How to Reserve a Park

• Groups and individuals requesting use of a public park for the purpose of implementing fee or non-fee-based programs or events are required to obtain a User Group Agreement or Special Event Permit through the Parks and Recreation main office.
  • Reservation requests that include use of park space for one day (like a race, wedding, or any event where you are displacing the public) or reservations that exceed the capacity of the pavilion can apply for a Special Event Permit by clicking the "Special Event Permit Application" button on the top of the page. Permits must be submitted one month in advance. After review, additional permitting may be required.
  • For a reservation request with multiple days, please fill out a User Group Request Application by clicking the "User Group Application" button on the top of the page. User Group Requests must be submitted one month in advance.

• Please email parkevents@bozeman.net or call 406-582-2290 with any questions.

Policy and Fee Schedule for Facility Use and Programs

• Sound Restrictions: No amplified sound is allowed on Sundays at Bogert Park, and No more than 2 consecutive hours total; limited to the hours between noon and 9pm. All other parks: No more than 3 consecutive hours total; limited to the hours between noon and 9pm.
• Requirements for marking the ground
  • Only approved water-based turf paint can be used on turf - painting of trees/bushes is strictly prohibited.
  • Only chalk can be used on impervious material - no paint is allowed.

• Park Prohibitions: Sec. 26.02.080. Bozeman Municipal Code 

• Liability Insurance Requirement: Sec. 26.02.030 Bozeman Municipal Code

• •  Group shall maintain $1,500,000 liability insurance, $750,000 per occurrence, additionally insuring the City of Bozeman, its officers, and agents as well as the group against loss and liability for damages including, but not limited to, personal injury, death, or property damage arising out of, or in connection with the use of the facility and/or park.
  • The Insurance must be in place and the group shall provide proof of insurance satisfactory to the City of Bozeman prior to the commencement of the use covered by this agreement or the use will not commence as scheduled.

• City of Bozeman Address to be used on Insurance Documentation:

  City of Bozeman

  415 N Bozeman Ave.

  Bozeman, MT 79715