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SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
BROCHURE & INSERT FORMS
Department of Community Resources
Parks & Recreation Division
12 East 4th Street 8 Duluth, MN 55805
Special Event Permit Line: 218.730.4306
www.duluthmn.gov/parks/index.cfm
AVAILABLE PARKS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
BAYFRONT PARKIBAYFRONT FESTIVAL PARK LAKEWALK
700 Railroad Street (S 5th Av W & Railroad St) 4 mile paved path from Canal Park to 26 Av E
Bayfront Park consists of the side of the park UPto the Good for special events such as fundraising walks
top of the hill before the large grassy area in front of the (wheelchairs, okay, but motorized vehicles not
lake. A permit for Bayfront does not include the Bayfront allowed). Electric at Endion Beach only.
Family Cente~building; that is a separate rental fee. LEIF ERIKSON PARK
Bayfront Festival Park includes the area beyond the top 11th Av E & London Rd
of the hill and rental includes the large grassy area, the Stage, portable restrooms only, electric good for
Lois M. Paulucci Music Pavilion, Bayfront Park outdoor concerts and craft sales, etc., for groups up
(described above), and the Bayfront Family Center. This to 1,500; parking for 50 cars in the Rose Garden lot.
is all included in one fee and is permitted under a special
contract. Call 218.336.1375 for more information. LESTER PARK
Picture illustrations are available by email. Good for 61 st Av E & Superior St (near Lester Golf Course)
large events and outdoor concerts. Parking for 300-400, Pavilion, grills, tables, electric, playground, trails,
when using all available lots. soccer field good for large picnics; parking for 50
cars.
BRIGHTON BEACH
LINCOLN PARK
63rd Av E &Congdon Blvd
Pavilion, gazebo, grills, tables, fire shelter, beach, 25th Av W &3rd St (next to Lincoln School)
Pavilion, grills, tables, electric, playground,
portable restrooms only, no water or electric good for
trails...good for large picnics; parking for 10 cars.
groups up to 100; parking for 50 cars.
CHAMBERS GROVE PARK POINT RECREATION AREA
45th St &Minnesota Av
137th Av W & Hwy 23
Pavilions (2), grills, tables, electric, restrooms (beach
Pavilion & fireplace, gazebo, grills, tables, boardwalk,
house only), playground, ballfields, soccer fields, sand
fishing docks, electric, large open space good for
volleyball courts, fishing pier, boat launch, trails, beach
large picnics; parking for 25 cars.
house good for picnics for groups to 300; parking for
CHESTER BOWL PARK 385 cars.
1801 E Skyline Pkwy
Stage, tables, playground, ballfield, soccer field, trails,
restrooms, water, electric good for outdoor concerts, THIS BROCHUREIS YOUR MAIN REFERENCE
smaller picnics. Parking for 80 cars. TOOL FOR THE SPECIALEVENTPROCESS:
ENGER PARK Please be familiar with its contents when usinga
16th Av W & Skyline Pkwy (near Enger Golf Course) City of Duluth park for your special event. (Keep
Enger Tower, pavilion & fireplace, gazebo, grills, tables, on hand until completion of your event.)
gardens, trails, restrooms, water, electric for groups up Choose a park that is suitable for your needs.
to 100; parking for 60 cars. Picture illustrations of some parks are available by
FAIRMONT PARK email or on the City of Duluth website listed
above.
72nd Av W & Grand Av (adjacent to Lake Superior Zoo)
Pavilion (27 steps down), tables, electric, trails, Certain permits (i.e. alcohol) or services require
playground for groups up to 200; parking for 45 cars. 30 or more days advance notice of need. Last
LAKE PLACE PARK
minute requests cannot be accommodated.
2nd Av E & Michigan S PLEASENOTE: Permits are non-transferrable
Electric, benches good for small concerts. and non-refundable.
A special event is one that is: 1) open to the public, 2) charges an WHAT IS A SPECIAL EVENT?
admission or registration fee, and/or 3) is expecting 500 or more
participants. To be held on City of Duluth parkland, a Special Event Permit is required.
If your event is private, such as a family reunion, company picnic, or wedding, and is under 500 people, call
218.730.4320 to obtain the proper permit. If your event is held on city streets only, the proper permit is available
through the City Clerk's Office at 218.730.5252. If your event is on park land and city streets (duathlon, etc.), both
permits are required.
