Group Permits
GROUP RESERVATIONS AND PERMITS
For individuals entering the Los Angeles River Recreation Zone, there is no need for a permit and there are no user fees.
Organized groups that would like to conduct an event, program, or provide services in the recreation zone need to obtain a permit from the MRCA, and provide proof of liability insurance.
GROUP USE ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT FEE STRUCTURE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The following is the Permit fee structure for group permits issued by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for the Los Angeles River Recreation Zone. All fees described herein are group use administrative permit fees pursuant to Government Code section 831.7 and do not constitute specific fees to engage in any particular activity within the Zone.
Individuals and informal social groups
Permit and insurance, and waiver not required
Title I schools
(as determined by US Dept. of Education):
Permit, insurance, and waivers required
Permit fee waived
Non-profit organizations
Permit, insurance, and waivers required;
One day permit fee: $75
Each additional day: $45 per day, capped at $650 for 90 trips
For-profit organizations/businesses
Permit, insurance, and waivers required
Permit fee: $375 per day
*Please note that MRCA’s fee applicability and determination is final. MRCA reserves the right to amend or waive fees as appropriate.
To obtain a permit, fill out the attached permit application, and schedules B and E, and email to [email protected].
You will need to submit your request for a permit a minimum of five (5) days before your trip.
For more information email [email protected]
PDF Documents – Click to Download
- Exhibit E – Waiver and Realease of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnification Agreement
- Exhibit B – Elysian Valley – Boating Scope of Use and Additional Terms
- Exhibit B – Sepulveda Basin – Boating Scope of Use and Additional Terms
- LA River Rec Zone Permit–Elysian Valley
- LA River Rec. Zone Sepulveda permit