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

Yucaipa Municipal Code § 12.04.240 requires an approved facility reservation permit or special event permit before anyone holds a meeting, service, concert, exercise, parade or exhibition at which more than fifty persons are expected in a public park. Section 12.04.270 sets the reservation window: reservable areas are first-come, first-served, and a standard facility reservation permit must be submitted at least one week before, but not more than eight weeks in advance of, the use. For athletic fields, local leagues are notified before the season of a special meeting that sets dates for all leagues.

Bigger events move to a different permit. Section 12.04.290 states that carnivals, community celebrations, outdoor festivals and temporary special events require a special event permit and must meet every requirement of Chapter 5.16, the temporary special events chapter. Bounce houses have their own rule in § 12.04.281: a permit is required to place and use one on city property, and it has to be operated under the permit's terms.

The director runs the process. Under § 12.04.260 the director schedules and controls park use, decides which areas can be reserved and on what terms, and gives preference to activities sponsored or co-sponsored by the city. Section 12.04.280 requires all policies to be followed and the appropriate fees, forms and deposits to be submitted when the reservation is requested. Permits cannot be transferred or assigned without the director's written consent (§ 12.04.330).

Conditions can be attached. Under § 12.04.300 the director can require extra water and sanitary facilities and refuse receptacles, and under § 12.04.310 the director can require the number of approved security personnel the event calls for. Under § 12.04.320 the applicant can be required to post a cleaning deposit and reimburse the city for unusual cleanup, repair, parks maintenance or police services. Section 12.04.340 requires evidence of insurance naming the city as an additional insured, with the minimum amount, type and form set by the city risk manager. Alcohol is allowed only as a condition of a special event permit (§ 12.04.250), and selling goods needs a business license plus an approved special event permit under § 12.04.220.