PARK RULES
. FOOD: You may use existing grills or bring additional
. A permit does not give "exclusive" use of the park; grills. Coals. hot water. or cookina oil/arease cannot be
only the picnic shelter or specific area you have dumped on lawns. turf. landscaped areas. catch basins
requested. The park will still be open to the public. or sewers, and must be disposed of properly. (For
Permit must be in permitees possession at event to correct grease-disposal procedure, call Chris at
enforce its privileges, such as asking individuals to 218.269.4059 or 218.730.4063.) For safety reasons,
move from the designated reserved space. glass containers are prohibited.
. The permit includes use of the shelter or reserved . ELECTRICITYIWATER: Most parks are equipped
space (Le. ballfield), and ammenities (picnic tables, with 110 volt electrical outlets. Multiple items may
water, electricity, and grills, where available). cause overloads. Additional electrical needs, in some
cases, may be accommodated through a portable
. Your reservation will automatically be cancelled if electrical panel, requiring advance arrangement and a
payment and insurance certificate are not received in $100 deposit for use. Additional fees apply for electrical
advance. (See page 3 for insurance requirements.) or water services above what is standard in the park.
. Reservations are made for specific time periods - the . FIRES/BONFIRES: Bonfires require additional
space is not yours until the reservation time begins, so permit from the Duluth Fire Department
please plan accordingly. If one time period does not (218.730.4380). Campfires are allowed only in existing
allow enouah time for set-up, YOU may need to reserve
fire pits or fireplaces in the parks. Bringing in your own
the entire day. if both time periods are available. Parks
fire ring is not allowed. Fire must not extend outside of
close at midnight, unless posted to close at 10 PM. the fire pit and permittee shall burn only wood that is
Everyone must be out of the park by closing time. brought into the park for the purpose of a recreation fire
. The group or person reserving the shelter is held - no burning of materials from the park. Fire must be
responsible for the safe conduct of all participants attended to at all times and shall be completely
attending event. extinguished before leaving, removing all burned and
unburned material.
. The area must be left in an orderly condition when
you leave at end of time period; all trash and decorating . VENDORS: All vendors selling food or products at
items must be disposed of properly in existing your event must have: 1) current applicable licenses,
containers and left clean for the next group using the issued by the State of Minnesota, 2) all necessary sales
park. Damage deposit will be withheld if failing to do so. tax permits, and 3) product liability insurance. The City
charges a fee of $20 per 10' x 10' space per day which
. All motorized vehicles must remain in the parking lot can be paid at an agreed-upon date following event, if
and are not allowed on any off-road areas such as park necessary. (In most cases, this will be $20 per vendor
pathways, grass, fields, etc. (see exception below). per day.)
. A key is available to allow vehicle entry for unloading . PORTABLE TOILETS: When additional toilet
of supplies into Lester Park, Park Point, Leif Erikson facilities are needed beyond what is already available at
Park, or Chambers Grove. A $20 key deposit is the park, they will be arranged and paid for by the
required. Vehicles cannot remain in the park and the special event permittee. Consult directly with provider
post or gate must remain locked during your event. of choice on recommended amounts.
. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: The consumption of . GARBAGE DISPOSAURECYCLlNG: When
alcohol is prohibited by City of Duluth ordinance unless additional garbage and recycling receptacles are
an alcohol consumption permit is included with your needed beyond what is already available at the park,
reservation. (See page 4 for information on alcoholic they will be arranged and paid for by the special event
beverages.) permittee. Consult directly with provider of choice on
A what is recommended for the size and type of event.
V (Direct recycling questions to Sarah at 218.730.5151.)
TIME SLOT CHECKLIST - Please Read and Follow
8 10 am to 3 pm TENTATIVE RESERVATION: Call 218.730.4306
8 4 pm to 9 pm
or email gwalkowiak@duluthmn.gov to check park
8 10am to 9 pm (will be chargedfor two slots) availability and make tentative reservation. (Submission
NOTE: Reserve enough time needed for set-up of application is not an automatic reservation of park.)
and tear-down of your event. Do not assume you Call permit line to cancel any reservations made
can come early and stay late, as a time slot before or where plans have changed.
after you may already be reserved. Very important!
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Mail proper
FEE STRUCTURE application insert sheet to the Parks & Recreation
Division, signing "Hold Harmless" section on reverse
Permit Fees for Special Events held in Duluth Parks side of sheet; send immediately; you will be contacted
(Permits and fees are non-refundable & transferrable) with final fees after review of application.
1 - 150 persons $75 per time slot EVENT DIAGRAM: At time of application
151 - 300 persons $115 per time slot submission, submit a rough sketch or description
301+ persons $130 per time slot of placement of various components of your event,
such as iregistration area, vendors, entertainment,
Alcohol Consumption - $45 in Park or $90 in building
toilets, etc. (Some park illustrations are available for
Damage/clean up deposit without alcohol $100 use, if needed, in making diagram; email your request.)
