Overview

The City of Santa Cruz offers (via permit) limited public spaces within the parks system for outdoor classes. Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Please review the information below to assist your planning. Or to learn more about teaching classes as a Parks and Recreation Instructor, click here. For questions and location information, please contact (831) 420-5270 or email us. 

Application Requirements

The following documents should be received no later than one (1) month prior to the requested date(s):

• A completed application
• A copy of your current City of Santa Cruz business license
• A copy of your current certificate of insurance and required endorsements; See insurance requirements here.

Fees

Annual Application Fee: $50.00
Usage Fee: Non-profit = $8.00/hr; Commercial: $15.00/hr

Standard Permit Conditions

• City of Santa Cruz outdoor facilities may be reserved daily between 8:00 am to dusk. Most outdoor facilities must be reserved for a minimum of 2 hours. Entrance to the facility is permitted for the time approved on the permit. Permittees are also expected to leave at the time specified. The times of the reservation must include all set-up and clean-up time. If the time limits are exceeded, the permittee will be charged an overtime rate of 1 ½ times the hourly rental rate.
• Any changes to the permit must be made it writing by the permittee only and are subject to a $25.00 permit change fee. No changes will be made with less than one week’s notice.
• Outdoor Instruction reservations require a 4-date minimum per month, 2-hour minimum per date.
• Reservations may be cancelled in writing not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled event, with a permit processing fee of $100 or 50% of the permit fee, whichever is less. Cancellations of less than 14 days receive no refund of fees. Refunds are not given for inclement weather.