Park & Field Use Permits

Acquiring a Permit

Organized group use for the City of Framingham Parks and Recreation Facilities is only allowed by acquiring a permit (see links below) from the Framingham Parks and Recreation Department. The applicant must be the primary contact person and a responsible Framingham resident. The user group must be comprised of at least 50% Framingham residents. 

In scheduling limited public facilities, the department's overall intent is to maximize the recreational opportunity for the community at large and preserve facilities from overuse and abuse. A request does not guarantee permit approval.

Spring Field Opening: Spring permits will be issued as fields become available. This time frame may vary based on weather and spring field maintenance. Use of fields before permit issuance is strictly prohibited. Please be patient; we will notify you when your field is ready. 

Check out our Spring Maintenance page here for more clarity on this subject. 

Seasonal Permits and One-day (e.g., pick-up sports) Permits may be obtained by requesting a field and providing a roster through FraminghamRec.com. If you do not have an account on www.FraminghamRec.com, you must set one up. Some requests may take up to four weeks to process. Permits may be issued at that time or an alternate date, depending on availability. 

  • Spring/Summer requests are accepted beginning February 1. The spring/summer season runs through the 3rd week of August.
  • Fall requests are accepted beginning August 1. The fall season runs through December 1.
  • Sports teams playing in a league must provide a league schedule of all games and a roster of teams playing on Framingham fields. The rosters must be comprised of at least 50% Framingham residents.
  • Sports teams playing in a Framingham corporate league must provide rosters comprised of at least 75% of employees working at the Framingham location. 

Special Event Permits (Social, Cultural, Religious, Community, and Expressive Events) may be obtained by submitting a completed Special Event Permit Application to Framingham Parks and Recreation by email or in person at the Parks and Recreation Office during regular business hours. Parks and Recreation professional staff will schedule events in areas deemed suitable for the activity. Fees or costs may apply depending on the event. More detailed information and requirements are in the Special Event Permit Application Packet.

Required documents for Special Events:

  • Complete the Special Event Permit Application at least 4 weeks before the event date.
  • A written detailed description of the event, including the purpose of the event, event date(s), times(s), set-up and breakdown time(s), location preferred, list of ALL activities planned, public safety plan, parking plan, all equipment being used for the event, expected attendance/participants and volunteers, vendors, fees being charged to participants/attendees, and any other information considered relevant to the event. 
  • References may be required. Parks and Recreation may require event sponsors to possess previous experience or demonstrate an ability to manage special events. 
  • If your request is accommodated, a Certificate of Insurance will be required, and fees may be applied.

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