Special event permit forms Permit application and liability release for a special event Minnesota law requires a written permit before holding or sponsoring any scheduled or public race, trial race, regatta, tournament or other competition or exhibition on water or ice. You must submit the permit application and liability release at least 30 days before your event. Print and complete the application and return the original to: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Water patrol unit 4141 Shoreline Dr Spring Park, MN 55384 Special event permit application (PDF) Special event permit liability release (PDF) Regulations for a special event Specific regulations apply for creating and maintaining a temporary structure. Read more about special event permit regulations (PDF)
Temporary structure permit forms Permit application for a temporary structure You must fill out a separate application for each temporary structure you request. Print, complete and return the permit application to: Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water patrol unit 4141 Shoreline Dr Spring Park, MN 55384 Temporary structure permit application (PDF) Regulations for each type of temporary structure Specific regulations apply for each temporary structure. Mooring buoy regulations (PDF) Ski jump ramp regulations (PDF) Skating rink regulations (PDF) Water ski slalom course regulations (PDF) Swim area regulations (PDF) Swim raft regulations (PDF)
Watercraft rental permit form Rental boat operators must fill out and submit a report on their rental watercraft. The sheriff's office water patrol unit will then physically inspect the watercraft. Print, complete and return the report to: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Water patrol unit 4141 Shoreline Dr Spring Park, MN 55384 Watercraft rental inspection report (PDF)