Plan a Special Event

An event application is required for anything that meets the following standards:
  • The event takes place in a publicly owned area, such as a public park or street, and has 100 or more attendees
Or: 
  • The event needs additional public support or input, such as a street closure or needing additional trashcans

Special Event Applications can be filled out and submitted in three different ways: 

  1. You can fill out and submit an application completely online
  2. You can download a copy of an application, print it out, fill it out, and then submit it to the Front Desk of the Recreation Center at 520 Memorial Drive
  3. You can pick up a physical copy of an application at the Front Desk of the Recreation Center at 520 Memorial Drive

All Special Event Applications must be filled out and submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of your event.



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​Special Event Policies and Procedures
Before you fill out the applications, please read over the Special Event Policies and Procedures. This document explains all the rules, regulations, and fees that an event organizer must know. It also provides examples of site plans and other needed documentation. 


Links to Fill Out and Submit a Special Event Application Electronically

Links to Download and Print the Special Event Applications
Please download and print the physical forms. Once they are then filled out, you can submit them to the Front Desk of the Recreation Center at 520 Memorial Dr.
Before you fill out the applications, please read over the Special Event Policies and Procedures
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Maps of Popular Parks for Special Events

Use for Site Plans on Special Event Applications

  1. Civitan Park Map (PNG)
  2. Civitan Plaza Map (PNG)
  3. Community Park Map (PNG)
  4. Freeman Park Map (PNG)
  5. Freeman Park Map (PNG) Bandshell
  6. Riverwalk Along Memorial Map (PNG)
  7. Sandy Downs Map (PNG) Rodeo Area
  8. Sandy Downs Map (PNG) Track Area
  9. Sandy Downs Map (PNG) Whole Area
  10. Tautphaus Park Map (PNG)
  11. Tautphaus Park Map (PNG) Multi-Use Shelter Area
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