Parks Information and Reservations
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City of Racine PRCS is now accepting applications for public events.
Coronavirus Pandemic Public Event Policies
- Public event requests will be reviewed for compliance with CDC, state and local safety guidelines. City of Racine PRCS reserves the right to deny permits if public safety concerns exist.
- Per City of Racine ordinance, all persons are required to wear a cloth face covering in any outdoor public space when within six feet of any other person who is not a member of the person’s family or household.
- Per the Safer Racine ordinance, outdoor gatherings in a public space are restricted to 50% capacity or 100 persons on premise if social distancing of six feet can be maintained. Final approval will be determined by the PRCS Department.
- Renters are responsible for supplying personal protective supplies for event guests (hand sanitizer, disinfectant, masks, etc.).
- The City of Racine does not disinfect outdoor facilities or equipment.
Public Events Utilizing Parks & Pathways
All public events upon park grounds (this includes the use of the Lake Michigan and Root River Pathways) require permits. The PRCS Department strongly encourages all event organizers to begin the permit process a minimum of 180 days (new events) or 90 days (returning event) prior to your event. Advertising of public event locations is prohibited until the organizer has received all required permissions to hold the event.
Beginning in 2020 all public event permits (excluding those for Monument Square) include Malt Beverage Group Consumption Permit, Amplified Sound Permit, and 30 day Sign & Banner Placement Permit.
Please review the documents below for more information.
Public Event Guide, Policies & Procedures
Certificate of Insurance Example
Contact the Public Events Coordinator
Email: publicevents@cityofracine.org
Call: Jaimie Kirkwood at (262)636-9459.
Mail Applications to:
City of Racine PRCS
Attn. Jaimie Kirkwood
800 Center St, Room 127
Racine, WI 53403
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Play. Every day.
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department mission: to preserve our parks and open spaces and provide essential recreational programs and cultural services in a safe, professional, and friendly manner.
The department manages parks totaling over 1,100 acres, 5 community centers, and many other facilities to provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
Contact Information:
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department (PRCS)
City Hall Annex Building:
800 Center Street, Room 127
Racine, WI 53403
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. (Open Lunch Hour)
Monday – Friday
262-636-9131 – PHONE
262-636-9277 – FAX
Payment Information: PRCS accepts Visa and Master Card, cash, and checks for all registrations and program payments.
WPRA tickets may only be purchased with Visa or Mastercard, or a cash payment.
Our Activities & Sports Hotline is a recorded message regarding cancellations for softball, volleyball, and basketball. The hotline number is: 637-7678 and is accessible 24 hours. Other league information is available by joining our Facebook groups.
