Upland, CA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- General park use
- First come, first served, no permit
- Designated parks
- Permit required, set by council resolution
- Application
- Form + ID + fees/deposits, § 12.36.030(H)
- Denial
- Written, must state reason and appeal steps
- Refusing to vacate after trespass notice
- Misdemeanor, § 12.36.030(I)
Summary
General park use in Upland is first come, first served with no permit required. But city council-designated parks and any exclusive or reserved use, including special events, require a permit under Municipal Code § 12.36.030, with fees, an ID and application, and a written denial-appeal process.
Except as provided in this chapter, and elsewhere in this municipal code or the policies adopted in furtherance thereof, use of all park and park facilities will be based on a first come, first served basis for general park use. No permit is required for this purpose. ... The city council is authorized to designate by resolution certain parks within the city that require a permit to use the park facilities therein. The city council is authorized to set the amount of fees for these permits by resolution. ... All persons desiring a permit to use facilities at designated or nondesignated parks must: 1. Complete the permit request form provided by the city. 2. Present a current form of identification. 3. Pay the required fees and deposits that may be established by resolution of the city council. Denials of permit requests shall be in a writing that states the reason(s) for the denial and the procedures for appealing the denial.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4480959; v4 updated 2025-09-22).
Full Breakdown
030(A) confirms general access to parks and facilities needs no permit and runs first come, first served. Subsection (C) lets the city council designate by resolution certain parks that require a permit for any use, and set permit fees by resolution. Anyone wanting to use a designated park must obtain a permit and present it to city staff or a peace officer on request (D); anyone wanting exclusive use of a nondesignated park's facilities may likewise obtain a permit in advance (E). To apply, subsection (H) requires completing the city's permit request form, presenting current identification, and paying required fees and deposits set by council resolution; any denial must be in writing, stating the reasons and the appeal procedure.
Subsection (F) makes it unlawful in a designated park to occupy or use facilities without a permit, outside the permitted date/time, during a time already permitted to someone else, or to fail to present a valid permit on request. In a nondesignated park, subsection (G) bars interfering with, intruding upon, or using facilities specified in another permittee's reservation. 020.
Violations & Fines
Violating § 12.36.030(F) or (G), such as occupying reserved facilities without a permit or during another party's reserved slot, is unlawful. If, after receiving a written trespass notice, a person refuses to vacate the park or facility, that refusal is a misdemeanor under § 12.36.030(I); Chapter 12.36 violations generally are otherwise punishable as an infraction under § 1.16.020 per § 12.36.100.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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