Anyone planning a “Large Gathering” in a park, where the gathering is reasonably expected to have more than 75 people, and is reasonably expected to last for one hour or longer, then a Large Gathering in Park permit is required.
If you would like to host an event in a city park that does NOT include the erection of stages or tents larger than 10 x 10, commercial advertising or product sampling, amusement rides/activities, selling of merchandise, selling of food/beverages and/or alcohol, then you need to submit the following:
- Large Gathering in a Park Application
You may be required to fill out one or more of the applications listed below depending on the elements of your event.
- Emergency Services Plan (required for 250 people or more)
- Fire Safety Plan (if event includes banners)
- Sanitation Plan
- Restroom Plan (Portable Toilets required for groups of 100+)
- Park Facilities Application (to rent picnic pavilions, if applicable)
A completed request and applicable applications for an event in a City Park should include the elements listed above and be mailed or faxed to the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. Applications can also be submitted in person to the Office of Parks.
You do not require a permit from the Mayor's Office of Special Events if you are planning an event on the following City of Atlanta properties:
- Chastain Amphitheater
- Chastain Horse Park-call 404.252.4244 ext 28
- Atlanta Botanical Garden-call 404.876.5859 ext. 1585
- Zoo Atlanta-call 404.624.5650
- Piedmont Park Multi-Purpose Complex/Magnolia Hall-call 404.875.7275
- Underground Atlanta-call 404.523.2311
- Centennial Park-call 404.223.4412
A completed application for a Large Gathering in a Park should include the elements listed above and be mailed or faxed no less than 14 days prior to the start date of the event. Please note: many sub-permits associated with this permit are due 30 days in advance. Please plan accordingly.
Please click here for the Large Gathering in a Park Application!