Damage/clean up deposit with alcohol $200
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Obtain
Portable electrical panel deposit $100
Water spigot deposit (Bayfront only) $25 each certificate or policy accordina to requirements listed to
Replacement fees apply for items your left. Make sure the insurance agent is
not returned, or returned broken. correctly informed on these requirements. Permit
will not be issued without proper insurance.
Deposits must be issued in a separate check, not
combined with permit fees into one check. The PERMIT FEES: After fees have been
deposit check will be held and returned after event upon determined 1) by the Parks and Recreation Division
inspection by City of Duluth staff of the site used, if free upon application review, or 2) by you in advance
of damage and garbage as stated on page 2. according to the fee schedule, mail a check payable to
the "City of Duluth". Permit will not be issued until fees
Buildinq Rentals for Special Events have been paid. (Include a separate check for the
$60 for first hour plus $25 for each additional hour appropriate damage/clean-up deposit.)
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ALCOHOL PERMITS: If alcohol will be served,
obtain all necessary permits according to criteria listed
The City requires all organizations using city property to on page 4.
obtain event insurance for the time city property is
occupied. Prior to the permit being issued, the TENT STAKING: Call Gopher One at
following must be provided: 1.800.252.1166 two weeks before your event, if you will
be staking tents or any other sort of "digging". This is
8 The minimum amount of a commercial general State law. You will need to show them onsite where you
liability policy shall be $1,500,000 each occurrence intend to stake, determining the safest location that will
(as per State legislature requirement). not interfere with underground utility lines. According to
8 A "Certificateof Insurance"listingthe Cityof law, this needs to be done each time, even if your event
Duluth as additional insured should be mailed to: is annual and you are using the same layout.
Department of Community Resources ELECTRICALIWATER NEEDS: Call
Parks & Recreation Division 218.730.4430 or 218.348.3199 well in advance to
Attn: GailWalkowiak8 12 E4 St 8 Duluth,MN 55805 arrange for special electrical or water needs beyond
(It can also be faxed to 218.723.3634, Attn: Gail what is standard in the park. Additional fees apply.
or emailed to gwalkowiak@duluthmn.gov)
POLICE, TRAFFIC OR "NO PARKING" NEEDS,
BAYFRONT PARK PERMITS must also list CONES OR BARRICADES: Call (218) 730.5473 or
"Secret Service LLC" as additional insured. 730.5644 to discuss needs. Call at least 30 days in
PERMISSION FOR SPECIAL EVENT PARK USE advance to arrange for special services. Additional fees
WILL BE DENIED WITHOUT PROPER INSURANCE. 8 apply for these services.
Privately Hosted Events - This type of event is hosted by a ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION POLICIES
private citizen(s) and requires:
. $45/park or $90/building alcohol consumption fee to be included with the permit fee
. Cash bar - must be catered by a restaurant with a caterer's permit
. A copy of the contract with the restaurant must be submitted with the Special Event Permit Application
or prior to event
Business/Company/Club Hosted Events - This type of event is hosted by an organized club or for-profit business or
company and requires:
. $45/park or $90/building alcohol consumption fee to be included with the permit fee
ยท A caterer - whether the alcohol is provided or there will be a cash bar, the event must be catered by a
restaurant with a caterer's permit
. A copy of the contract with the restaurant must be submitted with the Special Event Permit Application
or prior to event
Non-Profit Hosted Events - This type of event is hosted by a non-profit organization and requires:
. $45/park or $90/building alcohol consumption fee to be included with permit fee
. If alcohol is provided, the organization must secure a One-day Consumption and Display Permit
. If cash bar - a Temporary Liquor License must be secured
. Call the City Clerk's Office at 218.730.5500 for details on the above permit/license required
. A copy of the permit or license must be submitted with the Special Event Permit Application or prior to
event
Security
BUILDINGS
. A uniformed security officer is required to be present at all times alcohol is consumed
. The security can be provided by a licensed police officer or a private security firm
. A copy of contract or officer information must be submitted to the Parks Department prior to event
. Alcohol consumption at these events is restricted to within the building
PARKS
. A uniformed security officer is required to be present at all times alcohol is consumed for groups of 50 or
more; two officers are required if the group is over 200
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. The security can be provided by a licensed police officer or a private security firm
. A copy of the contract/officer information must be submitted to the Parks Department prior to event
. Alcohol consumption at these events is restricted to within 50 feet of the existing shelter or designated
area if a shelter does not exist
Call Officer Cha Vang at 218.730.5421 for information on obtaining a licensed police officer.
