Requirements
- Permit requests must be submitted by a Framingham resident or organization.
- Please submit your Special Event Permit Request at least 4 weeks prior to the event date.
- Parks & Recreation Department will schedule Special Events in areas deemed suitable by the department's professional staff.
- Special Events that include the use of tents or canopies, catering/food service, bounce houses, etc., may require additional permits and/or proof of liability insurance.
- Services that may require a small fee: Electricity use, key deposits (returnable), parking attendants, portable restrooms, etc.
- Special Event requests may require follow-up meetings with the Parks and Recreation professional staff.
- The Parks and Recreation Department may require sponsors of unique or unusual events to possess previous experience or demonstrated abilities to competently administer requested events.
- Special Event Permit Request Form (PDF) may require a security deposit.
- Ceremonial, religious, and cultural gatherings are scheduled in the Farm Pond Amphitheater area only.
- Alcohol is not permitted at any City of Framingham Parks & Recreation property.
Requests can be sent to:
Parks and Recreation Department
475 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
Attn: Permit requests
Or you can email your request using the link below.
Email Field Requests