Special Events & Facility Reservations
Reserve a Facility
Park Facilities
To submit a reservation request online please visit: https://cityofdixonca.parksrec.tylerapp.com/375321prod/parksrec/portal/home.
You may also City Hall, located at 600 East A Street, to fill out an application and submit your payment. If you have questions about a reservation or facility availability please email cityhall@cityofdixon.us.
Liability Insurance naming the City of Dixon as additionally insured is required for all field rentals and facility rentals. Picnic area rentals that will include a bounce house, water access, pony rides, petting zoos, or dog events also requires Liability Insurance naming the City of Dixon as additionally insured. The City of Dixon reserves the right to require any insurance for rental of any City facility depending upon event, activity, or facility being used.
Security personnel may be required depending upon the number of attendees at your event/rental and if alcohol is being sold or consumed. SMUC is the only city-owned facility where alcohol is permitted.
Park Facility Rates & Rules
Facility Use Policy for Youth and Adult Sports
Senior/Multi-Use Center
Senior/Multi-use Center Facility Rates & Rental Deadlines
Pardi Plaza
The Plaza is intended for public use only. No private or ticketed events are permitted. A special event permit is required in addition to the Pardi Plaza Application and rental fee. Fees are due at least 30 days in advance of an event.
Pardi Plaza Application & Use Policy
Host a Special Event
A Special Event is defined as any assembly of persons of fifty (50) people or more on city property or right-of-way; or an event that obstructs the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic; or is a hazard to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare of the community.
Applications must be complete and include all attachments. The due dates are as follows:
- Block Party - 14 days in advance
- Special Event- 45 days in advance
- Highway 113 Closure- 120 days in advance
Any application submitted after the deadline is subject to denial based on lack of adequate time for approval. Any application that does not provide the minimum items required in each section is incomplete and the review may not be completed within the needed time for approval.
Applications may be submitted online.
Please contact recreation@cityofdixonca.gov with questions.
Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License for Events
ABC event and daily licenses are processed through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The Dixon Police Department reviews applications. The event host is responsible for completing all forms and submitting to ABC. If you are hosting an event on public or private property that requires an ABC Daily License and law enforcement approval, please apply online 30 days in advance.
Special Events on Commercial Property
Events on private commercial property may require a Temporary Use Permit (TUP). Applications must be submitted 45 days in advance.
Please contact planningdepartment@cityofdixonca.gov with questions.
City Co-Sponsored Events
The City considers co-sponsored events annually. Request forms must be emailed to dixonrecreation@cityofdixonca.gov by December 1 for events occurring March 1-February 28. Events are typically considered for approval by City Council in February.
The following criteria will be used by City Council to evaluate and choose the co-sponsored events:
- Held within the City limits.
- Be of a citywide nature.
- Demonstrate an ability to draw participants.
- Be free and open to the public with both a citywide and regional draw.
- Occur within the prescribed approval year.
- Encourages celebration of the community.
- All sponsors and or co-sponsors are identified and approved by the City Council.
- Host shall apply for a special event permit with the City and meet the requirements of the special events policy.
- Alcohol consumption and street closures require separate City Council approval due to City ordinances and CalTrans requirements.
Event Co-Sponsorship Request Form
Advertise a Non-profit Event