Sections of these policies are enforceable by City Ordinances and State Statutes:
Duluth City Code: Chapter 8 Article I Sec. 35-8, 9 . MN State Statute: 340A 101, 340A.414
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IMPORTANT: Start process for ONE-DAY CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY PERMIT or
TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE at least 30-45 days in advance of your event!!
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CURRENT PARK MAINTENANCE SERVICES - IMPORTANT INFORMATION -Subject to Change
TIER ONE Parks: Regular mowing, garbage pickup, TIER TWO Parks: Minimal maintenance - portable
bathroom service, and regular grounds maintenance. toilets instead of public restrooms, less frequent or
less-thorough mowing, most parks have dumpsters -
BAYFRONT PARK
not garbage cans (user must bring garbage bags to fill
BAYFRONT FESTIVAL PARK and then place refuse in dumpster).
ENGER PARK
LAKEWALK BRIGHTON BEACH LESTER PARK
LAKE PLACE PARK CHAMBERS GROVE LINCOLN PARK (no dumpster)
LEIF ERIKSON PARK CHESTER BOWL PARK POINT
o FAIRMONT PARK
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CITY OF DULUTH DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Application Insert for Use of a Park Facility for a Special Event
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GENERAL PARK USE
Name of Event:
Date/s of Event: Day/s of Week: Estimated Attendance:
Type of Event (picnic, concert, walk, race, etc.):
Event Sponsor/s:
Contact Name: Organization:
Address: City: State: Zip:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:
Email Address: Approximate Arrival Time:
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CHOOSE THEAPPROPRIATE PARK FOR YOUR NEEDS Park Maintenance Time Slot
Bayfront Park (separate form) Services 10 am - 3pm . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Brighton Beach . . . . . . . 0 Leif Erikson Park. . .. 0 Check page 4 of blue 4 pm - 9 pm ........... 0
Chambers Grove ..... 0 Lester Park .....0 brochure and your 10 am - 9 pm ........... 0
Chester Bowl ........ 0 Lincoln Park
Enger Park .........0
..... 0
Park Point Pavilion 1 . 0
Special Event Permit,
when it is issued, for
10 am -
9 pm will be charged
for two time slots
Fairmont Park. . . . . . . . 0 Park Point Pavilion 2 . 0 an explanation of the Note: Reserve enough time to allow for
Lake Place Park . . . . . . 0 Park Point Fields .... 0 current level of set-up and tear-down of your event. Do not
assume you can come early and stay late -
Lakewalk ...........0 Other services available. it may already be reserved byanother group.
Items You WillRequire or Use for Your Event
Check All That AP-R}Y
Provided or Arranaed bv the City of Duluth Alcoholic Beveraae Consumption Permit
o Standard Electric (110 Volt) (Check One)
o Portable Electric Panel (deposit required for use)
o Privately Hosted Event (if cash bar, provide caterer contract)
o Water (where available) used for
o Business/Company/Club Event (provide caterer contract)
o Fire: Campfire/Fireplace
o Non-Profit Hosted Event (obtain and provide One-Day
Bonfire (separate permit required)
Consumption and Display Permit and if liquor is sold, a
Provided or Arranaed by You Temporary Liquor License must also be secured and
provided)
o Police Department Needs
See Page 4 of Blue Brochure for Explanations on
(street closure, traffic control, no parking zones, cones Types of Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Permits
barricades, above average parking)
o Additional Garbage Service Security
dumpsters _ cans_ other o Needed for certain alcohol-related events or events leaving
o Additional Portable Toilets
equipment overnight in park
# of toilets Officer & Firm
o Staked Tents, Inflatable Games, etc. Phone Number
State law requires a call to Gopher One at least two
weeks in advance
Buildina Rental
o Vendors
o Building Rental (for parks with City buildings)
# of 10 x 10 spaces
Hours of Building Rental
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
HOLD HARMLESS FORM
Permittee agrees to defend, indemnify, and save harmless the City from any and all liens, claims, suits,
demands, liability, judgment costs, damages, and expenses which may accrue against or be charged
or may be recovered from the City by reason of or account of any claim for damage arising from
Permittee's use or occupancy of the premises whether or not person or persons including Permittee, its
members, Permittee's employees, agents, volunteers, invitees, or tenants, whomsoever occasioned or
caused by the contact, acts, or omission of Permittee, its members, volunteers, invitees, or tenants, or
by reason of the use, development, operation, or maintenance of said premises by Permittee under this
agreement. Upon ten (10) days written notice, Permittee will appear and defend all claims and lawsuits
against the City growing out of any such injury or damage resulting from any defect in the construction
or condition of all the interior and exterior premises of the site. The City does not waive its immunities
under state or federal law.
