Operate a Class in a Park
Small recreational classes 10 hrs. per week or less
If you are an individual, group, or organization, conducting organized recreational activities on city parkland, you are required to obtain a permit. We issue Commercial Use Permits for commercial activity that aligns with Seattle Parks and Recreation's mission to promote healthy people, a thriving environment, and a vibrant community.
Failure to obtain a permit from Seattle Parks and Recreation may result in a citation or fines.
Report unpermitted activity in a Seattle Park
(For Day Camp operators, see the Day Camp Permit page.)
Who May Obtain a Commercial Use Permit?
To obtain a Commercial Use Permit, your business may not transact or collect money on park property. It is limited to ten (10) hours per week of operation per park; attendance is limited to 35 participants.
Seattle Parks issues Commercial Use Permits for the following:
- Fitness classes (including, but not limited to boot camps, yoga, running classes)
- Recreational activities (marine education, photography classes, organized school activities such as recess or PE, or pop-up picnics, etc.)
- Nature education, including wilderness training classes
Minimum schedule:
- 1 meeting per month for three months (all at same location and times), or
- 1 meeting per week for a month (all at same location and times)
Commercial Use Permit restrictions include:
- Minimal set up/equipment: limited to one 10x10 canopy, one table, two chairs, yoga mats. *No on site storage
- Amplified sound is prohibited
- Use of shelters and picnic tables is not permitted
- The use of any playground area or equipment is not permitted
- The use of any structures, including benches, walls, railings, for any purpose than originally intended is prohibited
- Marketing and promotional events are not permitted
- Groups must not impact the area for general visitors
- Groups must not unreasonably disturb the surrounding neighborhood
- The destroying, digging, cutting, removing or possession of any tree, shrub, or other plant is prohibited
- Gathering or collecting natural products of a renewable nature including but not limited to fruits, berries, mushrooms, driftwood, wood, is prohibited
Apply for a Commercial Use Permit using the online application below.
Mailed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
FAQ & Commercial Use Permit Application
The following attachments must be submitted with the online application:
- A copy of your City of Seattle Business License
- A State of Washington Business License is NOT acceptable for permitting
- A Site Plan. Please visit this link for blank park maps that may help in submitting your application map. This is not a conclusive list, and maps can be created in other formats.
Commercial Liability Insurance documents should be emailed to: SPRconcessions@seattle.gov
Please review the City's Insurance Requirements document: Insurance Requirements
Commercial Use Permit Vendors-Permitted in 2025 as of November 17, 2025
Business names will be added to this list as permits are finalized.
Southside Booty Camp
Seward Park
April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025
Wilding Education
Carkeek Park
November 19, 2024 - June 26, 2025
South Seattle Fitness LLC dba South Seattle Women’s Fitness
Seward Park
January 8 – December 31, 2025
Sunflower Seedlings Preschool
Jefferson Park & Mount Baker Park
March 3 – June 27, 2025
Transformations Trekking
Lower Woodland Park
March 5 – December 19, 2025
Girls on the Run Puget Sound
Bitter Lake Playfield, Green Lake Park, Jefferson Park, Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, Othello Playground, Peppi’s Playground, Highland Park, Ella Bailey Park, and Lincoln Park
March 24 – May 23, 2025
Southside Booty Camp / Jessica Breznau
Seward Park
April 14, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Sweaty Mama Fit4Mom-Lauren Campbell
Alki Beach & Me-Kwa-Mooks
April 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
In Bloom Kids Yoga
East Queen Anne Playground
July 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025
Ballard Health Club
Sunset Hill Park
June 17, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Maple Leaf Fitness
Maple Leaf Res. Park
June 3, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Alki Adventure Camp
Seacrest, Adams St., Colman, Alki, Lincoln, Lowman, MeKwa Mooks
June 9, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Westwind Forest School
Seward Park, Genesee Park, and Martha Washington Park
July 1, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Picnic Party Seattle
Bhy Kracke Park, Lowman Beach Park, Volunteer Park, and West Montlake Park
June 20, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Seattle HappyFeet
Pathways Park
July 8, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Silent Disco NW
Gas Works Park
July 7, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Seattle Athletic Club
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Girls on the Run
Bitter Lake Playfield, Green Lake Park, Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, and Othello Playground
September 30, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Wilding Education LLC
Carkeek Park
November 18, 2025 – June 17, 2026