Broome County Parks Permit
The Broome County Department of Parks & Recreation provides a wide array of recreational opportunities, some of which require permits:
Shelters can reserved by visiting the Broome County Parks Catalog. Shelter reservations that don't require a permit include barbeques, birthdays, showers and parties. Cost: $30 weekdays; $100 weekends
Athletic Fields can be reserved by visiting Broome County Parks Catalog. Athletic Field permit requests should be submitted at one week in advance. Please note insurance requirements will be required.
Otsiningo Park: Soccer/Softball/Baseball Cost: $20 Per Field/Per Day Lined Fields Cost: $30 Per Field/ Per Day Volleyball Courts Cost: $20 Per Court/Per Day
Group Permit must be filled out for groups with more than twenty-five (25) people without shelter reservation. Complete permit by visiting the Broome County Parks Catalog. Cost: Free
Group Camping Permit. Group Camping by organized youth groups ( i.e. church youth groups, schools, YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts) will be permitted at Dorchester Park ( available all year ); Greenwood Park (available May-October); Nathaniel Cole Park (available Memorial Day-Labor Day). Group Camping Permits must be submitted at least one week prior to using the area. Reserve by visiting the Broome County Parks Catalog.
Special Events Permit. This applies to requests for walks, runs, fundraisers, organization/club events, park clean ups, weddings, stage rentals and similar gatherings. Please note insurance requirements. Special Event permit requests should be submitted at least 45 days prior to event. Reserve by visiting the Broome County Parks Catalog.
Metal Detector Permit. Cost: Free. Reserve by visiting the Broome County Parks Catalog.
Hot Air Balloon Permit. Cost: $25. Reserve by visiting the Broome County Parks Catalog.