Permittee Signature
Name of Organization Permittee is Representing
Date
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
Department of Community Resources - Parks and Recreation Division
Attn: Gail. 12 East 4th Street. Duluth,MN 55805
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CITYOF DULUTHDEPARTMENT F COMMUNITYRESOURCES
..., Application Insert for Use of a Park Facility for a Special Event
DULUTH
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Name of Event:
Date/s of Event: Day/s of Week: Estimated Attendance:
Type of Event (picnic, concert, walk, race, etc.):
Event Sponsor/s:
Contact Name: Organization:
Address: City: State: Zip:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:
Email Address: Approximate Arrival Time:
SITE TIME SLOT
Park
Bayfront . . . . . . . . . .. 0
10 am - 3pm . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Bayfront Family Center. . . . . .. 0
4 pm- 9 pm 0
All other parks use separate form 10 am - 9 pm 0
Call if needing permit for entire Bayfront Festival Park area. 10 am - 9 pm will be charged
(See description on front of brochure.) for two time slots
A rental of the entire Bayfront Festival Park area will take
precedence over the rental of Bayfront Park or Bayfront Family Note: Reserve enough time to allow for set-up and
Center. If this should occur, an alternate site will be recommended. tear-down of your event. Do not assume you can come
Read and sign the "Rental Disclaimer" on the reverse side of this form early and stay late - it may already be reserved by
before mailing in. another group.
Items You WillRequire or Use for Your Event
Check All That A/mly
Provided or Arranaed bv the City of Duluth Alcoholic Beveraae ConsumDtion Permit
o Standard Electric (110 Volt) (Check One)
o Portable Electric Panel (deposit required) o Privately Hosted Event (if cash bar, provide caterer
o Water spigots - How many (deposit required) contract)
o Fire: _Campfire/Fireplace o Business/Company/Club Event (provide caterer contract)
Bonfire (separate permit required) o Non-Profit Hosted Event (obtain and provide One-Day
Consumption and Display Permit and if liquor is sold, a
Provided or Arranaed bv You Temporary Liquor License must also be secured and
o Police Department Needs provided)
(street closure, traffic control, no parking zones, cones See Page 4 of Blue Brochure for Explanations on
barricades, above average parking) Types of Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Permits
o Additional Garbage Service
dumpsters _ cans_ other
Security
o Additional Portable Toilets o Needed for certain alcohol-related events or events leaving
# of toilets equipment overnight in park
Officer & Firm
o Staked Tents, Inflatable Games, etc.
Phone Number
State law requires a call to Gopher One at least two
weeks in advance Buildina Rental
o Vendors o Building Rental (for parks with City buildings)
# of 10 x 10 spaces Hours of Building Rental
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
HOLD HARMLESS FORM
Permittee agrees to defend, indemnify, and save harmless the City from any and all liens, claims, suits,
demands, liability, judgment costs, damages, and expenses which may accrue against or be charged or may
be recovered from the City by reason of or account of any claim for damage arising from Permittee's use or
occupancy of the premises whether or not person or persons including Permittee, its members, Permittee's
employees, agents, volunteers, invitees, or tenants, whomsoever occasioned or caused by the contact, acts,
or omission of Permittee, its members, volunteers, invitees, or tenants, or by reason of the use, development,
operation, or maintenance of said premises by Permittee under this agreement. Upon ten (10) days written
notice, Permittee will appear and defend all claims and lawsuits against the City growing out of any such injury
or damage resulting from any defect in the construction or condition of all the interior and exterior premises of
the site. The City does not waive its immunities under state or federal law.
Permittee Signature
Name of Organization Permittee is Representing
Date
LOIS M. PAULUCCI MUSIC PAVILION
OR BAYFRONT FESTIVAL PARK RENTAL DISCLAIMER
In signing this disclaimer, I am agreeing to relinquish my rights to the area in the Bayfront Festival Park area
that I have secured from the Department of Parks and Recreation in the occurrence that this area becomes
needed for an actual "Festival" type of event. The fact that I have already paid for and received my permit does
in no way affect the outcome of signing this disclaimer. I was made fully aware of the chance of this happening
prior to reserving the area. The Department of Parks and Recreation will assist me in securing another site
or securing another date. If this is not possible, the fees paid will be refunded in full.
Signature Date
MAILAPPLICATION TO:
Department of Community Resources - Parks and Recreation Division
Attn: Gail 8 12 East 4thStreet 8 Duluth, MN 55805
Page 2 - "Bayfront Park & Bayfront Family Center" Special Event Application Insert
Update: 12.4.08