Park Special Use Permit

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you or your organization are planning an event in a park, it may require a Parks Special Use Permit through the Parks and Public Works Department. 

  1. A Parks Special Use Permit is required for:
    • Use of 3 or more sites and groups of 100 or more in Oak Meadow Park
    • Groups of 25 or more at any of the Town's neighborhood parks
    • Plan an event using Oak Meadow Bandstand, Los Gatos Creek Trail or Creekside Sports Park
    • Any commercial activity, including advertising or promoting services and posting promotional signs, placards, or flyers
    • Organized Activities: If the event includes structured recreational or educational activities (e.g., fitness classes, tournaments, workshops).

(Examples: recreational/educational classes, weddings, marathons, organized events)

  1. A Park Reservation is required if you plan to hold a simple gathering, BBQ, or event in a Town Park. This includes:
    • Birthday parties
    • BBQs
    • Small gatherings
    • Picnic reservations

(Examples: family reunions, social gatherings, small outdoor events)

  1. A Special Event Permit may be required through the Town Manager’s Office if your event will take place on or impede on public property and may include any of the following elements:
    • Large crowds
    • Street Closures
    • Beer & Wine sales
    • Music & Entertainment

(Examples: festivals, parades, races, street fairs, carnivals, sidewalk sales, concerts, etc.)

RESOURCES:

Park Special Use Permit – Application
Park Special Use Permit – Step by Step
Park Special Use Permit - Insurance Example
Creekside Sports Park – Special Use Policies
2026 Creekside Sports Park Schedule


If you have any questions, contact Parks and Public Works Department at parksreservations@losgatosca.gov or 408-399-5781.