Special Use Permits

Special Events
Event or activity requiring special planning, scheduling, and/or signficant impact to natural resources, including research projects.

Group Programs
Groups of 12 or more, and education or community groups who want to schedule an activity must submit a request for a program.

Photography & Film Permits
Portrait or Commercial Photography or Filming on Natural Resources Properties

Entrance Passes
Daily and Annual Entrance Pass Information
FAQs
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If you are having 20 or less people attend a wedding ceremony, you can look into a photography permit.
If you want to reserve a pavilion for a reception of 20-150 people, please visit our Group Pavilion info page.
If the event you have in mind does not fit those categories, then check out the Special Event application online.
Also, you can visit this page for information about weddings at Hermit Park Open Space.
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Due to the business/commercial nature of these requests, the County requires a Certificate of Insurance that names the Department of Natural Resources as an additional insured. It is just an extra level for protection for all parties involved, and it should not cost you anything extra on top of your business insurance policy.