Special Activity Permits Form | Metroparks Toledo

Metroparks Special Activity Permits are required for Community Led Event or Activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large, require some degree of management control in order to protect park resources and the public interest, and are not prohibited by law or regulation. Examples of activities that may require a permit from Metroparks include community led concerts or festivals, weddings, bicycles or foot races, fishing tournaments, or group activities with more than 10 participants. Permit Fees All approved permits carry a standard minimum $25 base permit fee. Additional charges might apply, determined by specific requirements such as park impact, usage or impact on facilities like shelters or buildings, closure of park areas to the public, among other factors. These additional fees aim to accommodate the unique needs of each permit request and protect visitor experience to the broader public.

Request Type Choose the option that best describes your request.

Special Event Permit (single event or special activity date)
Monthly Event Series Permit (monthly events or special activities planned)
Yearly Event Series Permit (year-round events or special activities planned)
Vendor Permit (to request to sell goods or food and beverages at Metroparks)
Unmanned Aircraft Permit (to fly remote control models at Westwinds Metropark)
The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark Request (to request a special event/activity at The Ribbon roller/ice skating ribbon)
After Hours Commuter Permit (to use regional trail systems for commuting after hours)
Other (please describe your event in detail below.)

Other - Please describe your event in detail below.

First Name *

Last Name *

Company/Organization (If Applicable)

Title

Address

City

State

Zip

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Type of Event If this is a Special Event/Activity Permit Request, choose the option that best describes your event/activity.

Run/Walk/Bike/Swim/Paddling Race Event
Concert/Festival/Live Music Event
Corporate Event/Meeting/Retreat
Family Party/Occasion/Celebration
Non-Profit Fundraiser
Private Ice Skating or Roller Skating Ribbon Event
Gift Ribbon Application
Bocce on Ice Rental
Other (Please describe your event in detail below.)

Number of Participants

Describe your event /activity in detail below. Please describe your event/activity with as much detail as you can provide. Please include any questions or comments for Metroparks in this text box.

Desired Metropark, Trail or Location * Please describe the park, the trail or the preferred location; if you don't know please describe the type of area, trail or space your event/activity requires.

Enter your preferred event/activity date and time

Enter your first alternate event/activity date and time (if applicable)

Enter your second event/activity date and time (if applicable)

Metroparks Special Activity Permits are required for Community Led Events or Activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large, require some degree of management control in order to protect park resources and the public interest, and are not prohibited by law or regulation. Special Event/Activity Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may also require general liability insurance and/or other insurance requirements. Requests for Special Events/Activities are accepted up to one (1) year in advance and until 45 days prior to the date of the event/activity. Do not advertise your event/ activity until you have received a confirmed permit.

File upload field File upload document needs to be less than 5MB (Accepted file formats: PDF, Images - jpg, Word or Excel documents).

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