Park Use Permit

Before you submit your application for a Park Use Permit, please read the following documents:

• Park Use Permit Guidelines
• Minimum Required Insurance for Park Use Permits

A Park Use Permit is required for the following and may incur a fee:

• Commercial service or activity.
• Non-profit society, organization, activity or event.
• Local recreation commission activity or event.
• Youth oriented groups, including but not restricted to, school groups, Cubs, Scouts, Guides and other groups which cater to young people under the age of 18 and are under the supervision of a chaperone.
• Special events such as weddings, festivals, family reunions or ceremonies..

 To apply for a Park Use Permit, the following is required:

• Completion of a Park Use Permit form. 
• Submission of a Comprehensive General Liability Insurance policy naming the Regional District of Central Kootenay as additional insured.  This can be obtained from your local insurance company.
• Submit all the required documentation to the to parks@rdck.bc.ca
  • Allow a minimum of four weeks for permit processing. If you have any questions, contact the Administrative Coordinator at 250-352-8195.

You permit will be issued when:

• All documentation has been received in its entirety. 
• Submission of proof of a Comprehensive General Liability Insurance policy.
• The Park Use Permit has been approved by the RDCK Regional Parks Manager.
• The non-refundable permit fee has been received (If applicable. See fee schedule).
• The refundable damage deposit has been received (If applicable. See fee schedule).