The City of Wasilla's goal is to ensure park use is safe and fun for all users and surrounding properties. Please contact the Department of Public Works to obtain a permit to use a park for a specific event or to reserve a pavilion or field to include:   

• Armed Forces Honor Garden
• Bumpus Recreation Area
• Carter Park
• Community Garden
  
• Cottonwood Creek Park 
• Iditapark
• Lake Lucile Park
• Newcomb Park
• Nunley Park
• Pedersen Park 

Park Use Permits. The intent of a Park Group-Use Permit is for the use of parks, pavilions and fields and to designate a time and place for small events.  Examples for use include parties, reunions, field trips, practice games, staging areas, etc. The permit does not provide exclusive access to the user. Park users are intended to share facilities as needed to accommodate multiple users.

Park Group-Use Permits are processed on a first come first served basis and can be processed within five (5) business days if all of the required information is provided at the time of submittal.  Pavilion or field use may be processed within two (2) business days.

Park Use Application

Park Group-Use Applications may be dropped off at the Department of Public Works from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday except on recognized holidays. Your application may also be submitted by email or fax. 

Park Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Park users are expected to control or limit loud noises in the morning and evening hours to minimize impact on neighboring properties. Generators are not permitted in parks without a city permit.

Public Vending Licenses. The sale of goods and services is not allowed on any city property or in a public right-of-way without a permit. Please view Wasilla Municipal Code (WMC) 6.08, Public Vending Licenses and contact us with questions or to obtain a Public Vendor Permit.

Special Event Permits. Special Event Permits are available for events held on city property, a road or right-of-way and must be obtained for parades, community walks/runs and other events. Events may include: vendors, special uses, use of motor vehicles, firearms, fireworks, animals, and alcohol dispensing. The permit will address litter, sanitary facilities, damage, crowd control, traffic control, noise, hours of use, insurance and public notice. Please plan ahead as Special Event Permits require more time to process. Please contact us today for specific requirements.

Park and Facility Rules: Please click here to view Park and Facility Rules.

Contact us with Questions:
City of Wasilla
Department of Public Works
290 E. Herning Avenue
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907.373.9010
Email: publicworks@cityofwasilla.gov  

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