The City of Muncie Parks is open to the public for a variety of recreational opportunities.Any individual or group wishing to utilize Public Parks land for a privately organized special event must first obtain permission from the Muncie Board of Parks and Recreation. There are some general regulations which must be followed for these special uses. These regulations are in no way intended to insure public health and public property.The regulations are intended to insure public health and safety and to insure that the integrity of the parks will be preserved.

Bleachers, Stages, Benches, Table Tops :

The Park Department has portable bleachers, stage sections, benches, and table tops which may be utilized for special events. There is a charge for renting this equipment during normal working hours. An event organizer will be responsible for any overtime wage costs associated to moving equipment for the event. There is high demand for the Department’s equipment so it shall be necessary for the Department to reserve thisequipment on a first come – first served basis.Security The Park Department recognizes that each event is different. The need for on site security is dependent on several factors. The application for any special event, complete with details of type of security planned, will be submitted to the Park Office. If it is deemed that police security is necessary, each Police Officer will cost approximately $15.00 per hour. The Park Department will assist any group with security arrangements but it shall be the responsibility of the event organizer to pay any fees for security
services.

Restroom Facilities:

It shall be the responsibility of an event organizer to provide adequate restroom facilities for the expected attendance. The Park Department will do all that it can to keep existing Park facilities in good working order but will take no responsibility for the placement or maintenance of temporary or portable facilities. Notice of the arrangements which have been made for such services must be given to the Park Superintendent at least
two weeks prior to the event.

Vendors:

All vendors who wish to sell any product on Park property at any time must obtain permission from the Superintendent of Parks. Limited term vendor permits may be purchased from the Park headquarters. Copies of all appropriate city and county permits must be filed with the Park office before a Park Vendor permit will be issued. A $20.00 fee is charged for each permit requested, and the permits will be issued for individual events only, not for the entire season. Vendors wishing concession rights for the entire season must request such permission from the Board of Parks and Recreation.