(1) Except for Camp David, Jr. and the Clallam County Fairgrounds, special activities that involve exclusive use of park areas and/or facilities require a special occasion permit issued by the Director, Parks Supervisor, or Park Manager. Special activities shall include, but not be limited to: sports events, pageants, weddings, reenactments, regattas, entertainments, fishing derbies, car shows, reserved use of park lands, and similar public spectator attractions or participant activities or social gathering, assemblies, parades, religious services and other similar public meetings.

(2) Special occasion permits shall be issued only after a finding that the issuance is consistent with the purposes for which the area is established and maintained and will cause the minimum possible interference with use of the area by the general public. The permit will contain conditions and restrictions as to duration, and area occupied for the protection of the park land and public use thereof and will be issued for events and activities of 200 people or less. For an assembly or festival permit, contact the BOCC office. These permits deal with events attracting 200 or more persons.

(3) Applications for a special occasion permit shall be received by the Director, Parks Supervisor, or Park Manager no later than 15 days prior to the requested special activity and include: the name of the applicant; the date, time, duration, nature and place of the proposed activity; an estimate of the number of persons expected to attend; and a statement of equipment and facilities to be used.

(4) As a condition of the permit issuance, the Director, Parks Supervisor, or Park Manager may require the filing of a bond with satisfactory surety payable to the Parks Department to cover costs such as restoration, rehabilitation and cleanup of the area used, and other costs resulting from the activities. In lieu of a bond, a permittee may elect to deposit cash equal to the amount of the required bond. A charge may also be required if additional park staff is needed to control the special occasion, make repairs, or provide additional cleanup.

(5) Reference the Clallam County Code Parks Fee Schedule for appropriate fees to be paid upon delivery of the permit application to the Parks Department. Fees shall be set on a case-by-case basis by the Director for uses that fall outside the general fees and charges noted. Fees are based on the additional costs placed on the Parks Department to accommodate use, including but not limited to: staff time (including benefits), equipment time, supply costs, utilities, and/or fair market rent.

(6) A Certificate of Liability will be required for most events, at the discretion of the Director. The Certificate shall list Clallam County as additional insured for liability claims during the event. The minimum coverage shall be $1 million. A copy of the Certificate shall accompany the completed form and be received by the County before the event or the event is subject to cancellation at the desired County park facility. A completed and signed Hold Harmless Indemnity Waiver is also required for the permit, unless waived by the Director.