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As a private commercial property, how would we write a request to ask for access to a state park?
Hello! Thanks for your request to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the process of requesting access to a state park for commercial use. The most useful sources I found to answer your question are from the official website of the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The short version is that I have provided a detailed breakdown of all steps involved in requesting access to a state park for commercial use.
Below you will find a deep dive of my findings.
METHODOLOGY
I first directed my research towards government departments that specialize in wildlife and state parks such as the California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Office of Historic Preservation and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. I focused my search within the area of California, given the common accessibility and commercial use policies.
OVERVIEW
My findings are segmented into 3 main categories: (1) permits, (2) fees and (3) rules and regulations.
All sections are written with the intention of guiding you through the actual process of application to rent or lease a state park within California.
PERMITS
The California Department of Parks and Recreation has made their commercial use permit application form available online.
A summary of the entire procedure may be drawn from the contents of the application form.
The application form begins with a brief explanation about a Special Event Permit and the need for additional steps and authorizations depending on the intention of commercial use of the state park.
According to 14 CA ADC § 4301, companies must first secure a special use permit in order to operate fee-based commercial activities in the state park. The California Department of Parks and Recreation has made the additional permit application form available online on their website as well.
I have provided a quick breakdown of the form's sections.
A. Details of company/organization and contact person
B. Purpose of the event
C. Park Area/Facilities to be used
D. Maximum number of people attending (The state may choose to limit attendance within it's discretion)
E. A section with guide questions is included that will determine whether or not you will be required to attach a DPR246A Special Event Permit Supplement.
F. Also included is a section that would determine whether or not your event will require an Event Coordinator.
G. Terms and Conditions
2.) LIABILITY INSURANCE
Companies must secure a Certified Proof of Liability Insurance, naming the State of California as additional insured for $1,000,000.
3.) OTHER PERMITS
Companies may be required to acquire additional permits, depending on the planned activities.
You may be required to attach separate permits for biking, hiking and camping.
There is no publicly available information that state if the application forms of these permits are available online.
All application forms are to be submitted to California State Parks - Crystal Cove State Park, Special Event Permits - Addendum, 8471 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
FEES
Throughout the application process, you will encounter a list of fees. Some are required, while the collection of others will depend on certain parameters and activities.
I have made a list of all payments involved:
COMMERCIAL USE
4.) Permits - Different fees are applicable depending on the package applied for.
There was no mention of how fees will be adjusted if the headcount exceeds 20 people.
3.) Tahoe Regional Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass - $75
4.) Historian Passport Day Use Annual Pass - $50
5.) Boat Use Annual Pass - $100
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Special regulations may apply to commercial use events.
1.) Anybody found operating fee-based commercial activities per CCR 4301(j) will be in violation and cited for California Code of Regulations Tittle 14-4319
2.) There will be no business transactions permitted within the State Park or any property owned by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.) Advertising in any form is not permitted.
4.) Representation of state park authorities is not permitted.
5.) Any of the permits mentioned here will never grant a permittee exclusive access to any area of the state park or any equipment within.
I have included their email if you have any further inquiries. You may also choose to contact them via phone: (916) 653-6995 or (800) 777-0369.
CONCLUSION
To wrap it up, you will need a commercial use permit, with a series of other permits attached, depending on the scope of use intended for the state park. I have provided you with a complete guide for the entire process of requesting access to a state park for commercial use.
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