Can I use a City park for a private party, gathering or an event?
A. The City of Harrisburg s park system encompasses 450 acres at 27 existing recreational sites and one new proposed playground with the Capital Area Greenbelt snaking through an additional 1,200 acres of City and suburban green space. In addition to a wide variety of festivals and recreational activities produced and managed by the Department of Parks & Recreation throughout the park system, the Department also issues Park Permits for private use of City Parks for gatherings and sporting events. City Parks are the only City locations managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation, 717-255-3020. Permits to hold events elsewhere in the City must be obtained from the Bureau of Police, 717-255-3010 or download Special Event Permit Application here.
A. The City of Harrisburg s park system encompasses 450 acres at 27 existing recreational sites and one new proposed playground with the Capital Area Greenbelt snaking through an additional 1,200 acres of City and suburban green space. In addition to a wide variety of festivals and recreational activities produced and managed by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Enrichment throughout the park system, the Department also issues Park Permits for private use of City Parks for gatherings and sporting events. City Parks are the only City locations managed by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Enrichment, 717-255-3020. Permits to hold events elsewhere in the City must be obtained from the Bureau of Police, 717-255-3010 or download Special Event Permit Application here.
