Special Use Permits

Certain events held in County parks will require a Use Permit(s) per County of Ventura ordinance.  Examples of events that require a Use Permit(s) are:

• Large groups or parties that:
  are open to the public, or
  will have vendor booths selling goods or services, or
  will sell beer, wine, or alcohol, or
  will feature amplified sound (DJ or live band), or
  will have a Jolly Jumper, clown, etc., or
  will be filming inside the park (applies to professional filmmakers and student filmmakers).

The number of Use Permits required for one event depends on the type of the event.  As an example, a private party of 250 people that will have a live DJ, a Margarita stand that sells drinks by the glass and a Jolly Jumper, would require the following Use Permits:

• An Amplified Sound Permit for the live DJ
• An Alcohol Sales Permit to sell Margaritas
• A Special Use Permit for the Jolly Jumper
• A Alcohol Beverage Control Permit (not issued by the County of Ventura)

Special Use Permits are issued for events including but not limited to organized sporting events and races, vendor fairs, non-profit events, and more. Please complete and submit the Special Use Permit Application with complete details for consideration of your event.

Commercial Film and Photography Permits

Commercial Filming Permits are issued for video and still photography for commercial or professional use. Please complete and submit the Commercial Filming Permit Application with complete details for consideration of permit approval. Permits for professional photography are $190 per day, per location. Photography permits without props can be obtained over the phone or via email to County.Parks@Ventura.org. Photography for multi-day, multi-location or with props will require a special use permit and a certificate of insurance naming the County as an additional insured.

Applicable fees will be determined based on the information provided in your permit application.

For more information about Use Permits or to schedule an event, call the Parks Reservations Line at 805-654-3951 or click here to E-mail the Parks Department.