Commercial Use Of Park Property
Commercial use of park property requires a permit issued by the Town of Rolesville. The permit does not grant exclusive use of space but provides the permit holder a license for the activity in the designated area. The permit holder and participants must share the designated areas with other users and cannot block public access. For more information, please call 919-554-6582.
Permit Application
Locations
CODE |
NAME |
ADDRESS |
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MBNP |
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MSP |
Areas that are NOT included in the permit:
- Playground Equipment
- Exercise Equipment
- Shelters
- Gazebo
- Amphitheater
- Parking lots are only allowed for parking
- Any area that is already being used by a patron
Application Process
To be considered for a Commercial Use of Park Property permit:
- Complete and sign the Commercial Use of Park Property application.
- Attach a valid Certificate of Insurance, with the Town of Rolesville listed as a certificate holder.
- Submit the permit fee once approved.
You can view the eligible spaces for commercial use in the Commercial Use of Park Property Maps below. The space outlined in red are the eligible areas.
The Town of Rolesville’s Parks and Recreation Department will review the application for consistency with the purpose of public parks. The applicant will receive notice of approval or denial within five (5) business days. An approved applicant will then receive an email or phone call to collect payment. Once the payment has been processed, the applicant will receive an email with the Commercial Use Permit attached. Commercial Use of Park Property permit must be present any time the approved activity occurs on park system property.
Please note that a Quarterly Use Report, attendance rosters, and participant activity waivers will be required by the 15th day of the month following the end of the quarter to continue permitted use. Failure to submit this report may result in the revocation of one’s permit.
Quarterly Use Reporting
Rolesville Parks and Recreation Department requires that all approved Commercial Use of Park Property permittees submit a Quarterly Use Report for each quarter of use. The submission schedule is as follows:
QUARTER |
SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
DATES |
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Q1 |
April 15 |
January 1 – March 31 |
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Q2 |
July 15 |
April 1 – June 30 |
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Q3 |
October 15 |
July 1 – September 30 |
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Q4 |
January 15 |
October 1 – December 31 |
Report submissions or questions regarding the report submission can be emailed to Special Events Coordinator Kristen Stafford at Kristen.Stafford@rolesville.nc.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Park Property
A Certificate of Insurance is a document that proves that the applicant has Comprehensive General Liability insurance to cover any liability claims, whether personal or damage, which may occur during the use of the park property. The Town of Rolesville must be named an additional insured on the policy, and the policy must meet the limits specified in the Hold Harmless Agreement of the Commercial Use of Park Property application.
Permit holders must submit a completed application, the permit fee, and a certificate of insurance (COI).
Schedule of Application Acceptance and Processing. There is no proration of fees for applications submitted after the submission deadline.
PERMIT LENGTH |
SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
PERMIT DATE |
PRICE |
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Whole Year (12 Months) |
December 15 |
January 1- December 31 |
$240 |
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Half Year (6 Months) |
December 15 |
January 1 – June 30 |
$150 |
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June 15 |
July 1 – December 31 |
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Quarterly (3 Months) |
December 15 |
January 1 – March 31 |
$90 |
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March 15 |
April 1 – June 30 |
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June 15 |
July 1 – September 30 |
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September 15 |
October 1 – December 31 |
No, it does not. A commercial use permit does not grant exclusive use of space. A permit provides the permit holder a license for the activity in the designated areas and is revocable at will. The permit holder and participants must share the designated areas with other users and cannot block public access. This permit is not a rental; there may be other permit holders or patrons using the same space.
If you are looking to rent a shelter, please visit https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-rolesville/catalog
Any activities that violate the provisions outlined in Question #3 are not authorized under a commercial use permit. Examples of unauthorized activities may include but are not limited to off-leash dog obedience courses, mobile vehicle detailing, and rallies or campaigns.
- Must be recreational in nature, photography permit is a separate application
- Will not restrict or impede access for the general public
- Must not conflict with recreational programming offered by the Town
- Will not pose a safety risk to persons or property
- Will not create an undue burden on the park system property in use
- Examples of authorized activities may include but are not limited to fitness camps and courses, on-leash dog obedience courses, and recreational group meetings
Commercial use of any park system property is unlawful without first obtaining a permit from the Town.
Commercial use is defined as any activity conducted for pecuniary or commercial gain including private lessons, classes, or group activities where the lesson, class, or activity has a fee or other monetary barrier to entry. "Commercial use" also includes any lesson, class, or commercial activities taking place on park system property that is associated with any trade, occupation, profession, business, or franchise. “Commercial use” does not include activities conducted on the Town’s behalf or in conjunction with the Town. Examples of commercial activity may include but are not limited to boot camps, running clubs, and workout groups.