as a result of such activity. Subsection C sets a strict policy of no refunds, except as outlined in specific contracts. The Commissioner is the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works for Parks or authorized personnel under § 148-3, and the Department is the Town of Union Parks and Recreation Department.

Other sections of Chapter 148 attach to an event. Under § 148-12B any facility or area rented, leased or otherwise reserved is open for inspection by authorized Department employees to assure compliance with the rules and proper use of Department property. Selling anything at an event needs a separate written permit from the Commissioner under § 148-10C, and once permitted, sales must follow local and New York State law; § 148-10 also bars commercial or political signs, advertisements and banners and any begging, hawking or soliciting in the park. Section 148-20 prohibits possessing, consuming or offering for sale alcoholic beverages or illegal substances in parks. Section 148-21 closes the parks from 9:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. except with a written permit from the Commissioner, and § 148-13 limits fires to culinary fires in grills or approved designated areas. Dogs are prohibited in all parks under § 148-16.

The Commissioner can set further regulations from time to time under § 148-11B, following policies established by the Town Board, and § 148-11A requires compliance with any lawful order of the Commissioner. Enforcement falls to the Commissioner, park rangers and designated agents, plus local, county or state police, under § 148-25.